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About Charlie

Charlie Blenkinsop is 16, from Yorkshire, racing Junior X30 with Blenk Engineering Motorsport in the British Kart Championships.

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THE STORY

Background

Charlie started karting on small Yorkshire tracks, moving through rentals and club racing before stepping into competitive Junior X30 in 2024.

In 2024 he stepped up into competitive Junior X30 with Blenk Engineering Motorsport, finishing as Vice Champion at South Yorkshire Kart Club and inside the top 10 of every championship he entered.

The 2025/26 season covers three national-level circuits with the same team.

01
16
Years old
02
2024
First competitive season
03
VICE
Champion, South Yorkshire KC
04
TOP 10
Every championship entered
A RACE WEEK

Race weekend schedule

Mon – Thu

School, gym, sim, prep notes from last weekend's data.

Friday

Travel to the circuit. Walk the track, set baseline, talk strategy with Blenk Engineering Motorsport engineers.

Saturday

Free practice and qualifying.

Sunday

Heats, pre-final and final, followed by debrief.