Formula TKM was created to provide close and competitive racing. Thousands of drivers have competed in TKM, including FIA World Champions Jenson Button and Anthony Davidson, and double BTCC champion Colin Turkington.
The Junior and Senior classes are unique in creating a high-performance pathway that drivers can follow from age 11 upwards, without spending mega bucks.
The classes are powered by the TKM BT82 engine made by Tal-Ko, the only kart race engine manufacturer in the UK. The engines are strictly controlled to ensure minimum tuning, most using the latest TAG (touch and go) technology. Maxxis slick and wet tyres provide the grip.
As the UK’s longest running class, TKM is proud to be part of the new British Kart Championships and looks forward to the added prestige given to the TKM championship titles.
So, who are the ones to watch? It’s tricky with such a wealth of talented drivers. In the Juniors, Connor Kearney and Louis Harvey are likely frontrunners but there are a host of rookies who might pull a surprise. In the Seniors, Abbi Pulling will be looking to build on back-to-back Junior titles and she is up against a wealth of experience in the likes of Joe Fowler and Adam Sparrow.
Honda Cadet is the ideal starter class, but which can also be used as a pathway up to championship standard. For the 8-12 year age group, this utilises the popular Honda GX160 engine and the competitive nature of the class has ensured that Honda is by far and away the most popular choice with Cadet drivers.
It successfully bridges the gap between low-cost clubman racing at the local circuit and a path that might lead to the top of the motor racing ladder. It has been the starting point for many top racers, George Russell, Alex Albon, Lando Norris, Tom Ingram, Jack Mitchell and Billy monger all spent time learning their craft in Honda Cadet.
The engine is suitable for “home-brewing” but there are also a range of engine preparers willing to provide the Honda motors at competitive prices.
Control tyres, pooled components and strict scrutineering make this a very level, but highly competitive field for the driver to show their craft.
For further information visit www.hondacadet.co.uk
Enter the Championship
Competitors will race head-to-head against each other at a variety of well-known circuits across the UK.
Age 12 - 15
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Fusion Motorsport’s Jorge Edgar season got off to the perfect start. Taking pole in qualifying, he was never outside of the top two all weekend long with a win in Sundays final the culmination of an impressive performance during the meeting. Daniel Sofronea (Oliver Rowland Motorsport) took second place after gaining an incredible 10 positions in the final, with Henry Domain (Oliver Rowland Motorsport) taking the final podium position after a string of strong drives all weekend in his British Kart Championships debut.
Mini X30
The pressure never got Fusion Motorsport’s Leo Robinson as he led every lap of the final to secure victory and sealing his marker as a genuine title contender for 2021. Wesley Swain (Fusion Motorsport) and Jack Hobson (MLC Motorsport) rounded off the podium places after strong performances across the weekend.
Junior X30
A whopping 54 entrants headed to ‘Sheny’ in the Junior X30 class and it was Dan Holland Racing’s Olivier Algieri who took the top-step honours in a photo-finish final where the top five were covered by less than a second over the line. Argenti Motorsport’s Daniel Guinchard and Fusion Motorsport’s Jessica Edgar completed the podium in a race that could have been won by any one of the top ten drivers.
Senior X30
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Strawberry Racing’s Alessandro Ceronetti took the win in a busy final race for the Senior X30 classes as multiple lead changes produced an unpredictable points counter. Clayton Ravenscroft finished second, rounding off a consistently strong weekend for the KR-Sport driver and Fusion Motorsport’s Lewis Mackie took the final step on the podium; the top three being covered by under half a second over the line in yet another close-fought final.
The TKM categories are renowned for their nose to tail racing and the classes did not disappoint at the rapid Shenington circuit. Privateer Alistair Cresswell enjoyed a strong showing in a sometimes pressured final to take the hotly anticipated Junior TKM victory. Alfie Garford (Privateer) and TWM’s James Morley followed almost side-by-side over the line in second and third respectively, with all three contenders covered by just two-tenths of a second.
TKM Extreme
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Privateer James Pashley took the TKM Extreme win in a close fought final which was bumper to bumper throughout the counter. Precision Racing’s Lewis Wadley produced an impressive comeback drive throughout the heats, fighting back from a lowly qualifying position in 20th on Saturday to take second place; just half a second back from Pashley. Litchfield Motorsport’s Joseph Reeves-Smith finished third to enjoy a strong season start from the number three seed.
The number four plate of James Glenister (Rush Performance) took top honours in the KZ2 class. The impressive gearbox karts were able to get stuck into the longer Shenington layout and the category kicked off its season in style. Reigning champion Joe Charlton endured a weekend of highs and lows as the returnee suffered an engine seizure in the pre-final. After rebuilding the unit, Charlton returned a stunning drive, rising 13 places to finish on the second step of the podium. Lee Ward (Privateer) made the trip to Shenington from Ireland and made the journey a worthwhile one, taking third place in the final to kick-start his KZ2 campaign on the right foot.
Motorsport UK Karting Manager Dan Parker said “The IAME, KZ2 and TKM classes always provide superb racing and bumper grid and the opening meeting of the season for these classes certainly did not disappoint. The Wera Tools British Kart Championships fielded an impressive entry once again this weekend and its great to have the support of each of the categories as we continue to go from strength to strength. Shenington Kart Circuit were superb hosts and our thanks must go to all the marshals and volunteers for their efforts across all three days”.
The season continues in Cambridgeshire on the 12th-13th June for the IAME and TKM classes as the Wera Tools British Kart Championships head to Kimbolton, whilst Mansell Raceway in Devon hosts the next KZ2 counter later in the month.
Keep tabs on the latest Wera Tools British Kart Championships news and updates by following us on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #BKC. Age 15+
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Fusion Motorsport’s Jorge Edgar season got off to the perfect start. Taking pole in qualifying, he was never outside of the top two all weekend long with a win in Sundays final the culmination of an impressive performance during the meeting. Daniel Sofronea (Oliver Rowland Motorsport) took second place after gaining an incredible 10 positions in the final, with Henry Domain (Oliver Rowland Motorsport) taking the final podium position after a string of strong drives all weekend in his British Kart Championships debut.
Mini X30
The pressure never got Fusion Motorsport’s Leo Robinson as he led every lap of the final to secure victory and sealing his marker as a genuine title contender for 2021. Wesley Swain (Fusion Motorsport) and Jack Hobson (MLC Motorsport) rounded off the podium places after strong performances across the weekend.
Junior X30
A whopping 54 entrants headed to ‘Sheny’ in the Junior X30 class and it was Dan Holland Racing’s Olivier Algieri who took the top-step honours in a photo-finish final where the top five were covered by less than a second over the line. Argenti Motorsport’s Daniel Guinchard and Fusion Motorsport’s Jessica Edgar completed the podium in a race that could have been won by any one of the top ten drivers.
Senior X30
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Strawberry Racing’s Alessandro Ceronetti took the win in a busy final race for the Senior X30 classes as multiple lead changes produced an unpredictable points counter. Clayton Ravenscroft finished second, rounding off a consistently strong weekend for the KR-Sport driver and Fusion Motorsport’s Lewis Mackie took the final step on the podium; the top three being covered by under half a second over the line in yet another close-fought final.
The TKM categories are renowned for their nose to tail racing and the classes did not disappoint at the rapid Shenington circuit. Privateer Alistair Cresswell enjoyed a strong showing in a sometimes pressured final to take the hotly anticipated Junior TKM victory. Alfie Garford (Privateer) and TWM’s James Morley followed almost side-by-side over the line in second and third respectively, with all three contenders covered by just two-tenths of a second.
TKM Extreme
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Privateer James Pashley took the TKM Extreme win in a close fought final which was bumper to bumper throughout the counter. Precision Racing’s Lewis Wadley produced an impressive comeback drive throughout the heats, fighting back from a lowly qualifying position in 20th on Saturday to take second place; just half a second back from Pashley. Litchfield Motorsport’s Joseph Reeves-Smith finished third to enjoy a strong season start from the number three seed.
The number four plate of James Glenister (Rush Performance) took top honours in the KZ2 class. The impressive gearbox karts were able to get stuck into the longer Shenington layout and the category kicked off its season in style. Reigning champion Joe Charlton endured a weekend of highs and lows as the returnee suffered an engine seizure in the pre-final. After rebuilding the unit, Charlton returned a stunning drive, rising 13 places to finish on the second step of the podium. Lee Ward (Privateer) made the trip to Shenington from Ireland and made the journey a worthwhile one, taking third place in the final to kick-start his KZ2 campaign on the right foot.
Motorsport UK Karting Manager Dan Parker said “The IAME, KZ2 and TKM classes always provide superb racing and bumper grid and the opening meeting of the season for these classes certainly did not disappoint. The Wera Tools British Kart Championships fielded an impressive entry once again this weekend and its great to have the support of each of the categories as we continue to go from strength to strength. Shenington Kart Circuit were superb hosts and our thanks must go to all the marshals and volunteers for their efforts across all three days”.
The season continues in Cambridgeshire on the 12th-13th June for the IAME and TKM classes as the Wera Tools British Kart Championships head to Kimbolton, whilst Mansell Raceway in Devon hosts the next KZ2 counter later in the month.
Keep tabs on the latest Wera Tools British Kart Championships news and updates by following us on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #BKC. On average, over 500 competitors register to compete in these Championships each season. Don’t miss out on your chance to fight for the Wera Tools British Kart Championship crown. Register now.
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