Karting4Ben - Do you have What It Takes?

Karting4BEN is a brand-new, high-energy charity karting championship in delivered by the team behind Bangers4BEN and The British Motor Show and exclusively sponsored by Howden. This is motorsport with a purpose: fast, fun, and making a real difference. Every team, lap and sponsorship helps support BEN, the charity dedicated to helping people in the automotive industry.

Karting4BEN Exclusively Sponsored by Howden brings colleagues, customers and corporate partners together for competitive, team-based endurance racing — all in support of BEN, the automotive charity, which supports those in our industry when they need it most.

What's The Challenge?

Karting4BEN Championship Format:

4 Regional Heats of 12 teams (four drivers) per event in a two hour endurance style race taking place in September and October.

  • Leeds – 9th September
  • Nottingham – 23rd September
  • Reading – 14th October
  • Crawley – 21st October

The Grand Final takes place at Teamworks Karting, Reading on the 4th November

The top two teams from each regional event will automatically qualify for the Grand Final, alongside the two fastest second place teams and the team who raise the most money for BEN, ensuring fundraising success is rewarded alongside performance on track.

At the Grand Final, the very best teams will compete for the ultimate prize: The BEN Cup alongside a special All-Star Team in a high-profile championship showdown.

Each heat takes place on a weekday evening, making it ideal for team building or client engagement without impacting business operations, offering a great opportunity for networking and delivering a great experience for your team.

At each heat:

  • We have exclusive use of the venue, allowing participants the opportunity to network and relax.
  • All team members will receive food and refreshments.
  • Full event management is provided by the Karting4BEN team.

It’s the perfect mix of competition, networking and team bonding — all delivered in a professionally managed motorsport environment.

Awards & Recognition

At each event, trophies will be awarded recognising performance and community spirit, including:

  • Winning Team
  • Fastest Driver
  • Fastest Dealer Team
  • Fastest Manufacturer Team
  • Spirit of BEN Award (for outstanding fundraising or team contribution)

This ensures every team has something to race for — whether that’s outright victory or making the biggest impact for charity.

Interested in taking part?

Team Entry is £500 per team (4 drivers). Which Includes:

  • Full race participation for up to 4 drivers
  • Food and refreshments throughout the event
  • Professional event management
  • Opportunity to invite guests to view the race
  • Championship qualification opportunities and chance to race in the finals

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Our Exclusive Sponsors, Howden.

As a team that works closely with the motor trade every day, winners of the Trade Insurance award at the Car Dealer Power 2026 Awards, Howden are proud to support BEN and the incredible work they do for people across the automotive industry. This go-karting event is a fantastic opportunity to come together, have some fun, and raise awareness and funds for a charity that provides vital support when it’s needed most. We couldn’t do this kind of event without the amazing support of Howden Insurance.

About Howden:

At Howden, we take the time to understand your workflow, risk exposure, equipment, and processes. Then we use our industry knowledge to build cover that’s genuinely tailored to you. And if you ever need to make a claim, you can expect fast, friendly, and expert support from a team that has extensive experience supporting motor trade businesses. To find out more, or to request a quote, visit Howden Insurance

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