News Summary:
On January 27, 2026, Motorsport UK released the Karting Yearbook 2026 - V1, a comprehensive guide detailing karting regulations, including general competition, technical, and safety rules, as well as information on class regulations, weights, silencing, and measurements. Previously, on January 11, the organization announced that the 2026 British Hillclimb Championship, presented by Nova Motorsport, would return to Harewood Hill on July 4 for a two-day sprint event, following a May meeting at the same Yorkshire venue. The championship will also feature a major event at Gurston Down on May 23, hosted by the British Automobile Racing Club-operated venue. Earlier, on December 9, 2025, Motorsport UK outlined specific requirements for emergency and medical services, detailing vehicle licensing, equipment (such as defibrillators and ECGs), and minimum crew standards for Rescue Units, Stage Safety Units, and Medical Response Units across various event types. Concurrently, the organization published requirements for obtaining a Track Licence, which necessitates a 1/2500 scale plan, a Motorsport UK Inspector's report, and adherence to standards for course length, spectator and official enclosures, lighting, fire equipment, medical facilities, protective barriers, emergency vehicles, and communication systems.
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