Your Pathway to Professional Racing
The XKART Scholarship offers one talented young driver a £25,000 prize fund, covering everything needed for a fully funded season in The Kart Championship in 2026. This is a career-changing opportunity for drivers aged 12–15 to gain professional-level support, race in a top UK series, and take the next step in motorsport.
Past Scholarship Winners
Elijah Hazelwood
Elijah, a young karting talent from Folkestone, is chasing his dream of becoming a Formula 1 world champion. Starting just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Elijah has made remarkable progress, earning titles such as the 2023 Pro Series Drivers' Driver of the Year, Pro Series Vice-Champion at Buckmore Park, and Club 100 Rookie of the Year. Balancing school and racing, Elijah dedicates time to physical fitness, incorporating running and gym workouts to stay in peak condition.
Andy Dixon
Andy Dixon, our latest scholarship recipient, has demonstrated significant growth through the program, actively competing in The Kart Championship and achieving commendable results. Andy's experiences and successes are detailed in our latest blog post, where he shares insights into how the scholarship has shaped his path in motorsport.
James Kell
Our 2022 winner, James Kell is testament to the effectiveness and life-changing potential of the XKART Scholarship. James, our inaugural winner, showcased remarkable progress, moving from novice to pole position by the season's end, thanks to the comprehensive training and support provided by the scholarship. You can read more about James's journey and his reflections on his transformative year in our blog post about James Kell.
Nurturing Talent to Professional Heights
The journey through our scholarship program involves several key stages, designed to fully assess and nurture each driver's capabilities: