The final round of the Jamie Chadwick Series took place on 4 November at Daytona Milton Keynes, bringing together female karters from across the UK for a celebration of grassroots motorsport.
Members of Motorsport UK’s Karting team attended the season finale, highlighting the importance of creating accessible opportunities for women and girls to take their first steps into competitive karting.
As the UK’s only all-female karting series, the Jamie Chadwick Series provides a dedicated platform for female drivers to develop their skills, build confidence and gain valuable racing experience in a supportive, competitive environment.
Promoted by Daytona Motorsport across its three venues in Milton Keynes, Tamworth and Sandown Park the Jamie Chadwick Series is one of three Daytona Championships to be newly recognised by Motorsport UK as part of the Recognised Karting Pathway.
The series plays an important role in encouraging greater female participation at grassroots level, offering structured racing across a range of age groups, and is the only female only Championship currently recognised by Motorsport UK.
The event attracted competitors from a variety of Karting backgrounds, including Motorsport UK’s Girls on Track initiative, the Girls Karting Academy and the English Deaf Karting Association, demonstrating the range of opportunities available for women and girls to get involved in the sport.
Their participation also highlighted the importance of collaboration between organisations in breaking down barriers to entry and creating an inclusive environment where aspiring drivers can develop their passion for motorsport.
Head of Karting at Motorsport UK Dan Parker, said of the series:
“Through our collaboration with Daytona, Motorsport UK is committed to strengthening the karting pathway, helping drivers discover accessible routes into the sport and supporting their progression from grassroots participation towards more competitive racing.
“The Jamie Chadwick Series provides an example of this pathway in action, bringing together drivers from different backgrounds and experiences while helping to inspire the next generation of female karters.”
The Motorsport UK Recognised Karting Pathway gives drivers the opportunity to take their first steps into competitive karting, experience championship racing and develop their skills as they progress through the sport. From introductory opportunities through to established championships, the pathway provides a clear route for drivers looking to take their karting further.