The 2017 IKR London Cup was a huge success with some of the best driver attending what is regarded one of the the oldest karting events in the country, we can’t wait to run this for 2018!

So, with little over SIX weeks!!! to go before the London Cup, get booking in! Entry List and Online booking can be found at the ryehouseikr.co.uk website and the Rules & Regs should be finalised over the next few days. These will follow the R&R’s from the IKR series which has run all year!

So get booking drivers!!! See you on the 7th October (optional testing on the 6th!)

Cheers

Team Rye

(the original Rye House London Cup news release can be found HERE )

As the longest established major kart competition at Rye, The London Cup has seen some of the greatest drivers in the sport stood on the podium… perhaps this year it could be you!

Due to the success and popularity of our independently run IKR series and of course our 2017 London Cup, once again, team Rye will be taking the reins and running the event to IKR rules.. Meaning drivers without an MSA license can still compete! (note: non-licence holders must be verified)

£85 per class covers the whole day, if you require a transponder then you can hire one from the track at £20, if you have your own, GREAT! the permitted transponders are MyLaps Tranx 160 or the newer MyLaps Trans X2.

The one day meeting will have an optional but dedicated test day from 8am – 4pm on Saturday 6th October (allowing a 1 hour lunch break) and is now available to book for the following categories:

Bambino Comer

Bambino Iame

Honda Cadet

Senior Rotax

Senior Rotax 177

BOOK THE LONDON CUP HERE

Additional grids may be introduced subject to numbers.

Rules & Regs will be released in due course.

Sticking to tradition, The London Cup will be televised for that extra bit of razzmatazz and of course give all our racers some airtime on the screen!

Spectators: If you are a motor sport fan then kart racing is always an exciting event to watch! With fast, bumper-to-bumper action, commentary, live timing and great facilities, then why not put the date in your diary! Spectators will be charged £1 on the gate, all proceeds will go to charity: Teens Unite Fighting Cancer

The first race of the year saw a dry and grippy track, which would allow our drivers to push the karts to the limit. Father and son team and seasoned drivers Ken and Stanley Jones, RHDC Senna Cup’s Shaun Mcgrath and experienced driver Rory Gordon set the first round up to be a tough competition. The late addition of Rye House Superstars Wayne Edwards and Jaunius Zukas, from the RHPK endurance championship, added to the already strong grid.

• Race 1

With a randomised grid for race 1, and a reversed order for race 2, there was always going to be lots of overtaking and jostling for position on the opening laps. But biggest movers were Jaunius and Wayne, who gained a massive 7 and 11 places respectively. By the end of the twenty minute race it was Stanley Jones who took the top spot, Jaunius Zukas in second place and Ken Jones with the fastest lap (42.192) in third place.

• Race 2

Race 2 saw the grid reversed and some of the more experienced drivers further back and having to fight through the tightly packed field. Ben O’Conner had an excellent race gaining 10 positions on his way to 4^th place, but the podium drivers managed to do it again, with Jaunius Zukas taking the win from 7^th place, second place went to Stanley Jones, as well as the fastest lap (42.174) and third to his father Ken. Andrew Turvey managed to progress past 6 drivers to finish in 7^th place, and Caitlyn Gibbs managed a top 10 finish in her senior kart debut.

Overall this year’s Lotus Cup is shaping up to be a great battle, with many drivers all gunning for race wins and even more drivers who could be challenging for podium places as the season goes on.

With an excellent grid of 15 drivers attending last weekends “shake down”, basking in glorious sunshine, we still have 11 spaces available for drivers wishing to sign up for the 2018 season……..

Drivers signing up from now (thus missed the shakedown) will be given a FULL 1-2-1 DRIVER COACHING SESSION…….FREE OF CHARGE… BEFORE RACE 1 (26th May)….

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“After the success of the last 8 seasons and this year’s subsequent SELL OUT of the Senna Cup 2018, we are creating a SECOND ADULT championship that we will be running for drivers that don’t have the preparation time available to compete in race meetings as “owner” drivers but still want to get all the extra benefits that becoming a club racer offers!
THE LOTUS CUP!!
Like the Senna Cup, this championship will alternate between straight GP60 and 2 x Reversed Grid Races format, on a monthly basis.

After each race the top three drivers will receive trophies and ALL entrants will get their own “lap time certificate”. Naturally many drivers will want to use their own racewear but we will have all kit available if required.

The championship will start in April and run through to November on the dates below, we will be operating a drop score, meaning your worst result is discounted, or alternatively if you miss a round, it won’t affect your championship campaign.

Spring Cup: 21st April
Round 1: 26th May
Round 2: 23rd June

Round 3: 21st July
Round 4: 25th August
Round 5: 22nd September
Round 6: 20th October
Round 7: 24th November

On the facebook group “Rye House Drivers Club (RHDC)”, friends or family will able to watch the race “live” and listen to commentary from our very own Sam Green. The race, lap by lap, will also be view-able “live” through our Alpha timing telemetry system.

Each driver will get FREE membership to the Rye House drivers Club. The championships will get FULL web exposure on our own website with regular updates to the championship points. There will be a full championship presentation, in December, to include an annual trophy. Driver’s club members receive preferential rates on practice events.

Racing on the bespoke BIZ EVO championship fleet & powered by Honda, the RHDC at Rye enables children aged 8-15 years of age the absolute best hire outfit at an affordable cost!!
For drivers that don’t have the preparation time available to compete in race meetings as “owner” drivers but still want to get all the extra benefits that becoming a club racer offers! Not only are the karts faster than previous years, but they will also remain in optimum condition allowing a fair and level race series! You will not find another championship in the UK offering a bespoke fleet of race karts!

With arrival 60 minutes before practice and the final finishing 60 minutes after the start of practice, the session should require you here for about 2.5 hrs “arrival to departure” allowing for the post race presentation. After each race the top three drivers will receive trophies and ALL entrants will get their own “lap time certificate”. Naturally many drivers will want to use their own race wear but we will provide all kit, if required.

Race dates:

20th April/25th May/29th June/27th July/24th August/21st September/19th October/23rd November

As a vetted drivers club, we ask that you call us on 01992 460895 to arrange an assessment with a member of the RHDC team. Assessments are based on competency & safety, NOT on lap times!

Join the RHDC TODAY!!!

Or call us on 01992 460895

A year ago we were voting on Europe, today we vote on driver changes……

The indoor arena in Hoddesdon has now been “well & truly” NERF’D to enable our younger customers to go to battle during the school break.

Having taken delivery of a “shed load” of NERF products, customers even have the option to purchase and actually use their NERF blasters during the event should they wish… Cool right!

Available from 5 years +, players are issued with a full face protection mask, literally thousands of foam darts & are you ready for this….. a “DISRUPTOR” air blaster!!! Mum, Dad… Get involved too!!

Below, we have listed some OPEN sessions available to book online now for just £5 per head. If you cant find a time that suits you, please call our bookings office on 01992 460895 to check availability.

OPEN means we simply make one big game out of several groups, therefore, it will not be exclusive to your party. If you wish to book an exclusive event, feel free to take a look at our party packages on offer.

VIEW PARTY PACKAGES

OPEN SESSIONS

Friday 16th Feb – 13:00 start – BOOK HERE

Friday 16th Feb – 15:30 start – BOOK HERE

Saturday 17th Feb – 15:00 start – BOOK HERE

Please note, you must arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to start time.