24 Hour Team Grand Prix
Take part in the ultimate test of endurance at our special annual event: The 24 Hour Team Grand Prix.
The link above will not allow booking until 10am on the 10th December 2024
About the Event
The 24 Hour Team Grand Prix is a team-based competition divided into two classes: Pro & Rookie. Teams should ideally consist of 4-10 drivers, with a minimum of 3 drivers required.
A 90-minute practice session precedes the race, where each driver must complete at least 3 laps. Following practice, a 10-minute Timed Qualifying session determines pole position for the race, with the fastest team securing the coveted spot.
Itinerary
09:00am:
Optional 1-hour Extra Practice
Main Event (All Drivers):
10:30am:
Arrival & Sign-On
11:30am:
Drivers Briefing (All drivers must attend)
12:15pm:
90-Minute Practice followed by 10 minutes Timed Qualifying
2:30pm: Start of Race
Main Event (All Drivers):
2:30pm: End of Race
2:45pm: Presentation
Pricing
Team entry is £2500 (inc VAT).
A deposit of £850 is required to secure your team’s space.
To help manage the cost, we spread the amount over three scheduled payments. An £850 (non-refundable) deposit is required to confirm your team entry, the second payment of £850 is due by 24th February 2025.
The final payment of £800 is due before 1st April 2025.
Key Information
If you are planning on inviting spectators or guests then please be aware that they will need to register before the event. Details of this will be sent to team captains closer to the event date.
390cc RT10 Sodi Karts will be supplied by Buckmore Park. The karts are prepared and maintained by Buckmore Park and have adjustable seat and pedal positions.
To ensure the racing amongst all teams & drivers stays as competitive as possible you can choose from two classes.
It’s important to read the descriptions below to best gauge the suitability of the class for your team. Please note: the Race Director will review the classification of all teams throughout the event and may move teams into alternative classes based on their performance.
The minimum driver weight of 70kg applies to drivers in both classes. All competing teams will race together at the same time, with awards for the top three teams at the end of the race awarded by class.If during the race the Race Director feels that a team is incorrectly classified, then they may change the class of any team.
Rookies:
This class is reserved for less experienced teams/drivers and drivers that are new to endurance racing. It is suitable for teams with little experience, or teams with a largely mixed ability.
Pros:
Suitable for teams of drivers with experience, looking to compete in the top tier for this event.
If you’re unsure about which class suits your team, please contact the Race Director at clint.bell@buckmore.co.uk and he can help guide you.
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). Drivers aged 14+ with a current MSUK licence are eligible to take part.
All drivers are required to weigh in at a minimum of 70 kilograms, inclusive of all racewear and any seat inserts etc.
Drivers will be randomly weighed throughout the event, any driver that is found underweight will be penalised by a 10 lap team penalty upon the first offence, followed by team exclusion from the race on the second offence.
Drivers weighing less than 70 kilograms will need to add weight in the form of a seat insert up to a maximum of 25 kilograms of extra weight. Please read our Achieving Minimum Weight document.
Up for the challenge?
The link above will not allow booking until 10am on the 10th December 2024