Buckmore Park

Pro Series - Summer R1
Date
Sun 17th March 2024
Arrival Time
4:45pm
Adult Light Price
£145.00
Adult - Heavy Price
£145.00
Experience required
Ideal for experienced drivers

Pro Series - Summer R1

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

The BP Pro Series is our top star rated individual endurance event. It features F1 style shootout qualifying sessions followed by a non-stop 1-hour race. This 8-round championship series is run in weight classes and is best suited to experienced drivers. One-off entries are welcome.

Key Information

Format

This 4* race uses 390cc Sodi karts on the full International Circuit. All drivers compete in Q1, a 10-minute session. Driver’s finishing in the bottom third will qualify in those grid slots. The remaining two-thirds of the drivers will move to Q2, an 8-minute session. Those finishing Q2 in the bottom half will qualify in those grid slots. The remaining drivers will go through to Q3 (6 minutes) and will fill the front grid slots. There will then be a short break before a one-hour race.

Weight Classes

There are two weight classes. Light (70 - Minimum -85.00kg), Heavy (85.1>kg). Both classes are on track at the same time. Trophies are awarded to the top three drivers in each category.

Participant Restrictions

The minimum age to take part is 16 (16 & 17 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 plus). Some previous karting/racing experience is required to enter this event. The minimum height to safely operate our karts is 5ft (152cm) and the maximum height is 6’4” (195cm).

Duration

The total time at the circuit is approximately 3 hrs from your arrival to departure.

Itinerary:

16:45 Arrival & Registration

17:15 Drivers Briefing

17:45 Three F1-Style Qualifying Sessions

18:45 1-Hour Race

20:00 Presentation of Awards

Championship Details

This is an 8 round Championship of which the best 6 results will count. This allows for missed rounds or to drop a disappointing result. End of season trophies are awarded to top finishers in each class.

Dates in the series

Sunday 17th March Round 1

Sunday 21st April Round 2

Sunday 26th May Round 3

Sunday 16th June Round 4

Sunday 21st July Round 5

Sunday 18th August Round 6

Sunday 15th September Round 7

Sunday 20th October Round 8

Spectators

Spectators are welcome. We have a state-of-the-art clubhouse facility featuring a Café serving hot and cold food, and an upper tier balcony which provides a dynamic view of the whole circuit.

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

We operate in all weathers so 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.