Junior Southern Championship 2026
The Championship
The CLUB100 Junior Championship is an “arrive-and-drive high performance kart racing series designed for drivers aged between 13 (in year of 14th birthday) and 16 years of age (in year of 17th birthday).
A perfect step up from indoor & outdoor rental karting, without having to purchase your own kart.
The 2026 CLUB100 Junior Southern Championship will be hosted at 8 of the best outdoor kart circuits in the UK providing a variety of different challenges for drivers to hone their skills.
PRICING
£295.00 INC VAT PER ROUND.
£57.00 ONE OFF CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION FEE
Weight Classes
Super-Lightweight
*Drivers will add ballast to the kart to achieve the minimum racing weight.
Lightweight
*Drivers must be a minimum of 63Kg to enter this class. Drivers will add ballast to the kart to achieve the minimum racing weight.
Format
The championship runs from March through to November.
The Race Days take on the format of –
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Practice |
11 Minutes |
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Qualifying |
11 Minutes |
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Pre-Final Race |
11 Minutes |
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Trophy Final Race |
11 Minutes |
The Junior Championship is run over 8 rounds with 12 from the 16 championship point scoring finals (Pre-Finals + Finals) to count. Each event consists of a maximum entry of 78 drivers per class / per round.
Important Information
Drivers must be a minimum weight of 41KG (inclusive of race wear), plus a minimum height of 157cm to be eligible.
Drivers MUST provide their own race wear and MUST be homologated to meet Motorsport UK regulations as follows –
- HELMET – For drivers under 15 years, must be SNELL rated and FIA CMR specific. For drivers 15 years and older, must be SNELL rated and FIA specific.
- RACE SUIT – Must be FIA approved Level 2 Minimum standard
Note: Novice drivers looking to move up to Club100 must attend a Test Session prior to racing.
Academy Days
The 2026 CLUB100 Junior Southern Championship will kick off with 3“Academy Days” in February 2026 where drivers will have the opportunity to get to grips with the handling of the kart in a pressure free environment. A select group of the CLUB100 team will be on hand to offer drivers tips and guidance on getting up to speed with the kart.
Each day offers drivers a total of 4 x10 minute sessions and are bookable via the Championship Registration.
The Academy Day will also form part of a driver evaluation where drivers will need to demonstrate competency in safety and awareness.
Drivers who competed in 2025 are welcome to enter the Academy Days to use as practice prior to the start of the championship.
The price per Academy day is £210.00 Inc VAT per entrant.
Next Round
Lightweight Junior Southern Championship 2026, Rd.6
September 12 at Lydd
