K1 Introduction to Kart Driving
Price: Protrain's Cadet and 100cc karts - USD 325 (K1)


Prices: Using Rotax Engines - USD 375 (R1)


Accelerated learning of performance driving. Combined classroom and on track tuition rapidly takes all novice drivers up to racing speed. Driving tuition on cornering, acceleration, braking and steering. Concentrating on racing lines, kart control and safety. 4 on track driving sessions.

Course Details:
9:00 Introductions and signing on
9:15 Instructors Briefing
Explanation of:
- Controls on a kart and their operation
- Racing Lines
- Walk of the track showing
- Racing Lines
- Braking Points
- Turn in points
- Acceleration points
- Main Flag Signals
- Yellow Flag
- Red Flag
- Black Flag
- Chequered Flag

9:45 Racewear fitting
Putting on of race suits, racing helmets and gloves

10:00 Safety Briefing
- Getting into a kart
- Correct Steering position
- Operation of throttle and brake pedals
- Emergency procedures
- Spinning
- Driving Etiquette
- Returning to the pits

10:15 Session 1
Each driver has an electrifying 5 lap introductory driving session and initial familiarization with a racing kart. Continual one to one instructor analysis of racing lines and kart control.

11:00 Debrief 1
Instructor debrief on racing lines achieved and recommendations for improvement for next driving session. Explanation of times achieved and methods of obtaining faster and more consistent lap times.

11:30 Session 2
10 lap driving session for each driver to further develop their racing lines with improved steering control.

12:15 Debrief 2
Instructor debrief on racing lines and steering control and suggestions such as enhanced braking for the next driving session.

12:45 Session 3
10 lap consolidation session, accomplished racing lines, improved steering and correct braking.

13:30 Debrief 3
Instructor debrief on items such as overall racing lines, steering and braking performance. Introducing increased and correct throttle applications.

14:00 Session 4
10 lap driving session using all the skills that have been taught to produce a more rapid lap time.

14:45 Debrief 4
Instructor debrief on overall performance and recommendations for continuing your motor racing career.

15:15
Presentation of timing sheets and Protrain Training Pack.

K2 Intermediate Kart Racing
Prices: Protrain's Cadet and 100cc karts - USD 463 (K2)


Prices: Using Rotax Engines - USD 538 (R2)


This is drivers with kart driving experience looking to learn about taking up kart racing and K1 graduates to gain more advanced racing tuition. Each driver is coached on advanced racing lines, aggressive braking techniques and maximizing acceleration out of corners. 5 on track driving sessions.

Course Details:
9:00 Introductions and signing on
9:15 Instructors Briefing
Explanation of:
- Controls on a kart and their operation
- Racing Lines
- Walk of the track showing
- Racing Lines
- Braking Points
- Turn in points
- Acceleration points
- Main Flag Signals
- Yellow Flag
- Red Flag
- Black Flag
- Chequered Flag

9:45 Racewear fitting
Putting on of race suits, racing helmets and gloves

10:00 Safety Briefing
- Getting into a kart
- Correct Steering position
- Operation of throttle and brake pedals
- Emergency procedures
- Spinning
- Driving Etiquette
- Returning to the pits

10:15 Session 1
Each driver has an electrifying 5 lap initial driving session and familiarization with the racing kart. Continual one to one instructor analysis of racing lines and kart control.

10:50 Debrief 1
Instructor debrief on racing lines achieved and recommendations for improvement for next driving session. Explanation of times achieved and methods of obtaining faster and more consistent lap times.

11:20 Session 2
10 lap driving session for each driver to further develop their racing lines with improved kart control.

11:55 Debrief 2
Instructor debrief on racing lines and steering control and suggestions such as harder advanced braking for the next driving session.

12:25 Session 3
10 lap session, accomplished racing lines, improved steering and hard braking.

13:00 Debrief 3
Instructor debrief on items such as overall racing lines, steering and braking performance. Introducing increased and correct throttle applications.

13:30 Session 4
10 lap session working on individual sections of the track to improve overall lap times.

14:05 Debrief 4
Instructor debrief on individual lap segments and introduction of further sectors that can be improved upon.

14:35 Session 5
15 lap driving session using all the skills that have been taught to produce a more rapid lap time very close to that required to pass the ARKS test.

15:10 Debrief 5
Instructor debrief on overall performance and recommendations for continuing your motor racing career.

K3 Competition Kart Driving
Prices: Protrain's Cadet and 100cc karts - USD 588 (K3)


Prices: Rotax Mini, Junior or Senior Max - USD 663 (R3)


Using the knowledge developed over our basic course, this training day transforms a novice driver into a kart racer. Open to graduates of level 2 training days, the course teaches the final elements necessary to pass the Association of Racing Kart Schools (ARKS) test. 6 on track driving sessions.

Course Details:
9:00 Introductions and signing on
9:15 Instructors Briefing
Explanation of:
- Controls on a kart and their operation
- Racing Lines
- Walk of the track showing
- Racing Lines
- Braking Points
- Turn in points
- Acceleration points
- Main Flag Signals
- Yellow Flag
- Blue Flag
- Red Flag
- Black Flag
- Black/Orange Flag
- Green with Yellow Chevron Flag
- Yellow and Red Stripe Flag
- White Flag
- Yellow and Black Quarter Flag
- Chequered Flag

9:45 Racewear fitting
Putting on of race suits, racing helmets and gloves

10:00 Safety Briefing
- Getting into a kart
- Correct Steering position
- Operation of throttle and brake pedals
- Emergency procedures
- Spinning
- Driving Etiquette
- Returning to the pits

10:15 Session 1
Each driver has an initial 10 lap driving session and familiarisation with the kart. Continual one to one instructor analysis of racing lines and kart control. The instructor assesses the elements of the driver's technique that require development to perfect the driver's style and performance.

10:45 Debrief 1
Instructor debrief on performance and basic recommendations for improvement for the next driving session. Explanation of times achieved and methods of obtaining faster and more consistent lap times.

11:15 Session 2
10 lap driving session for each driver to further develop their racing lines with improved kart control.

11:45 Debrief 2
Instructor debrief on racing lines and kart control and suggestions such as harder advanced braking for the next driving session.

12:15 Session 3
10 lap session, accomplished racing lines, improved steering and hard braking.

12:45 Debrief 3
Instructor debrief on items such as overall racing lines, steering and braking performance. Introducing increased and correct throttle applications.

13:15 Session 4
10 lap session working on individual sections of the track to improve overall lap times.

13:45 Debrief 4
Instructor debrief on individual lap segments and introduction of further sectors that can be improved upon.

14:15 Session 5
10 lap driving session using all the skills that have been taught to produce a more rapid lap time very close to that required to pass the ARKS test.

14:45 Debrief 5
Instructor debrief on last sections of the lap to find the final elements to pass the ARKS driving test.


15:15 Session 6
10 lap driving session using all the skills that have been taught to produce a lap time acceptable to pass the ARKS test whilst driving in a safe and competent manner.

15:45 Debrief 6
Instructor debrief on overall performance and recommendations for continuing your motor racing career.

During the day, or after the driving sessions have finished, each driver will be shown the MSA Starting karting video and given the ARKS written test. This is a 10 question multiple choice paper on flag signals and other safety aspects of kart driving.

Presentation of timing sheets and Protrain Training Pack and (hopefully) signing and stamping of MSA Competition License Application Form. Final debrief on starting karting - applying for license, joining a kart club and entering kart race meetings.

K4 Advanced Kart Driving
Prices: Using Protrain's karts with Cadet & 100cc - USD 1038


Prices: Using Protrain's Rotax Max karts - USD 1163


An advanced training course for kart drivers who are racing competitively. An extremely practical day with most of the time spent driving. The emphasis is on track driving and understanding how and why to change the kart to make you and the kart faster. Improvements to you and your kart will make you more competitive when racing and more able to handle changing circumstances.
12 on track driving sessions (That's a lot of driving! Seriously! If you are not a regular driver, you should consider the modified versions. Don't say you were not told!)

Modified version of K4
Sometimes some drivers are just not fit enough to go through the extreme training in a Standard K4. As we all know, driving isn't just about the skill, it is about the driver's fitness too (Don't tell me you didn't know that.)

So in light of variations in different physical conditions of drivers, the following variation will take place to allow for a complete training session while maintain program's quality.
(If you think you're pretty strong and fit, then go ahead and try the K4. Don't say we didn't warn you. Good Luck! You'll need it!)

S4 - A K4 training day with 8 driving sessions rather than normal 12
Prices: Protrain's Cadet and 100cc karts - USD 713


Prices: Rotax Mini, Junior or Senior Max - USD 775

C4 - a K4 training day at Whilton Mill for Cadets with only 6 driving sessions
Prices: Protrain's Cadet and 100cc karts - USD 538



Course Details:
9:00 Introductions and signing on
9:15 Instructors Briefing
Explanation of:
- Correct driving style
- Racing Lines
- Advanced braking techniques
- Correct cornering methods
- Walk of the track showing
- Racing Lines
- Hard and Dab Braking Points
- Turn in points
- Acceleration points
- Corner exit points
- Inspection of driver's kart and discussion on its set up
- Tyre Pressures
- Carb settings
- Tracking
- Torsional stiffness
- Chain tension
- Other mechanical elements

10:00 Session 1
The driver has an initial 10 lap driving session. Continual one to one instructor analysis of racing lines and kart control. The instructor assesses the elements of the driver's technique that require development to perfect the driver's style and performance.

10:15 Debrief
Instructor debrief on performance and recommendations for the rest of the training day based upon the initial observations. For the majority of drivers this will mean at least half of the day working on the driver's technique to improve lap times and consistency.
Once the instructor is satisfied with the driver's lap times and consistency they will move onto enhancing the performance of the kart.

During this tuition each change will be explained plus the expected change in performance so that the driver and their team will learn how to enhance their own kart for practice and race meetings.

16:00 Presentation of timing sheets and Protrain Training Pack and summary of the areas worked upon during the day. Setting of areas to be developed over coming practice and race days and items to be considered for the future.

K5 Ultimate Kart Driving
Prices: Using Protrain's karts with Cadet & 100cc - USD 1100


Prices: Using Protrain's Rotax Max karts - USD 1175


This is really the ultimate. It is not a beginners program for karting neither is it a play around day of karting. It is real serious business Kart Training to its maximum extend. It is the pinnacle of kart training, the ultimate test of endurance and the true essence of how to achieve greatness in racing.

Sorry to hype it up so high, but you know what it means. In short, this course is pretty tough.
So be prepared!

This training day is for the racing competitor who is looking for that final small edge to make them into a winner. The most advanced elements of kart racing are taught with the correct ways of proving performance alterations all verified using our Pi data logging system. 12 on track driving sessions and a maximum of two drivers per instructor.

Course Details:
9:00 Introductions and signing on
9:15 Instructors Briefing
Explanation of:
- Correct driving style
- Racing Lines
- Advanced braking techniques
- Correct cornering methods
- Walk of the track showing
- Racing Lines
- Hard and Dab Braking Points
- Turn in points
- Acceleration points
- Corner exit points
- Inspection of driver's kart and discussion on its set up
- Tyre Pressures
- Carb settings
- Tracking
- Torsional stiffness
- Chain tension
- Other mechanical elements
- Fitting of pi data logging equipment and systems check

10:00 Session 1
The driver has an initial 10 lap driving session. Continual one to one instructor analysis of racing lines and kart control. The instructor assesses the elements of the driver's technique that require development to perfect the driver's style and performance.

10:15 Debrief
Instructor debrief on performance.
Download of pi information and analysis.
Recommendations for the rest of the training day based upon the initial observations.
For the majority of drivers this will mean at least half of the day working on the driver's technique to improve lap times and consistency.

Once the instructor is satisfied with the driver's lap times and consistency they will move onto enhancing the performance of the kart. During this tuition each change will be explained plus the expected change in performance so that the driver and their team will learn how to enhance their own kart for practice and race meetings.

Each and every K5 Training day is unique to each particular driver and their requirements. The K5 day could be spent totally on driving, a fifty/fifty spilt or (with an expert driver) 100% on kart and engine set up. Whichever area of the package is being improved upon, the improvements can be accurately assessed using the pi data logging system.

16:00 Presentation of timing sheets and Protrain Training Pack and summary of the areas worked upon during the day. Setting of areas to be developed over coming practice and race days and items to be considered for the future.

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