InKart – The Final
Daytona Milton Keynes
The Final Round of InKart Season One 2026 at Daytona Milton Keynes brought the season to a close on the demanding International layout, with the Heats format producing close racing throughout the day before two captivating A-Finals crowned the champions.
The first Cadet Heat was decided by the narrowest of margins as Charlie Marden edged out Teddy Mullan by just 0.023 seconds in a thrilling sprint to the finish. Jed Khoza completed the top three after another consistent drive. In Heat One for the Junior class, Jack Dowding made the perfect start to the day, producing a dominant performance to take victory in the opening race. Behind him, Baxter Hartley successfully fended off constant pressure from Holly Sabin to secure second place, with Sabin completing the podium.
The Cadets produced another close contest in Heat Two as Leo Sibthorpe narrowly held off Sean Chan, with Joshua Pink finishing only a short distance behind in third to underline the competitiveness of the class. Ryan Cafferkey claimed victory in the second Junior Heat after a closely fought battle with Gillen Townshend, eventually crossing the line just ahead of his rival. Arya Nalli delivered another strong performance to finish third, albeit with a gap to the leading pair.
Heat Three saw Teddy Mullan reverse the result from the opening heat in the Cadets, defeating Charlie Marden this time around. Jude Grainge rounded out the top three after another composed drive. Junior star Dowding continued his impressive form in Heat Three, taking another commanding victory that all but guaranteed him pole position for the A-Final. Hugo Brabin produced one of his strongest performances of the day to finish second, while Daniel Burrows completed the podium.
The final Qualifying Heat in the Cadets saw the leading pair mirror their results from Heat Two, Leo Sibthorpe charging over the line first followed by Sean Chan. Joshua Pink was unable to retain his P3 position over Ernest Sztuba who pushed through the pack to take the lead. Heat Four in the Junior class belonged to Gillen Townshend, who drove superbly to take victory and secure a front-row start alongside Dowding for the A-Final. Arya Nalli backed up his earlier podium with another impressive second-place finish, while Ryan Cafferkey crossed the line in third.
In the Cadet B-Final, Ernest Sztuba was back on form after a disappointing Heat Two race. He secured the all-important promotion after taking victory ahead of Winslow Potgieter in second and Leo Foster in third. The Junior B-Final saw Daniel Maruatyak produce a faultless drive to take victory and earn promotion to the A-Final. Max Kilmer-Barber finished second, with Thor Frost completing the podium.
The Cadet A-Final provided a fitting climax to the championship with the top three separated by less than a second at the finish. Joshua Pink came out on top after an outstanding race, with Charlie Marden finishing second and Leo Sibthorpe claiming third after an intense battle that went right to the line. The Junior A-Final was just as dramatic, Jack Dowding and Gillen Townshend traded the lead throughout an enthralling race, swapping positions multiple times in a thrilling battle at the front. When the chequered flag finally fell Dowding emerged victorious to complete a perfect day on the International circuit. Ryan Cafferkey capped off an excellent weekend with an impressive drive to complete the podium.
The Final Round delivered everything expected of a championship finale: close racing, dramatic overtakes and battles decided by the finest of margins, bringing another exciting InKart season to a memorable conclusion.
Championship Review
Just four points separated the top two by the end of the season in a fitting conclusion to an immensely competitive Cadet championship. Leo Sibthorpe claimed the title after an incredibly consistent campaign, narrowly edging out Teddy Mullan, whose race wins and determined performances kept the title fight alive until the very end. Completing the top three was Charlie Marden, who enjoyed an excellent season of his own. Frequently involved in the closest battles of the year, Marden’s pace and consistency earned him a well-deserved place in the championship’s top three.
In the Junior class, Jack Dowding emerged as champion after a superb campaign, securing the title by just seven points over his closest rival, Gillen Townshend. The pair were evenly matched throughout the season, producing some of the year’s most memorable battles and taking the championship fight all the way to the final race. Dowding’s consistency, combined with his pace when it mattered most, ultimately proved enough to clinch the crown. Daniel Maruatyak completed the overall championship podium in third. Despite having to fight his way through the B-Final at the Final Round, his strong performances across the season ensured he finished among the championship’s leading drivers.
With both championships decided by single-digit margins, Season One of the Daytona Milton Keynes 2026 InKart series will be remembered as one of the closest and most competitive in recent years. From lights out at the opening round to the chequered flag of the finale, drivers across both classes delivered outstanding racing, setting the stage for the next season of one of our most loved championships.
Daytona Tamworth
A packed grid took descended on Daytona Tamworth for the Final Round of InKart Season One 2026. As the sun set on another exciting season of racing, two new champions were set to be crowned.
No single driver dominated the Heats in the Cadet class, with Nathan Grech and Jack Mills winning respective races. However, Oliver Benton stood out, despite missing out on the top spot within his division, he claimed fastest lap honours, finding himself at the sharp end of the field across both races. The competitiveness of this class dictated only one certainty going into the all-important Final – the race would be too close to call.
Only one story was ever going to dominate the Junior class in the Final Round and that was the epic campaign of Driver of the Month, Tyler Shanks. If he was able to take a round sweep, something he has made short work of thus far this season, dropped rounds would provide him with an almost unheard-of maximum points haul for the entire season. Sure enough, he pushed through the Heat races to keep the dream alive heading into the Final. But not without competition, as an incredibly close battled ensued, featuring the highly skilled Hugo Macmillan and George Glossop.
In the Cadet Final, Benton’s day finally came together. Taking the fastest lap on the way, he pulled away from the field throughout the concluding fifteen minutes of the season and took a comfortable five second lead in the process. Nathan Grech and Jack Mills locked horns to decide the order of the final podium positions, just five tenths of a second between them at the line. Grech was able to hold on to second at the end of a hard fought but clean battle, Mills forced to settle for a very respectable third placed position.
The Junior Final was a much more comfortable affair for Shanks after the dramatics of the earlier Heats races. With the stage set for the culmination of a perfect season, he grasped the opportunity with both hands and completed the final race of the series in style. By the chequered flag, Shanks victory by one and a half seconds, securing the fastest lap bonus point in the process after finding the lead early and building his gap steadily. Archie Beswick was behind, equally not feeling much pressure to hold onto his second place as Hugo Macmillan readily slotted into P3, three seconds behind. Championship positions were on the line as Jacen Dunkerley battled George Glossop for fourth, ultimately Glossop was able to hold on by a mere two tenths of a second.
Championship Review
Four round wins out of eight saw Jack Mills come out on top in the Cadet championship. His absolute domination of Round Four, taking a sweep, was arguably the highlight of his season. The rest of the Cadet top three could have finished in any order, with Oliver Benton and Nathan Grech second and third respectively. Benton’s only win of the season came in the Final Round, though his consistency on the podium was impeccable, harking the inevitability of his position at the top end of the standings. Grech was under pressure for much of the season from the incredibly quick Greyson Scandrett and Logan Staunton, but a round win in the mid-season laid strong foundations to carry him through to his final result.
In the Junior class, Tyler Shanks’ domination sets a Daytona Tamworth record that will take some beating. Taking five round sweeps out of eight and therefore maximum points. This is one of the most remarkable achievements Shanks could have hoped to achieve after missing the First Round of the championship. All we can is that his genuine unbeatable form has been a joy to watch. This is not to do a disservice to his competitors, all incredibly strong drivers in their own right and inevitably ones to watch come next season. Archie Beswick was a worthy runner up, despite not winning any individual rounds this season. He was frequently seen keeping Shanks honest and can be delighted with his runner-up trophy, evidence of unfaltering consistency at the front of the field. There was a tie for third in the championship with Noah Fortune and Jayden Baker tied on 257 points, however, Fortune’s impressive victory in Round One of the season was enough to see him take the final piece of silverware.
Daytona Sandown Park
The Final Round of the 2026 InKart Season arrived at Daytona Sandown Park with both championships still to be decided. With temperatures climbing to over 30°C throughout the day, drivers faced one of the hottest races of the season as six Qualifying Heats and three Finals stood between them and championship glory. The demanding conditions made consistency just as important as outright pace, with every Heat carrying added significance before the grids were set for the C, B and A-Finals.
The Junior class opened the day with a superb battle in Heat One as Milan Pillay narrowly claimed victory ahead of Jack Candasamy by just over three tenths of a second, while Lucas Fasabi Rios completed the podium after another strong drive. The Cadets saw Diogo Dinis take the opening honours ahead of Joshua Puttick, with Alexander Montgomery finishing third to begin his day positively.
Heat Two produced another change at the front in both classes. Dexter Roest edged out Sebastian Mejer in a race decided by just 0.075 seconds, while Harvey Standfield secured third in another closely fought contest. In the Cadets, Jenson Fuller showed the form that had kept him in championship contention all season, taking victory ahead of Samuel Baker, with Yasin Ahmed rounding out the top three.
By Heat Three, momentum had shifted again. Hadi Chaudry produced an excellent drive to lead home Jason Bond and Callum Law, beginning a run of results that would establish him as one of the quickest drivers of the afternoon. The Cadets continued their trend of different winners as Ejay Barrs-James claimed victory ahead of Lorenzo Zarella and Alexander Nechev, underlining just how evenly matched the class had become.
Heat Four saw familiar names return to the front. Pillay claimed his second Heat victory of the day, comfortably leading Jack Candasamy and Lucas Fasabi Rios once again to strengthen his position ahead of the Finals. In the Cadets, penalties played their part after the chequered flag, but the race itself highlighted how competitive the midfield remained, with drivers battling tooth and nail for position as valuable Qualifying points were on the line.
The fifth Heat again produced new winners. Sebastian Mejer returned to the top step after an assured drive ahead of Leo Betts and Harvey Standfield, keeping himself firmly in contention for the A-Final. The Cadets saw Jack Dodgson emerge victorious after another close contest, with Jenson Fuller once again on the podium in second ahead of Samuel Baker, continuing the championship leader’s remarkable consistency.
The concluding Heat completed a fascinating picture before the Finals. Hadi Chaudry capped off an outstanding afternoon by taking a second consecutive Heat victory ahead of Jason Bond and Barnaby Ford, while Lorenzo Zarella led the Cadets home from Alexander Tonev and Ejay Barrs-James. The closing Heat also kept race control busy, with a number of penalties issued across both classes for failing to comply with yellow flags. As the championship reached its conclusion, maintaining discipline under caution proved just as important as outright pace, with several competitors losing valuable positions after post-race penalties.
The C-Finals produced some of the closest racing of the day. George Tappy claimed Junior honours by less than a second from Luka Teneishvili, while Sebastian Van Wyk crossed the line a mere thousandth of a second further back in one of the tightest finishes of the season. In the Cadets, Cameron Annis led home Alessandro Aiolfi and Frank Mehlberg, earning promotion after a composed drive in difficult conditions.
The B-Finals were equally competitive. Kyle Rosario secured victory in the Junior field ahead of Barnaby Ford and Oliver Whitaker after another closely fought contest. The race also featured one of the day’s more significant stewarding decisions, with Callum Law receiving a blocking penalty while battling for position, dropping him further down the Final classification. The Cadet B-Final belonged to Alexander Pecorella, who finished ahead of Yasin Ahmed and Ethan Davis after another entertaining battle through the field.
Attention then turned to the A Finals, where the season would reach its conclusion. The Junior class more than lived up to expectations. Milan Pillay and Sebastian Mejer spent the race locked together at the front, neither driver able to establish a decisive advantage. After an intense battle lasting the full distance, Pillay crossed the finish line just 0.113 seconds ahead of Mejer to complete one of the closest victories of the season. Jack Candasamy secured third after another composed performance, while the battle immediately behind saw Harvey Standfield, Jason Bond, Kyle Rosario, Leo Betts and Lucas Fasabi Rios all finish within little more than a second, highlighting the incredible depth of competition in the Junior field.
The Cadet A Final provided another fitting finale. Jenson Fuller converted his consistent day into overall victory after fending off relentless pressure from Samuel Baker, with only 0.568 seconds separating the pair at the flag. Lorenzo Zarella completed the podium less than two tenths further back, meaning the top three were covered by just 0.730 seconds after an outstanding race. Behind them, Jack Dodgson, Joshua Puttick and Alexander Montgomery completed the leading six after another fiercely contested final.
Championship Review
The Final Round delivered exactly what a season finale should. Across six Heats and three Finals, the hot conditions never reduced the intensity of the racing, with close finishes, changing winners and championship-calibre performances throughout the day.
The Junior championship went right down to the wire. Although Milan Pillay ended the season with victory in the A-Final, it was Jack Candasamy whose consistency across the campaign proved decisive, securing the championship by just five points over Sebastian Mejer. Hadi Chaudry’s superb late-season form earned him third overall, only a further nine points behind second, while Pillay’s remarkable Final round lifted him to fourth after an excellent finish to the season.
In the Cadets, Jenson Fuller crowned an outstanding campaign by taking both the A-Final victory and the championship on the same afternoon. Jack Dodgson finished second overall after another strong showing, while Joshua Puttick completed the championship podium following a season built on consistency. With just 38-points covering the top three after eight rounds, the title battle remained competitive until the final meeting.
With another season complete, InKart once again showcased exactly why it continues to attract some of the strongest young karting talent. From the opening Heats through to the Final chequered flag, the racing remained fiercely competitive, producing memorable battles across every final and bringing another outstanding season of Junior karting to a fitting conclusion.
Thursday Night League – The Final
Daytona Milton Keynes
Thursday Night League Season One 2026 came to a close under the lights at Daytona Milton Keynes, with drivers tackling the demanding International Layout for one final showdown in what has been a truly epic season of kart racing.
Qualifying in the SODI Lightweight class saw George Benson produce a blistering lap to secure pole position, edging out Benjamin Barath, with Nathan Turner lining up third on the grid after another competitive session. Over in the Heavyweights, it was an incredibly close battle for pole. Michael Bowles just managed to deny Ash Chivers the top spot by the narrowest of margins, while David Rollins completed the top three.
The Lightweight Sprint Race delivered plenty of action from start to finish. Nathan Turner produced a superb drive to take the chequered flag and claim victory on the road after a closely fought race. Benjamin Barath crossed the line in second, but 25 seconds of track limits penalties after the race saw him drop down the order. That promoted George Benson to second place in the final classification, rewarding his strong pace throughout the evening, while Aidan Flynn inherited the final podium position in third. Turner’s measured and consistent performance ensured he finished the season on a high, taking a deserved victory in the Final Round of the Thursday Night League.
The Heavyweight contest was just as intense, with Ash Chivers and Michael Bowles renewing their Qualifying duel throughout the race. This time, Chivers came out on top, edging Bowles by a mere tenth of a second in a thrilling finish that brought the season to a spectacular conclusion. Richard Danby completed the podium in third after another consistent performance.
Qualifying in the DMAX Lightweight class couldn’t have been much closer. Charlie Csepreghi snatched pole position by an astonishing 0.014 seconds ahead of brother Jacob Csepreghi. Vernon Frazer completed the top three after another strong Qualifying performance. In the DMAX Heavyweights, Oliver Sargeant stamped his authority on the field, securing pole position by a commanding margin. Stefan Ienasescu qualified second, with Charlie Newman lining up third.
The Lightweight Sprint Race lived up to its billing, with Charlie Csepreghi converting pole position into victory after a composed and controlled drive at the front of the field. Jacob Csepreghi crossed the line in second but was later handed a penalty for excessive track limits, dropping him down the order. That promoted Vernon Frazer to second place, while Joshua Hamilton inherited the final podium position in third. It was a fitting end to an impressive evening for Charlie Csepreghi, who backed up his narrow pole position with a faultless race victory.
Oliver Sargent completed a perfect evening in the Heavyweight class, converting his dominant pole position into an equally commanding race win. Behind him, Charlie Newman produced a strong performance to climb onto the second step of the podium, while Stefan Ienasescu secured third place to complete the podium after another consistent drive.
Championship Review
The SODI Lightweight Championship went right down to the wire, with Barry Morris emerging victorious by the slimmest of margins. After a season-long battle, Morris secured the title by just three points over Nathan Turner, whose late-season form kept the championship fight alive until the Final Round. Adam Aksamitowski completed the championship podium in third after a consistently strong campaign that saw him remain among the frontrunners throughout the season.
The SODI Heavyweight Championship also delivered a thrilling conclusion, as Ash Chivers edged out Michael Bowles to claim the title after an intense rivalry that lasted all season. David Rollins secured third place in the final standings, capping off a consistent championship campaign.
The DMAX Lightweight Championship belonged to Jacob Csepreghi, whose pace and consistency across the season earned him the title. Charlie Csepreghi finished as runner-up after pushing his brother throughout the campaign, while Adam Pughe claimed third overall to complete the championship top three.
Oliver Sargeant proved to be the class of the field in the DMAX Heavyweight Championship, cruising to the title after a dominant season that saw him consistently set the benchmark. Charlie Newman secured second place in the standings, with Stefan Ienasescu completing the championship podium in third.
From last-lap battles and photo finishes to championship-deciding performances, Season One 2026 of Thursday Night League provided outstanding racing across every category. Congratulations to all of this season’s champions, podium finishers and competitors for another memorable season of competition at Daytona Milton Keynes.
Results:
Daytona Tamworth
Daytona Milton Keynes
Daytona Sandown Park
Jamie Chadwick Series
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