Tarporley Karting Team
A brief history of us
Drivers
We have regularly competing junior kart drivers across many ages, from 8 - 17, and the lineup changes quite rapidly as new drivers join. Whatever school age you’re at, you will be made welcome. Get to know some of our faces, and an idea of scale - meet a few of our current club and owner drivers, and of course the leadership team.
Jack B Honda #22, age 8
Harry B Honda #21, age 8
Zach Honda #23, age 9
Marco K Honda #16, age 10
Alfie K Honda #15, age 11
Connor J Honda #60, age 12
Matthew R Honda #31, age 13
Rowan S Rotax #43, age 14
Lauren B Honda #32, age 14
Will D Honda #64, age 14
Alfie S Honda #65, age 14
Emily A Honda #63, age 14
Lachlan B Rotax #10, age 15
Braydon D Rotax #69, age 16
Alex F Rotax #46, age 16
Krystian K Honda #44, age 16
Matthew H Rotax #44, age 17
Abbie M TKM #36, age 18
Team Leaders
Running the team takes a variety of people keeping karts operational, drivers knowledgable, regulations updated, race meetings entered, trips organised, furthering recruitment... For the 2024/2025 season, we have:
Nick
Long standing TKT Leader Nick has seen two sons graduate the team, and currently mechanics for his daughter. Very rarely seen without a comms radio, spanner and someone seeking advice!
Antony
An old adage reads "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" - however if it is, take it to Antony! A skilled racecar driver, ARDS instructor & engineer, he joined the team in 2017 and has overseen many race wins.
Andy
Andy knows how it all works - anything technical or mechanical - he is bound to have a spare, or a tool to fit! He used to drive in NatSKA back when he was in school (which is a little time ago now).
Neil
Now in his 5th season with the team, Neil is keen to ensure things keep ticking over nicely: engines as well as performances. Already a keen eye on the regulations, he is constantly chasing (mainly Anthony) for more knowledge!
A brief history of the club
- 1987, Tarporley Karting Team passed the concept test There was enough participatory interest, and Tarporley High School was keen to push their technology department further - so in combination with the parents of the time, the club was formed.
- 1999, National Sprint Championships A motley-crew gather to show the rest of country how it's done. With over 20 drivers in attendance back then, our status as one of the country's largest Schools' Karting Teams is cemented. Team photo | Gallery http://www.karting.co.uk
- 2010, Rotary help out Thanks to a generous donation from Tarporley Rotary Club, we can offer new helmets & race suits to more new starting members. Read article www.cheshire-live.co.uk
- 2012, Team Leader update Adam Mchugh takes over from Bruce Lister as Team Leader.
- 2013, Futher Team changes Nick Mills steps into the Team Leader hotseat for the first time. We take one of our largest contingents to Nationals, fielding 32 drivers! Read article www.cheshire-live.co.uk
- 2014, SV Racing gets involved Champion SV Racing team hosts our aspiring drivers, engineers and mechanics at its Wettenhall workshop. Read article bammotorsportmanagement.com
- 2017, 30th Birthday Fresh after the Nationals in Llandow, time for eveyone to let their hair down - assisted by Paul Duke.
- 2018, British Touring Cars come calling Two ex-Tarporley High School students entertained current Year 10 pupils during a special assembly held last week when they returned to school to share their experiences. Read article www.so-counties.co.uk
- 2018, Time for a change As successes continue to come on the track, Harry Heath took the reigns and changes were being made in the back-office, including a new logo.
- 2019, More hands on deck as we suffer a setback Nick Mills back as a Team Leader, along with Graham Sime and Antony Bott. Thieves strike as karts are stolen from the team shed. Read article www.cheshire-live.co.uk
- 2026 and beyond... 38 years since our inception - who knows what will come next.