Blackbushe Sprints

Circuit Blackbushe Sprints
2024 Round 4 – Blackbushe Sprints Saturday 7th September 2024

The Blackbushe Weekend is a double header, two independent rounds held over two days, with Round 4 comprising 5 x 1Hr sprints sprints on Saturday and Round 5 a 100 Mile Endurance (or 5 1/2 Hours) on Sunday giving a varied experience for all drivers. Teams can compete in either Saturday or Sunday or both rounds as they wish, they do not have to do both.

Please note revised timings to assist long distance teams.

Welcome to one of the finest circuits ever used in British pedal car racing, a true ‘’drivers’ circuit’’. If Wolverhampton was the Spa of pedal car racing and Preston the Nurburgring, Blackbushe is our very own Oulton or Donington Park.

This year we will again have a late start on the saturday and a 5 x 1Hr race format finishing at dusk. This will give teams time to travel down saturday morning removing the need for a overnight stay on the friday.

To keep this running smoothly teams must get their cars to the grid when called as the dwell time between races is tight and if we slip too much the last race will run well into dusk or even darkness. Whilst lights are not mandatory on the pedalcars they are advised and should we run into darkness, cars without lights will get black flagged or the last race may have to be ended early ((this will be advised). Some pitlane lights will be provided but torches and lights would be handy for packing up.

Teams not racing sunday can either depart saturday evening or camp over leaving sunday morning.

Sprint races are scored as per rule 2.4a. 1 point for each win, 2 points for 2nd place, 3 points for 3rd etc with lowest combined total at end of day wins. If there is a draw then refer to rule 2.4b

Race Timetable – Saturday 7th September 2024

TimeDescription
09:30Circuit Gates Open
10:15Booking in and Scrutineering (If possible we will start this earlier)
12:00Motor Vehicles off circuit. Trailers parked in safe space. (Drivers Briefing will be done online in week before)
12:15Circuit open for practice
13:00Practice ends, form up Grid
13:15 – 14:15Race 1 – 1Hr followed by 20min break
14:35 – 15:35Race 2 – 1Hr followed by 20min break
15:55 – 16:55Race 3 – 1Hr followed by 20min break
17:15 – 18:15Race 4 – 1Hr followed by 20min break
18:35 – 19:35Race 5 ( LIGHTS REQUIRED FOR THIS RACE )
19:35Race Ends. Motor Vehicles allowed on circuit only after all pedalcars off track and race control give permission.
20:00Certificate Presentations
20:30Dinner/BBQ – Non Campers depart
11:00Generator off and gates locked

Race Organiser

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Entry Closes

10th August 2024

* Now we are returning to normal post Covid we will be strictly enforcing the entry deadlines and after entry closes, you can still enter but it will be at the higher late fee and subject to capacity and organizers discretion

To enter please click the button below. This will take you to our online shop where you can either enter online and pay by one of several methods.
However if you prefer to send a postal entry the necessary forms in pdf or word doc formats are in the down load tab of the online entry in the shop

You will also need to submit a teamsheet at scrutineering on the day.
(Do not send this with your entry as it must accurately reflect your team, and will log any faults found on your car)

Further information

Motor vehicles are allowed onto the main kart circuit for unloading / loading only, subject to the usual walking pace speed restriction as at all races.

You must ensure you DO NOT DRAG anything across the tarmac – please ensure trailer legs are retracted and secured, nothing is hanging down and dragging from your car or van, you don’t drag heavy toolboxes around, etc.

After last years successful late start we are pushing it back a little later and tightening up the gaps to help long distance teams. The late start on the saturday and a 5 x 1Hr race format (with 20 min inbetween) finishing at dusk should give teams time to travel down saturday morning removing the need for a overnight stay on the friday.

Lights are recommended on cars for the last hour of the race and you will need lights in your pit.

Due to the length of the circuit, the field for this event is limited to 35 cars and places will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis irrespective of the entry deadline. If the 35 car limit is reached, subsequent entries will be added to the reserve list in case of drop-outs.

This fantastic circuit is definitely not one to miss! The combination of the fast straight, flowing corners, tricky chicane and gradient means this circuit packs in more challenges per lap than any other pedal car venue. In turn this provides more driver satisfaction and, of course, fun!

Generators in the pits are permitted provided you also supply suitable fire fighting equipment. There is no official noise restriction but please respect the fact with people camping over it is only polite to keep noise to a minimum, especially in the early morning.

Please refrain from walking through the bracken in the centre of the track as it is known to contain grass snakes and may also have sharp hazards. Please use the footpaths.

The car park is publicly accessible from the adjoining footpath so please ensure your vehicles are locked and don’t leave any valuables on display, just as you would in any public car park.

Circuit: location & information

The race circuit is at the Camberly Kart Club

The  address is:
Camberley Kart Club
British Car Auctions
Camberley
GU17 9LG
What3words: (circuit gates): ///dramatic.stud.paramedic

Come off the A30 roundabout (see map right) and proceed to the BCA security barrier then follow the map below

See http://www.camberleykartclub.com/contacts.html


Blackbushe Directions from A30 Roundabout

Accommodation

Overnight camping (and a wide array of other accommodation for those who prefer more comfort) is available in the area. We will be able to offer limited camping on-site with limited flush toilets (please use sparingly) you will need to bring water with you as the water on site is not drinking water.
Be warned that many camp sites and hotels in the area will be getting full at this time of year so you are advised to book well in advance if you are not camping at the track.

British Pedal Car Race Statistics for Blackbushe Sprints 2023

Overall result for Blackbushe Sprints 2023

PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
11Royce265093.0419.3858.00PC1
22Apollo Racing255689.5418.9660.00PC1
311Royce245486.0118.3361.00PC1 D
473Spiderman244585.6618.4360.00PC1 Z
55Apollo Racing234882.1417.3566.00PC1
69Oddballs233481.7917.5564.00PC1 D
710Oddballs233481.7917.2563.00PC1
84Royce230680.7317.7062.00PC1
975Tigrou231181.0917.1966.00PC1 Z
108Royce232181.4416.7361.00PC1
1176La Bouchonnette231081.0916.6770.00PC1 Z
1235Swebbelli Racing223278.2916.8866.00PC2
136Swebbelli Racing216675.8415.7861.00PC1
1474The Witch219376.8916.1569.00PC1 Z
157Royce214375.1415.7172.00PC1 DF
1677Royce209473.3915.3873.00PC1 D
1718Pink Panther Racing193367.7614.4275.00PC4
18254th Thorpe Bay Scout Group1891166.3413.8372.00PC4
1923Trinity Zoomers1891066.3614.3571.00PC4
2014Royce1494552.3114.9768.00PC1 D
2116Patriot ESU178462.4913.0281.00PC3 F
2212Swebbelli Racing177362.1412.7282.00PC4
2324Trinity Zoomers178262.4912.8383.00PC5
2421Pink Panther Racing174261.0912.6677.00PC5

Top 3 in each class for
Blackbushe Sprints 2023

Class = PC1
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
11Royce265093.0419.3858.00PC1
22Apollo Racing255689.5418.9660.00PC1
311Royce245486.0118.3361.00PC1 D
 
Class = PC2
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
135Swebbelli Racing223278.2916.8866.00PC2
218Pink Panther Racing193367.7614.4275.00PC4
3254th Thorpe Bay Scout Group1891166.3413.8372.00PC4
 
Class = PC3
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
118Pink Panther Racing193367.7614.4275.00PC4
2254th Thorpe Bay Scout Group1891166.3413.8372.00PC4
323Trinity Zoomers1891066.3614.3571.00PC4
 
Class = PC4
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
118Pink Panther Racing193367.7614.4275.00PC4
2254th Thorpe Bay Scout Group1891166.3413.8372.00PC4
323Trinity Zoomers1891066.3614.3571.00PC4
 
Class = PC5
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
124Trinity Zoomers178262.4912.8383.00PC5
221Pink Panther Racing174261.0912.6677.00PC5
 
Class = PCZ
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
173Spiderman244585.6618.4360.00PC1 Z
275Tigrou231181.0917.1966.00PC1 Z
376La Bouchonnette231081.0916.6770.00PC1 Z
 
Class = PCD
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
111Royce245486.0118.3361.00PC1 D
273Spiderman244585.6618.4360.00PC1 Z
39Oddballs233481.7917.5564.00PC1 D
 
Class = PCF
PosCarTeamLapsGapMilesMPHBest LapClass
17Royce214375.1415.7172.00PC1 DF
216Patriot ESU178462.4913.0281.00PC3 F
 

Race Records and Statistics per class
for Blackbushe Sprints

Fastest Lap in each Class
CarTeamClassBest LapYearTeam Class
5BAR RacingPC147.002009PC1
18Swebbelli RacingPC252.502013PC3
18Swebbelli RacingPC352.502013PC3
551st BrillPC457.002009PC4
21Pink Panther RacingPC577.002023PC5
73SpidermanPCZ60.002023PC1 Z
73SpidermanPCD60.002023PC1 Z
19UK Youth / RoycePCF51.802013PC1 F
 
Most Miles in each Class
CarTeamClassMilesYearTeam Class
2Apollo RacingPC1123.602013PC1
16Swebbelli RacingPC2110.402012PC3
16Swebbelli RacingPC3110.402012PC3
9Team Bike BusPC498.602014PC4
22Pink PanthersPC563.802021PC5
73SpidermanPCZ85.662023PC1 Z
63Royce TooPCD95.302015PC1 D
19UK Youth / RoycePCF111.802013PC1 F
 
Most Laps in each Class
CarTeamClassLapsYearTeam Class
2Apollo RacingPC13862013PC1
16Swebbelli RacingPC23452012PC3
16Swebbelli RacingPC33452012PC3
58Swebbelli Dunchurch RacingPC43002012PC4
24Trinity ZoomersPC51782023PC5
14Bristol Racing (PCF)PCZ2522008PC1 ZF
63Royce TooPCD2742015PC1 D
19UK Youth / RoycePCF3492013PC1 F