Strathclyde University Karting Club

Follow the exploits of the Strathclyde Uni Karting Club as we compete in the #BUKC2018 and organise motorsport events for students. photo credit: @craig.y

[Emily Glanvill @racer_emily]

My beautiful best friends <3 I owe so many friendships to motorsport, but these guys are one of a kind @theBUKC @StrathKarting @UniStrathclyde @StrathUnion

[Club100 Racing @Club100racing]

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Today we are supporting in partnership with @theBUKC with our superb @BirelART chassis’s fleet @ClayKarting and culmination of #BUKC2018 season, watch the finals #live #Livestream #video direct via @AlphaTimingUK the UK’s premier arrive & #karting
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[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Heavyweight Heat 3 out now!

George is looking to push on and get a strong finish to give himself a strong position going into the finals.

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Grads Heat 4 coming up!

This final heat of the Grads class sees Greg try to pick up some more points after an unfortunate Sausage incident in the first of his races caused him to finish further back than expected despite his good pace! 😂

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Lightweights Heat 2 up next!

This race will see defending Champ Jessica Alexander out in her first heat of the day alongside Christopher Doyle, one of the strongest performers for Strath this season.

Get over to Alpha Live now to watch!

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Lightweight Heat 1 starting now!

A strong turnout for Strathclyde with Matthew Bird and Hersch Reddy looking to start their day off right!

Both have run well this season so lots of potential!

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Heavyweight Heat 1 up next!

George Liddle takes to the track as Strathclyde's only driver in class. Looking to put in a decent performance to set himself up for a shot at the A final later on today.

Get on the live stream to see what he can do.

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

And it's GO GO GO! Lights out on Grads Heat 1!

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Grads Practice/Heat 1 starting now!

Greg Barnard is out showing Strath alumni are just as strong as the current cohort.

Want to follow the progress? Alpha Live are streaming all of today's racing on Facebook and YouTube!

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Excitement is building as our field of potential @theBUKC Drivers Champions takes their final track walk of the season... but later on the gloves come off as it’s every driver for themselves!!! @StrathUnion

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

@MancPhil @theBUKC @StrathUnion Proud enough for a celebration on Monday night? 😉

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

CHAMPIONS!!!!

Huge congrats to #85 Strathclyde A, BUKC Rookies Champions 2018! 😁🎉

An outstanding performance across the year missing out on the perfect score by only 1 point!

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Racing is GO!

Follow Strathclyde's progress in Races 2,3,4+5 on Alpha Live's Stream on Facebook and YouTube.

The running order is (A/B):
R2: Chris/Andrew
R3: Jess/Rob
R4: Matthew/Craig
R5: George/Hersch

A in #85
B in #93

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[BUKC @theBUKC]

Current rookie championship leaders Strathclyde take pole in session 3! #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Half way through Qualis and the performances have reflected the weather conditions, a tad damp. The shining star that is @Jessicaa__20 managed to pole Quali 3 to brighten the morning.

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018 #ThisStrathGirlCan

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

First out on track for Strathclyde in qualifying 2 are Chris Doyle for the A Team and Andrew Chapman for the B’s - facing tricky greasy conditions!

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Rookies has begun! Qualifying 1 about to begin. Get on over to Alpha Live on Facebook and YouTube to watch the action as it unfolds on the Live Stream!

Great fun guaranteed thanks to the wonderful Dorchester weather 😁

@theBUKC @StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Morning! We are getting ourselves set for the final Rookies Round of @theBUKC! Racing starts at 9:30. Stay tuned for updates.

@StrathUnion #BUKC2018

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

And... we're off! BUKC Finals weekend starts now as we set off on our MAMMOTH 440mile trek down to Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorchester.

Keep up with the action from Rookies and Drivers Champs on the Facebook or YouTube live streams courtesy of Alpha Live.

@theBUKC @StrathUnion

[Strathclyde University Karting Club @StrathKarting]

Well done Strathclyde A on a fantastic 2nd place finish over all!🏆🏎💨 A solid 7th from the B team too. A great trip for both teams🤗