Format
The BUKC uses a unique format that uses teams of 4 drivers and takes place over a number of rounds during the academic year at many top class karting venues throughout the UK. 2 different formats are used in the BUKC:
The Sprint Format:
The Sprint Format is where every driver in the team gets to race in their own individual 25 minute race. No fuel stops, no driver changes. Just a 25 minute sprint to the flag.
The teams finishing score for the round is determined by adding up the best 3 results from the 4 sprint races.
The Endurance Format:
The Endurance Format is where the team (of 4 drivers) is split into 2 teams of 2. Each mini-team of 2 drivers races in a one-hour race.
2 fuel stops must be made, and at least one driver change must be made.
The teams finishing score for the round is determined by adding up the points from both the 2 one-hour races.
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