Developing Kart Drivers
The Sport
Kart Academy
Technical Development
This one-year development programme identifies and supports talented karters aged 12-16 currently competing in karting, who demonstrate exceptional potential to progress through the competitors’ pathway and beyond. Through a combination of discipline specific workshops, online events, 1:1 support and specialist practitioner workshops, drivers will be provided with the opportunity to progress and develop both personally and professionally within the sport.
Holistic Development
Holistic development is at the heart of the academy programme. This aids the driver’s development off track with impartial delivery. This includes subjects such as:
- Sport psychology
- Nutrition
- Social media
- Physical preparation
- Engineering
- Commercial & Sponsorship
- Management
- Industry insights
Values
As the sports National Governing Body, Motorsport UK upholds the highest expectations of its athletes. Hard work, commitment and determination are the foundations of every successful driver in our sport, and the academy looks to develop these values through the training it provides within the development programme.
