# FAT Karting League

> A global arrive-and-drive karting competition for drivers aged 5–17, designed by F1 engineers Rob Smedley and Ferdi Porsche to put talent first. All karts, helmets, race suits, and safety gear are provided. Drivers race in equal machinery so results reflect skill, not budget.

## Key facts

- Ages: 5–17, grouped into Bambino (5–9), Cadet (8–13), Junior (12–17).
- Format: Arrive-and-drive. All equipment included.
- Pathway: First Practice → Placement → Regional Championship → Pro Championship → World Finals → Formula 4 (fully funded F4 seat awarded each year).
- Pricing: UK from £195 per half-day; US (Midwest, SoCal, Texas, NorCal) from $340 per event.
- Founders: Rob Smedley (CEO & Co-founder, former Head of Vehicle Performance at Williams, race engineer to Felipe Massa at Ferrari); Ferdi Porsche (Co-founder, great-great-grandson of Ferdinand Porsche).

## Locations

- United Kingdom — premier outdoor circuits across the UK.
- Midwest USA — Illinois, Indiana, and the greater Midwest.
- Southern California USA — greater Los Angeles area.
- Northern California USA — Bay Area and surrounds.
- Texas USA — Dallas area.
- Coming soon: Germany, North Carolina.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://fat-kartingleague.com/)
- [About](https://fat-kartingleague.com/about)
- [Event Calendar & Locations](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs)
- [FAQ](https://fat-kartingleague.com/faq)
- [Blog](https://fat-kartingleague.com/blog)
- [F4 Prize](https://fat-kartingleague.com/f4-prize)
- [Petersen Scholarship](https://fat-kartingleague.com/petersen-scholarship)
- [Careers](https://fat-kartingleague.com/careers)

## Hubs

- [UK](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/uk) — [Pro Championship](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/uk/pro-championship), [Regional Championship](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/uk/regional-championship)
- [Midwest USA](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/midwest-usa) — [Pro](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/midwest-usa/pro-championship), [Regional](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/midwest-usa/regional-championship)
- [SoCal USA](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/socal-usa) — [Pro](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/socal-usa/pro-championship), [Regional](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/socal-usa/regional-championship)
- [NorCal USA](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/norcal-usa) — [Pro](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/norcal-usa/pro-championship), [Regional](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/norcal-usa/regional-championship)
- [Texas USA](https://fat-kartingleague.com/hubs/texas-usa)

## Sitemap

- [XML Sitemap](https://fat-kartingleague.com/sitemap.xml)