FAT Karting League Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
1.1 These Terms and Conditions ("T&Cs") govern the sale of tickets for karting events organised by FAT Karting League, operated by Fat Karting League Ltd ("we", "us", or "our").
1.2 By purchasing a ticket, you confirm your agreement to these T&Cs.
2. Ticket Types and Purchases
2.1 We offer two types of tickets:
Individual Event Tickets: Grant access to a single event.
Season Tickets: Provide access to multiple events within a specified time period.
2.2 All tickets will be issued as e-tickets.
2.3 From time to time, we may provide special offers, such as early bird discounts. These offers will be governed by their specific terms, which will be communicated at the time and operate alongside these T&Cs unless expressly stated otherwise.
2.4 FAT Karting League reserves the right to deny entry to any individual at its sole discretion. In such cases, the customer may be entitled to a full refund.
2.5 From time to time, we may move a participant between championships based on safety or performance at our sole discretion. If the participant is a season ticket holder and no longer wishes to participate, a pro-rated refund will be applied for the remaining events.
3. Season Tickets
3.1 The number of events included in a season ticket will be clearly communicated at the time of purchase.
3.2 All event locations are provisional and subject to change.
4. Supervision
4.1 Attendance Requirements
Parents or legal guardians must accompany participants under the age of 18 to events unless prior arrangements are made with FAT Karting League.
5. Medical Fitness and Insurance
5.1 Medical Declaration
All participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect their ability to participate safely in motorsport activities. FAT Karting League reserves the right to request a medical certificate confirming fitness to race.
5.2 Insurance Coverage
FAT Karting League’s insurance policy covers event liability only and does not extend to individual participants or any other persons associated with the participant. A copy of the certificate is available upon request.
6. Code of Conduct
6.1 Behavioural Standards
All participants, parents, and guardians must adhere to Motorsport UK’s Race With Respect Code of Conduct. This includes refraining from abusive language, unsafe behaviour, and unsportsmanlike conduct during events.
Threatening verbal or physical conduct towards FAT Karting League staff will be reported to the police.
6.2 Consequences of Misconduct
Any breach of the Code of Conduct may result in:
immediate disqualification
removal from the event
exclusion from future events
No refunds will be provided in such cases.
7. Safety and Waivers
7.1 Participants must sign all required safety waivers before participating in any event. Failure to do so will result in disqualification without a refund.
7.2 All drivers and their parent or legal representative must attend the drivers briefing. Failure to do so will result in disqualification without a refund.
8. World Champion Criteria and Prizes
8.1 Eligibility
A participant will be ineligible to win a local or World Championship, or any FKL prize, if they step down a class or Championship.
Example: if a driver has raced in Junior Pro, they will be ineligible if they race in Junior Regional the following year.
FKL World Champions will be declared based on points scored participating at the World Final.
Participants will score Championship points in their local Championships. Based on these points, a subset of participants from each FAT Karting League local Championship will be invited to the World Finals.
The World Finals will take place at the end of the calendar year.
Selection decisions made by FAT Karting League are final.
8.2 World Champion Prizes
Prizes for FKL World Champions are as follows:
Bambino
1st Place
Free season, FKL Management Contract for one year, Custom Racewear
2nd Place
50% discount on next season, Custom Racewear
3rd Place
Custom Racewear
Cadet and Cadet Light
1st Place
Free season, FKL Management Contract for one year, Custom Racewear
2nd Place
50% discount on next season, Custom Racewear
3rd Place
Custom Racewear
Junior and Junior Light
1st Place
Invitation to F4 Assessment Day (if age-eligible*), FKL Management Contract for one year
2nd Place
50% discount on next season, Custom Racewear
3rd Place
Custom Racewear
*If not age-eligible, the FKL Junior or Junior Light World Champion will receive a free season, FKL Management Contract for one year, and Custom Racewear.
8.3 Eligibility for the F4 Prize
Eligibility for the F4 prize is subject to all of the following conditions:
Attendance at more than 50% of FAT Karting League Championship events
Participants must not have raced in F4 or any other FIA-sanctioned car Championship
FAT Karting League reserves the right to exclude a driver if it determines their prior experience gives them an advantage inconsistent with the spirit of the prize.
Age restriction
The 2026 winner must be 14 years old by 01/04/2026.
The F4 prize is a full FIA British Formula 4 season in 2027, including:
ARDS test
insurance covering damage and excess
racewear
pre-season testing
team costs for race-related activities
championship entry fees
The prize excludes:
transport
food and accommodation for tests and races
passport and/or visas required to attend events
8.4 Formula 4 Prize Selection Process
A subset of Junior drivers who meet the age eligibility requirements will be selected following the World Finals.
This will include the winner of the Junior and Junior Light World Final, provided they are of age.
Invited junior drivers will attend an assessment day and be evaluated by motorsport experts.
The prize will be awarded to the driver achieving the highest score across multiple criteria.
FAT Karting League reserves the right not to award the prize if no driver meets the safety and/or performance standards set by the team.
8.5 Prize Winner Obligations
The prize winner must complete all required pre-season tests as determined by the team.
FAT Karting League reserves the right to replace the prize winner during the season due to:
underperformance
illness or injury
conduct that brings the organisation or its partners into disrepute
8.6 Prize Substitution
FAT Karting League reserves the right to change the prize from the FIA British F4 Championship to an alternative series.
9. Safeguarding and Welfare
9.1 FAT Karting League is committed to participant safety, including child protection policies and trained safeguarding officers at events.
10. Refunds and Cancellations
10.1 Individual Event Tickets
a) Tickets are non-refundable if the attendee cancels.
b) A credit for a future event may be offered for cancellation requests made at least four weeks before the event date.
10.2 Season Tickets
a) Season tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
b) If a customer cannot attend an event secured by a season ticket, FAT Karting League will, provided that at least four weeks’ written notice is given, use reasonable endeavours to offer an alternative event of equivalent nature.
Such alternatives are offered entirely at FAT Karting League’s discretion and subject to availability.
No guarantee is made that a suitable alternative will be provided.
10.3 Event Cancellation or Postponement
a) If we reschedule an event, attendees may either attend the rescheduled date or request a credit for a future event.
b) Credit requests must be submitted within one week of the rescheduling announcement.
c) For season tickets, any credits will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
d) No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations caused by force majeure, including extreme weather.
11. Liability
11.1 Our liability is limited to the face value of the ticket purchased.
12. Governing Law
12.1 These T&Cs are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Complaints should be directed to hello@fat-kartingleague.com
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We will acknowledge complaints within five working days and aim to resolve them within fourteen working days.
13.2 Mediation may be offered if disputes cannot be resolved internally. Both parties must agree to participate.
13.3 Unresolved disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14. Event Day Procedures
14.1 Arrival times, schedules, and updates will be communicated to ticket holders before the event.
15. Health and Safety
15.1 All participants must comply with the FKL Rules and Sporting Regulations, which can be found on our website.
15.2 Equipment requirements for events are detailed in the Rules and Sporting Regulations.
15.3 Non-compliance with safety measures may result in disqualification without refund.
15.4 FAT Karting League may remove participants from events if safety is a concern. In such cases, participants may be offered an alternative event for future bookings.
By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.