Buckmore Park

Grand Prix Series 3 Hour
Date
Sat 22nd October 2022
Arrival Time
12:30pm
RT10 Rookie Team Price
£339.00
RT10 Pro Team Price
£339.00
Experience required
Ideal for those with some karting experience

Grand Prix Series 3 Hour

Note: This event can only be booked on the phone. Please call 01634 201562 to book.

This is part of the BP Grand Prix Race Series. The series comprises a number of 3 and 6 hour team events. This is a 2* race using our 390cc Sodi karts. A 30-minute qualifying session is followed by a 3-hour continuous race.

Key Information

Format

A 30-minute qualifying session is followed by a non-stop 3-hour racing featuring driver changes & fuel stops .

Classes

The BP Endurance Series has two classes. The “Pro” Class is for experienced drivers/teams and those looking to compete in the 6-round Championship. The “Rookie” class is for less experienced drivers & teams. One-off entries are welcome in both classes. There are top 3 trophies for Pro & Rookie.

Drivers taking part in the Pro class will be required to meet a minimum weight of 70kg. Weights will be checked during each event. For further details on how to achieve the minimum weight, please contact us.

Participant Restrictions

The minimum age to take part is 16 (16 & 17 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 plus). The minimum height to safely operate our karts is 5ft (152cm) and the maximum height is 6’4” (195cm). No experience is necessary to enter the “Rookie” class but in order to race in the “Pro” class we recommend teams have some previous racing experience.

Teams

We recommend two to six drivers per team.

Duration

The total time at the circuit is approximately 5.5 hrs from your arrival to departure.

Itinerary:

12:30 Arrival & Registration

13:15 Drivers Briefing

14:00 30 Minute Practice/Qualifying

14:45 3-Hour Race

18:00 Presentation of Awards

Championship Details

The BP Endurance Series is collectively 4 rounds of the 3hr & 2 rounds of the 6hr races of which the best 5 rounds count. Standalone entries are welcome.

Championship Fixture Dates

Saturday 26th March 2 Hour Grand Prix - per season warm up

Saturday 14th May 3 Hour Grand Prix - Round 1

Saturday 18th June 6 Hour Grand Prix - Round 2

Saturday 16th July 3 Hour Grand Prix - Round 3

Saturday 27th August 6 Hour Grand Prix - Round 4

Saturday 24th September 3 Hour Grand Prix - Round 5

Saturday 22nd October 3 Hour Grand Prix - Round 6

Spectators

Spectators are permitted.

Cafeteria

The cafe will be open during the session for the purchase of hot and cold refreshments.

Dress Code

Please bring comfortable clothing and suitable footwear, preferably trainers or similar flat shoes. All the safety equipment necessary will be provided.

Weather

Please check the weather forecast before you travel and pack a change of clothes if rain looks likely. Only in the most extreme weather conditions (i.e. ice or snow) will there be a possibility of your session being postponed or cancelled.

T&C's

All payments made are non-refundable, it may be possible to transfer your booking, but it would be subject to an admin fee.