EQUIPMENT

All Academy drivers will compete on the Sodi Furia 950mm chassis, designed for the Micro Max class which will provide consistency throughout the grid. Different package deals are available to all competitors to cater for various circumstances, ensuring availability to all.
Arrive and Drive options are available to those participants who may prefer not to invest in a chassis, or may not have the transportation and/or storage facilities. You may just simply prefer to turn up and race with helmet in hand. No problem, just pay a kart rental along with the engine fee and off you go!

For those competitors that prefer to own their own kit, discounted karts are available to purchase at cost price with the Sodi Furia 950 chassis proving its award winning ability throughout the UK and Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with at a great introductory rate.

POOLED ENGINES

Rotax Micro Max engines will be drawn at random (raffle style) and allocated to drivers for the race meeting.
These engines will have been tested and reported to guarantee uniformity and consistency. The engines, along with exhaust and carburettor will have to meet a strict tolerance to allow fairness and equality. Full support from highly trained Rotax Technical staff will be available at all race meetings to help with any queries, advice and technical support.

OFF TRACK SUPPORT

Sodi UKC Academy ethos is to support and develop drivers and enable development within the sport.
The Sodi UKC Academy off track support includes, training, coaching, health and fitness advice, along with set-up advice and information to gain required skills – all provided by a fully trained support team.

DRIVER EQUIPMENT

The safety of the driver is absolute paramount, so essential equipment is required to meet safety requirements.
.Race helmet (to an approved standard) – See UKC regulations for reference.
kart race suit (CIK homologated)
.kart gloves & boots
.Rib protector and neck brace.

All this equipment can be provided, to the required regulations, with huge discounts if ordered through Sodi Vitesse (the UK distributor).
The latest Sodi Academy 2021 OMP Official Kart Suits are available at cost price and can be personalised with your name.

MECHANICAL SUPPORT

Changes to the kart are limited however, you will need some knowledge of working on a kart or be mechanically minded to safely get the kart onto the grid. Full advice for set-up, along with coaching advice and general chassis guidance is available, should you need it and this will be provided in the academy awnings. If you feel you need a mechanic, this can be sourced for you.
A guidance list of recommended tools required for the season will be provided upon request. The regulations will stipulate what changes can be completed on the kart, to ensure your kart passes scrutineering checks. Set parameters will be clarified with a selected range limit of front and rear sprocket, carburettor jetting and spark plug type suited to the circuit being raced.

TEST DAYS AND PRACTICE

Dates will be released soon where the Sodi Academy will be visiting circuits that are confirmed on the 2021 UKC Calendar to enable drivers to test equipment prior to racing. It is not a regulation requirement to use the official pooled engines on these test days, so you can use your own engine on these days if you prefer. Engines will be available to hire should you require this facility. It is highly advisable for drivers to practice prior to racing and a must to newcomers.

The Prizes

2021 Academy Prices