Events
Regular socials, endurance entries, themed charity races and larger organised race days.
Grassroots karting across the Midlands
Community-led racing with a proper paddock feel.
Midlands Social Karting is more than just a racing club. We are a grassroots, community-led home for casual drivers, returning racers, endurance teams and motorsport creatives who want good events, respectful racing and a place to belong.
Drivers
Support for casual drivers, returning competitors and people stepping into bigger grids.
Teams
We work closely with emerging teams, captains and community-led racing projects.
Media
Photographers, YouTubers, creators and event storytellers are part of the paddock.
Upcoming calendar
Upcoming events
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Past events
Past calendar
Where we've already been
Previous events
A few examples of the events the community has been involved with already.
Silverstone 24 Hour
Long-form endurance racing and one of the biggest examples of the community team element in action.
BIKC National Finals
National-level competition and a strong showcase of drivers pushing their racing further.
MSKT in aid of MIND
One of our own community events, combining racing with charity support and a strong social atmosphere.
Monthly event partner
CARNATTER at Silverstone
MSKT joins forces with CARNATTER every month for Cars & Karts at Silverstone, bringing the car and karting communities together for relaxed, social track time.
Book Karts & CarsKarts & Cars
A monthly meet-up combining car culture, karting and plenty of time around the Silverstone paddock.
Silverstone socials
Friendly events built around racing, meeting people and sharing the wider motorsport community.
Why join MSKT
Drivers, teams and community
Whether you are a casual weekend driver, a returning competitor, or already part of another team, MSKT is designed to help people race, connect and grow.
Over £3500raised for charity
100+community drivers
5FIA certified events
2active teams
3partnered teams
Over 95%returning drivers
What is Midlands Social Karting?
Midlands Social Karting is more than just a racing club. We are a grassroots, non-profit community of motorsport enthusiasts from all across the Midlands.
Whether you’re a casual weekend driver looking for some fun or a regular competitor chasing lap times, our core focus remains the same: sharing unforgettable experiences on the track, improving our driving skills, and lifting each other up.
What makes MSKT truly special is the people. Our paddock is a diverse, welcoming mix of drivers, marshals, mechanics, supportive parents, photographers, YouTubers, cinematographers and mental health advocates.
What kind of events do you run?
- Regular social races
- Community ran endurance races
- Special themed events, often in aid of a cause
- Larger organised race days as the calendar develops
The focus is always good racing, respectful driving and a fun atmosphere.
MSKT figureheads
Community leads
The people helping steer the community, teams, events and projects around MSKT.
Partnered teams
Teams we work with
We work closely with TSB Motorsport, DKT Debrief and Phoenix Racing Team UK, supporting the rental karting scene through community racing, shared opportunities and stronger team presentation.
TSB Motorsport
A partnered karting team working closely with MSKT across community racing, brand building and collaborative opportunities.
DKT Debrief
A close partner team in the MSKT network, supporting the same collaborative approach to driver development, events and branding.
Phoenix Racing Team UK
A partnered UK karting team joining the MSKT network through shared community values, collaboration and race-day support.
Our sponsorsCommunity sponsor
Event sponsor
A big thank you to our sponsors
Brandscope and CARNATTER help MSKT create better opportunities, stronger events and more value for the community. We are proud to have them alongside us.
Brandscope
Brandscope supports MSKT with practical benefits for our drivers and team, including racewear savings and support that helps us put more back into the community.
CARNATTER
We join forces with CARNATTER each month for Cars & Karts at Silverstone, bringing the car and karting communities together and giving MSKT drivers another way to get involved.
Explore Cars & KartsInterested in supporting MSKT?We are always open to partnerships that genuinely benefit drivers and the community.
Partner with MSKTFAQs
Common questions
Is MSKT a registered charity or business?
We are a community-led social club, rather than a registered non-profit.
All of our operations, from organizing grids to negotiating track time, are driven by a dedicated small team focused on keeping costs accessible and putting the value directly back into the community’s experience.
Do you compete in endurance races?
Absolutely. Alongside our more regular local events, we coordinate multi-team entries for major endurance challenges, including 24-hour races.
How do I join the team element of the community?
If you’re interested in racing with us, there are a few simple ways to get started:
- Join the WhatsApp Community - the easiest way to stay up to date if we haven’t met you at the track yet.
- Say hello at the track - join one of our public events and speak with the team on the day.
- Enter our private spaces - active members may be invited into private spaces for race organisation, strategy, results, photos and footage. These spaces are 16+.
- Step up your racing - once you’ve raced with us, opportunities open up into higher-tier community or PRO races and endurance events.
Can I race with MSKT if I’m already part of another team?
Yes. Midlands Social Karting is a community, not an exclusive.
Many of our members race with multiple teams or championships while still being part of the community. We regularly work alongside teams such as DEBRIEF and TSB, helping create a collaborative environment where teams support each other and share opportunities on the grid.
How does karting ballast work with the team?
To keep racing fair and competitive, we track driver weights and establish standardized team ballast requirements prior to events.
We use shared technical analytics to figure out exactly where rental ballast needs to go, ensuring everyone has a great race regardless of their natural weight. We also have a few seat inserts that can be shared across events.
MSKT Members Hub
Resources Hub
Book events, track your pace and find the race-day information you need inside the MSKT Members Hub.
MSKT Event Bookings
Browse upcoming MSKT events, apply for places and keep track of your live booking status in one place.
View BookingsMSKT Lap Vault
Submit personal bests, compare your pace across the track catalogue and see the benchmarks worth chasing.
Open Lap VaultMSKT Event Briefs
Race-day regulations, arrival notes, maps and driver resources for MSKT events, kept together before you arrive.
View BriefsPublic tool
Build Your Tier ListMidlands Karting Tier List
Rank 33 Midlands rental karting venues your way, then export an MSKT-branded tier list to share.
Event applications
Apply to race with us
If you want to join a community grid, get involved in endurance racing or ask about a themed event, start here.
Monthly social races
Best for drivers who want a friendly, accessible starting point and a chance to meet the community in person.
Join us on gridEndurance teams
For drivers interested in longer formats, team selection, race strategy and bigger event commitments.
Apply to join a community teamThemed & charity events
Join special one-off events, often run in aid of a cause, with a bigger community atmosphere around them.
Be notifiedContact MSKT
Want to sponsor, collaborate, ask about team support, or just say hello? Use the email link below. Use the email link below for sponsorship, team support, event questions or collaboration enquiries.