Junior Drivers Getting Started

Junior Stoxkarts is designed to introduce young drivers to short oval racing in a safe, controlled and structured environment.

Before a Junior driver can race or hire a Stoxkart, there are a few important steps that must be completed. These are in place to ensure safety, fairness and compliance with national governing rules.

Junior Licences

All Junior drivers must hold a full Stoxkarts Junior Licence before taking part in any race events.

Junior drivers cannot race on a day licence. A Licence must be applied for a minimum of 7 days in advance of your first planned meeting. 

This ensures that all Junior competitors:

• Have completed the required safety checks

• Understand the rules and procedures

• Have passed the required competence assessment

This approach helps maintain a safe and controlled environment for all young drivers.

 

ORCi Mandatory Competence Test

Stoxkarts Ltd and the ORCi organisation are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of safety for drivers, officials, and spectators.

As part of this commitment, all Junior drivers must complete a Junior Driver Competence Test before being permitted to take part in a race meeting.

This is not just a Stoxkarts requirement.
It is a mandatory ORCi requirement and applies across Junior oval racing formulas. We do not carry out Competence Tests on the Day of your first meeting. It must be completed at least 24 hours prior.

 

What the Test Involves

The assessment consists of:

• A multiple-choice written questionnaire covering flag signals and safety procedures

• A practical on-track driving assessment

Both elements must be completed before a Junior driver is allowed to race.

All assessments are carried out in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by Stoxkarts Ltd and the ORCi.

The test is conducted under the supervision of an authorised official, with at least one additional official present as an observer. A parent or guardian must also be present at all times during the assessment. 

 

Purpose of the Assessment

The purpose of the test is not to judge speed, but to ensure that drivers:

• Understand flag signals and safety procedures

• Can follow instructions from officials

• Are comfortable and in control on track

It is about safety, awareness and control.

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