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

Allowing newcomers the opportunity to start karting in a professional environment, our dedicated instructors boast a wealth of knowledge and the key assets to ensure every child learns the fundamentals of driving with safety in mind!

Arrive & drive hire sessions on our junior race track is often the first step for many…

But what next?

Established in 2007, Rye House’s very own Karting London has been the only dedicated club in London that offers the stepping stone into “owner driver” racing for children 5 years+. Having proved ourselves with staggering results, we are proud to have played our part in creating numerous club, British and European champions and even a World Champion!

With over 20 years experience in the industry, we understand that taking the leap & purchasing your child his/her own race kart can be a challenging decision to make.

K1 Stars offers the perfect solution!!

In association with Rye House Kart Raceway & Rye House Karting London, K1 is now OPEN to register your interest!!

The 5 week K1 course is set out to combat the saying; “is it a five minute wonder?” which can sometimes deter parents from purchasing their own equipment.

Unveiling a fleet of brand new race spec Bambino karts, the model is simple; Under the full supervision of our professional race coaches, children are able to experience the real deal in a fully equipped racing machine!

Priced at £499, the team will customise the kart to ensure every Star is fitted suitably and comfortably prior to the start of the course.

The spectrum of ability at such a young age is vast. However, we are confident that our training techniques and methods will build a strong foundation to kick start our members path into the world of motor sport!

How the course unfolds…

Week 1: The excitement of getting behind the wheel for the very first time can often become an overwhelming situation for anyone to deal with, especially at such a young age! The main focus on week 1 will be to ensure each driver is confident with the simple (but vital) elements of controlling the vehicle. Foot work and technique will be the primary focus to enable drivers to lap in a safe & controlled manner by themselves without the aid of his/her instructor.

Week 2: Having recapped what was learnt in week 1, it is important to understand the challenges of spatial awareness. The ability to steer around obstacles and stop within dedicated zones will educate drivers whilst keeping it fun and entertaining!!

Week 3: Drivers will be passenger to the coach in a side by side kart to demonstrate each drill at pace in order for Stars to imitate! The emphasis on accelerating to full speed but also hard braking will install confidence in the capabilities of the vehicle. Remember, the karts we’ll be using are geared up to compete!

Week 4: After a short but formative summary of what we’ve learnt so far, a group test session will commence. Coaches will be on hand to assist (by way of following) and advance each drivers capabilities! The team will also cover kart and driver data!

Week 5: Race Day!! The team will imitate a time trial race event for all K1 members! Light hearted and most of all FUN, each driver will be presented with a K1 awards presentation… We are all winners!! To conclude the course, not only will our members be certificated novice drivers but parents will also be given the opportunity to purchase a kart with a £499 discount should they wish to pursue meaning:

The cost of the K1 STARS course is FREE!

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!!!

RHPK – (Rye House Pro Kart) Endurance Series is one of the UK’s biggest grids with some great glitz & glamour!!

Run on the second Saturday of each month, its well worth a visit to watch these exciting events take place. The Rye House Group has plenty more exciting activities on site to occupy the little’uns too!

Call us on 01992 460895 for more info.

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THE RACE IS ON THIS HALF TERM!!!

Enabling junior racers, 8-15 years old, the opportunity to take the next step into the world of motor sport!

Due to the success of this exciting new format in 2017, Rye House are excited to announce that the development sessions will be on offer throughout 2018! Read on to see how this special event unfolds for just £39.99

Starting with a drivers safety briefing approximately 30 minutes after sign in & kitting up, all participants will receive a briefing on event format, top tips, practice, qualifying, heats & finals!!

The idea behind the Development Sesh is to offer “an insight” for juniors that wish to take a competitive stance to racing the opportunity to do so against their peers. Having run several Development Sessions, the feedback has been ultra successful and grown in popularity!!

These sessions are great fun and enable your children to compete in a fun and friendly environment at Rye House rather than just the arrive and drive or Birthday sessions.

Albeit just an insight, our dedicated driver coaches instruct all racers on format, racing lines & most importantly; safety rules! The session lasts approximately 3.5 hours from arrival to departure & includes all the equipment.

This really is an excellent day out for just £39.99 per head!!

Arrival: 09:00 for sign in
Drivers briefing: 09:30 – 09:50
Driver Development: 10:00 onward

BOOK HERE

Or call us on 01992 460895

THE RACE IS ON THIS HALF TERM!!!

Enabling junior racers, 8-15 years old, the opportunity to take the next step into the world of motor sport!

Due to the success of this exciting new format in 2017, Rye House are excited to announce that the development sessions will be on offer throughout 2018! Read on to see how this special event unfolds for just £39.99

Starting with a drivers safety briefing approximately 30 minutes after sign in & kitting up, all participants will receive a briefing on event format, top tips, practice, qualifying, heats & finals!!

The idea behind the Development Sesh is to offer “an insight” for juniors that wish to take a competitive stance to racing the opportunity to do so against their peers. Having run several Development Sessions, the feedback has been ultra successful and grown in popularity!!

These sessions are great fun and enable your children to compete in a fun and friendly environment at Rye House rather than just the arrive and drive or Birthday sessions.

Albeit just an insight, our dedicated driver coaches instruct all racers on format, racing lines & most importantly; safety rules! The session lasts approximately 3.5 hours from arrival to departure & includes all the equipment.

This really is an excellent day out for just £39.99 per head!!

Arrival: 12:00 for sign in
Drivers briefing: 12:30 – 12:50
Driver Development: 13:00 onward

Or call us on 01992 460895

At Rye House we offer an introduction to hire kart arrive and drive sessions from the age of 3 on our junior circuit in our fleet of Electric FK, Bambino or Cadet karts. This is the first step to finding out if your child is keen to race and enjoys the experience.

Once you have ascertained that racing is for you or your child, the next step is only a phone call away!!

The first decision to make is whether you wish to compete in hire go-karting; RHDC, or to purchase your own machine; OWNER DRIVER go-karting:

Hire Karting

Hire go-karting can offer an effective way to get that all important racing experience without the extra costs of owning and maintaining your own kart.

At 8 years of age you can now hire the Junior karts and take part in practice sessions on our main circuit. These sessions are available almost everyday. To book a session, simply call our sales team on 01992 460895 from Mon- Fri, 09:30 – 17:30, or book online via our online bookings hub.

We also offer one to one tuition where you/your driver can work with one of our Drivers Club coaches on practising racing lines etc. to reduce lap-times and improve driver confidence and consistency.

Practice and lap times are one thing but race craft is another. The only way to gain that craft is by racing and we offer various championships for drivers that do not own a kart to gain the experience of competitive racing. Our hire championships; the Rye House Drivers Club has become hugely popular in recent years!

If the driver isn’t quite ready for a championship yet, the best way to get a bit more practice and some racing experience all in one go, is to come to one of the Rye House Driver Development Days run by the RHDC (Rye House Drivers Club) coaches. These events usually consist of a session behind a coach, followed by a qualifying session, a Heat, then depending on point scored, an A, B, or C Final. These sessions also give the coaches the opportunity to assess the drivers ability and decide which Championship they may be suitable for in the future.

Following on from some 1-2-1 lessons or Development sessions, you will, of course, be looking at entering a Championship. We run several championships, over multiple age groups. For our Junior age groups (8-11 yrs and 12-15 yrs) we run 12 different championships! This usually ensures that drivers can enter a championship with drivers of a similar ability. We also offer the Senna Cup for all drivers over 16 years old.

Whilst the Drivers Club provides all the ingredients to progress and improve as a racer, many drivers from our Junior and Senior Championships now compete in our owner driver RHPK and IKR Championships and have also obtained their race licence. Proof that the Rye House Drivers Club provides a great level of talent!

Owner Driver Karting

From the age of 5 you can actively participate in many different forms of owner driver practice and racing.

At Rye House our experts can offer you advice on the correct category of kart that will suit your needs best.

We run a Cadet/Bambino club here at the circuit by Karting London approximately twice a week and this allows your driver to mix with other owner drivers under the careful supervision of our staff.

Alternatively, for drivers over 8 years old, we run regular “Open Practice” days. Practice days allow you to arrive with your kart, sign on/pay a testing fee, then practice on your own for the duration of that days test session.

When you are confident that you/your driver is ready to start racing, there are a few different options available to you.

Rye House runs its own IKR race meeting once a month from February through to November. IKR stands for independent kart racing which is competitive racing but run to a set of rules & regs.  a governed by the race track.

The classes currently run at the IKR meetings are Bambino, Honda Cadet, Junior Rotax, Senior Rotax and Rotax 177. This means that if you have, or are looking to purchase one of these karts, and you/your driver is eligible, the Rye House IKR Championship is an ideal way to start racing your own machine competitively.

We also offer the option to obtain your race licence here at Rye House, this will allow you to compete in MSA (Motorsports Association) events across the country and even throughout Europe. The MSA are the governing body for all MSA sanctioned racing across the country and this is monitored by the means of a racing licence (ARKS Licence).

Our experts on site can help you all the way and answer any questions that you may have such as the initial costs of buying your own kart, what kart is best for you, the costs of competing and obtaining your licence.

Everything you need to know is only a call away!!!

For further information please contact our sales team on 01992 460 895.

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