The first ever GlazeKart event, a new karting challenge for companies and organisations serving the window, door, conservatory, glass and curtain wall industries, took place at Daytona Milton Keynes on 5 May.

Organised by Walnut Motorsport, the gruelling three-hour endurance race for teams of up to four took place on a 1.3km outdoor circuit using twin-engined racing karts. It was supported by Alcoa Custom Extrusions, Swish Window & Doors Systems and Glassex.

Fourteen teams took to the grid and after 30 minutes of practice and qualifying it was obvious there were serious karting competitors. From the outset Team P&R and Ultraframe battled it out but Team Glassman kept in close touch, leading the rest of the pack. There were also close fought battles further down the field, notably from LMC Metal UK, Swish, Team Super Spacer (Edgetech), Emplas and Team BM (Business Micros), who would finish within three laps of each other.

Racking up 149 laps, Team P & R won a choice of first prize, worth around £1,000, from Walnut Motorsport’s range of corporate events. Ultrafame achieved 146 laps and Team Glassman 143 laps There were trophies and medals for the top three teams and consolation champagne for the most improving team – Go Girl Power from Glass & Glazing Products.

It is hoped GlazeKart will become an annual event.

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Glass Age