National Schools Karting Association
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NatSKA (The National Schools and Youth Group Karting Association) was formed almost 30 years ago by a group of like-minded people intent on making motorsport accessible to schoolchildren.
One of their primary objectives was to make kart racing as affordable to as many people as possible whilst maintaining a high level of competition.
Kart racing in schools has existed for nearly 30 years. NatSKA is a nationwide association that holds race meetings throughout the country at major racetracks such as Blackbushe, Rye House, Whilton Mill, Fulbeck, Rowrah, Glan-y-Gors and Three Sisters.
The association is divided into two regional centres - Northern & Southern, with teams as far apart as Scotland through to Kent.
All race meetings are run by NatSKA under the authority of the Motor Sports Association (MSA) who are responsible for all motor sport in the UK including British Touring Cars, F3000, Formula 2 and all motorcycle racing including the Grand Prix.
Karting as a school activity covers a wide range of educational, academic, technological, social and sporting subjects. It provides a tremendous stimulus to all concerned. Pupils are often motivated to attempt work previously considered to be too advanced or technically difficult, and their teachers can often control and channel this to good effect. Indeed, the practical aspects of designing and building a kart are just as important as the enjoyment of driving.
NatSKA runs 13 classes :
- Class 1: 50 cc Single Ratio Open
- Class 2: Honda C70, C90 and C90 Cub Direct Drive
- Class 3: 50 cc Gearbox Restricted
- Class 4: 50 cc Gearbox Open
- Class 5: Comer 80 Box Stock
- Class 7: TKM BT82 / Yamaha KT100 (100cc Piston Ported)
- Class 8: 100 cc Rotary/Reed
- Class 10: Comer 60 Box Stock
- Class 11: 4 Stroke Box Stock Direct Drive (non-gearbox) Junior
- Class 12: 4 Stroke Box Stock Direct Drive (non-gearbox) Senior
- Class 14: Raket 85 Box Stock
- Class 15: Rotax Max/Junior Max
- Class 16: Honda C70, C90 and C90 Cub Gearbox
