A 30+ strong contingent of current and former daytona champions went head to head on the international stage
A Daytona Milton Keynes marshal and tutor has been crowned champion at the inaugural Rotax Racing Club Finals, one of the biggest international kart racing events of the year. The championship brought together more than 160 drivers from 24 countries, with competitors battling across multiple classes and endurance categories in pursuit of international honours. Among them were over 30 current and former Daytona racers, underlining the strength of the talent pathway in place for up-and-coming hopefuls pesuing a career behind the wheel.
Leading the charge was Daytona Milton Keynes’ own Jamie Tiley-Gooden, who delivered a standout performance to win the Junior Lightweight Final outright and secure the title against a world-class field. For those familiar with our community, Jamie’s success will come as little surprise. Alongside his racing commitments, he works at the circuit as a Marshal, Kart Tester and Tutor, helping new drivers develop their skills while playing an important role in the maintenance of Daytona’s fleet. His victory on the international stage is a testament not only to his talent behind the wheel but also to the opportunities available through grassroots karting and driver development programmes.
While Jamie’s championship-winning performance was the headline story, he was far from the only Daytona-connected driver to impress.
The Junior Super Lightweight category produced an extraordinary result, with the entire podium made up of former Daytona competitors. Two-time champion, Logan McAlister took victory ahead of four-time Daytona Sandown Park Champion and FAT Karting League World Champion Ellis McKenzie, while former Daytona Milton Keynes SuperChamps driver Edgar Azevedo completed the clean sweep in third after setting the fastest lap of the final. Daytona representation continued in the Junior Lightweight class, where DMAX Lights Championship leader and Daytona SuperChamps regular Dawid Sniezko secured an impressive third-place finish to join Jamie on the podium. In the Senior Heavyweight category, former Daytona 24 Hour Champion Alex Prichard added another major result to his extensive racing CV by claiming third place against a highly competitive field.
And yet, the influence of Daytona drivers extended far beyond the sprint categories.
The endurance element of the Rotax Racing Club Finals featured a strong contingent of Daytona-linked teams and drivers, including Titan Motorsport as well as reigning Daytona Milton Keynes 24-Hour champions KBR (DMAX), and DNH Miles-Shelby Squad (SODI). The event also showcased a team made up almost entirely of drivers from the Jamie Chadwick Series, including Kiera Boylan, Rhianna Purcocks and Lily Jeffs, representing not only Daytona but the JCS and all it stands for, developing women in motorsport in both opportunity and ability. With Daytona competitors represented across multiple classes and disciplines throughout the event, the championship served as another reminder of the circuit’s role in developing drivers capable of competing, and winning, on the international stage.
Karting remains the foundation of modern motorsport, with drivers such as George Russell and Lando Norris beginning their careers in championships like these before progressing to the highest levels of racing. The inaugural Rotax Racing Club Finals demonstrated exactly why. For Daytona Motorsport, it was a weekend filled with podiums, championship victories and standout performances.
For Jamie Tiley-Gooden, it was the latest milestone in an already impressive journey from Daytona Milton Keynes tutor and marshal to international champion.
And for the next generation of Daytona racers watching from the sidelines, it provided proof that the path from local circuit to international success is very much within reach.
