Price increase for non members

The club have increased the race entry fee for non members to £50. This increase was introduced for July’s race meeting.

Additional Pit Spaces Available

As a result of the track modifications, we now have additional pits spaces available to be reserved. Please contact Carole Parsons by emailing enquiries@fekc.co.uk if you would like to reserve a space until the end of the year or even for just one meeting.

Unallocated pit spaces are available at a cost of £50.00 for the rest of 2010.

Pit space 1 to 10 are STRICTLY pre paid pit space DO NOT park in these unless you have paid.

Pit spaces row 11 is a road way please keep clear.

To book an un-allocated bay for £7.00 a bay for the weekend please ring 01258 451097.

Pit Space Rules

We are having increasing problems with our tarmac in our pits spaces breaking up because people using stakes to secure their awnings. We would like to remind you that staking is not permitted and we ask that you find an alternative method of securing your awnings.

Camping fee

Our landlords have introduced a camping fee which has forced us into asking those of you who stay over to pay a small fee of £2 to help contribute towards the fee the club is being charged. If you stay overnight then please pay when signing on or pay when asked on Saturday evening.

New Forest Edge Track Layout

The new track was completed before practice day on the 20th as planned and we are now ready for the race weekend on the 3rd and 4th of April.

We now have a facebook group setup which you can join by clicking here. You can view all the latest track photos, give feedback and join in on discussions with other members of the group.
We have also posted a few photo's of the track changes which can be viewed on the picture gallery


In kart video kindly provided by Jordan Richards Cadet 55.



A video taken on practice day on Saturday the 20th. Thank you for your video Dave.

Approach Road to the Club

Further developments for Forest Edge Kart Club

Further to the last update on the resurfacing of approach road the latest update as at the 25th of April is that work is due to commence in approximately 2 weeks time. As mentioned previously, drainage will also be installed which will hopefully mean the seasonal duck pond will be no more.

We ask that you to keep your speed below 10mph while traveling along this section of road on your entry to and exit from the club.

Advertise in the FEKC Race Programme for 2010

If you would like to gain exposure for your company through the FEKC Race Programme to the large number of competitors and spectators who will be attending the Forest Edge Kart Club races throughout 2010, then please get in contact with Carolyne Wright by email at carolyne.wright@btconnect.com.

Submit your Race Entries and Membership forms Online using the new e-forms

The club has launched a new way to submit and pay for your race entries and membership applications online using our new e-forms. This new e-forms can be found by clicking the froms link and we believe you will find the e-forms easy to use, more convenient and less time consuming.

The new online payment system uses the well known and established PayPal which is known for its ease of use.

The pdf forms for race entries and membership applications are still avaliable and can be found by following the link from within the forms web page. These forms will continue to be available to you if you prefer using this method for submitting your entries.

Club Stewards Needed

We are looking for Club Stewards. They must have some knowledge of Karting and the rules and be available on race days at a moments notice (but not running a driver). If you are able to help please contact Carole Parsons on 01258 451097.

Live Race Updates

Live Race Updates are now available, so you can watch the results online as they happen. Click Here.

Changes to Cadet Practice

Please note that ALL practice sessions for CADETS are now as follows:
MSA Licenced Cadets and Non Licenced Cadets.
All drivers must be over 6 years old.
All licenced cadets will have to produce their licence.

New Start Process

The August race meeting saw a new trial start process being put into action, the club would like to invite feedback from anyone about this. The new start involves a shorter opening lap coming straight from the bus stop (corner 8) across a new piece of tarmac onto the start line.

If you have any feedback please email compsec@fekc.co.uk

Lets Go Karting

Let’s Go Karting is a nationwide campaign that will give thousands of young people a taste of kart racing for just five pounds.
It is being funded by the Motor Sports Association – the governing body of UK motor sport – to provide karts, equipment and instructors at locations throughout the UK. The scheme will enable young people to experience the thrills of karting without having to make the financial commitment of purchasing their own equipment. The nominal charge of just £5 per person makes it accessible to any person, from any background.
Forest Edge Kart Club is one of 16 clubs taking part is this scheme, and currently have a Honda Cadet and Mini Max kart avaialble for use.
If you are interested please contact Carole Parsons on 01258 451097.

Visit the official Lets Go Karting website.