The British Universities Karting Championship (BUKC) is the greatest university sports league in the world. BUKC is the most intense, adrenaline-packed student sport out there, offering an incredible opportunity to get involved in competitive motorsport at a fraction of the cost elsewhere.
The 2026-2027 calender:
Taking place across main rounds at world-class venues throughout the academic year, BUKC pits over 130 teams from universities across the UK against one another in 3 different classes: Premier, Clubman, and Intermediate.
BUKC is run in partnership with Club100, who operate Europe's most powerful arrive-and-drive kart fleet. These two-stroke 125cc Rotax Max Evo karts are no slouches, boasting an acceleration from 5–60mph in 4.5 seconds, as well as top speeds in excess of 70mph (113 kph).
BUKC is by far the most affordable way of entering the competitive karting scene. Test days cost ~£70, qualifiers ~£110, mains rounds (Premier and Clubman classes) ~£115, and Intermediate rounds ~£100. Considering the machinery and tracks you get to experience, it really is unmatched value for money.
As with all our karting events, transport to and from BUKC events will be provided by the club free-of-charge.
All levels of experience are welcome! There are classes dividing teams by skill level — based on their performance in the championship's qualifiers — so experience among the driver pool ranges anywhere from those who only have a few rental karting sessions under their belts, to those who have won national karting titles.
Over the years, we have had plenty of drivers rise through our ranks to succeed in BUKC, despite having only driven a few indoor sessions beforehand. You do not need a UK driving license or any equipment!
In order to race in the BUKC, you must first obtain a BUKC race license by attending a test day and proving you can keep the kart on the black stuff safely.
Before you attend a test day, you must first obtain a Motorsport UK K-X license by applying for their RS Clubman license. When applying, under the club name, put "club100" with the membership number "0000".
After the final test day, qualifiers are held over a multi-day event, determining the top 108 teams in the country. Of those 108, 27 qualify for the Premier class, 27 qualify for the Clubman class, and 54 qualify for the Intermediate class.
The mains championship (Premier and Clubman classes) then takes place over a further series of rounds (running double-headers per race day). The Intermediate championship takes place over a further 4 rounds, typically following the mains race days.
BUKC also organizes their individual Drivers' Championship after the final rounds, as well as their annual special events.
The full list of rules and regulations for the BUKC can be found here.
Here is the footage from our kart captain Axel's win at PFI in the 2023 season:
All updates on test day and subsequent round sign-ups will be communicated through our WhatsApp. More information on BUKC is available at from their website.