Shenington Kart Racing Club
About Shenington Kart Racing Club
Shenington Kart Racing Club is a historic outdoor owner-driver circuit at Edgehill Airfield, with a 1,018-metre direct-drive layout and a 1,211-metre gearbox configuration. The current 2026 season has ten championship rounds with practice before race day, and newcomers progress through a licence pack, ARKS test, club membership and event entry rather than casual public rental. Drivers normally need their own kart, although independent race teams may offer hire or supported packages; Kart Directory booking remains disabled.
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Detailed guide
Owner-driver karting at Shenington
Shenington Kart Racing Club has raced at historic Edgehill Airfield since 1960. The fast clockwise circuit combines overtaking opportunities with heavy braking zones and remains a competition venue rather than a public rental track.
Circuit and 2026 season
- Direct-drive layout: the standard configuration is 1,018 metres long.
- Gearbox layout: faster gearbox classes use the extended 1,211-metre circuit.
- Ten rounds: the 2026 championship runs from January to November with practice before race day.
- Owner-driver model: competitors normally provide their own kart and racewear; the club has no routine hire fleet.
Starting to race
- Licence pack: newcomers first obtain the current Motorsport UK starter material for their category.
- ARKS test: Shenington can assess practical control, flags and race procedure before a novice licence.
- Club membership: drivers join an ABKC-affiliated club and then enter the appropriate event.
- Team support: some independent teams offer kart hire or arrive-and-drive race packages, arranged with the team rather than Kart Directory.
Before travelling
- Calendar-led access: ordinary weekends do not imply public track time; use the live practice and race programme.
- Spectators: practice viewing is free and race-day parking carries the club’s current per-vehicle charge.
- Correct postcode: the current public contact page lists Shenington Airfield as OX15 6NY.
- No directory booking: this listing contains no rental, event-entry or third-party checkout button.
Clubs and organisations
Circuit layouts
Gearbox Circuit
1211 metres · 11 corners
Direct-Drive Circuit
1018 metres · 11 corners
