Path by age.

Ages 5–7 First laps

Goal

To see whether the interest is real, learn to drive safely and listen to the instructor.

What we do

Trial sessions in children’s karts, a playful introduction to the simulator, racewear chosen to fit.

What you do

You bring your child 2–4 times a month, with no pressure and no equipment to buy.

Budget guide

€50–⁠150 a month. Almost all of it is track time; there is no equipment and no travel at this step.

When to move on

Your child asks to go to the track, holds the racing line and follows the instructor.

Ages 7–9 Training and first races

Goal

Regular training and the first club races.

What we do

A training plan on the simulator and on track, tests with telemetry, a team kart to rent in the children’s class, the first club races. Rotax Micro and Mini MAX are the most affordable way into competitive karting at world level.

What you do

You keep a steady schedule and buy basic racewear (used is fine).

Budget guide

€300–⁠700 a month; the first year on rental or club equipment is €3,000–⁠8,000. Regular training, tyres, fuel and the first entry fees are added.

When to move on

Lap times are consistent (within about 1%), and there is visible progress from test to test.

Ages 9–12 National series

Goal

A full season of the Bulgarian National Karting Series (BFK).

What we do

Your child’s own engineer-mechanic at training and rounds, a coach and team trips: if you trust us to store and maintain the equipment, we take it to the rounds ourselves; a debrief after every race. The kart can be new or used, owned or rented; when your child moves up a class, we will sell the old one.

What you do

You plan the budget a season ahead, get the licence and add physical training.

Budget guide

€8,000–⁠20,000 a season on your own equipment. Now there is your own equipment and its wear, the licence, entry fees for the rounds, travel (some rounds are in Greece) and the work of the engineer-mechanic and the coach. The range depends on whether the equipment is new or used and on how many tests there are between races.

When to move on

Consistently in the national series top 5, a clear gap to the leader, calm racecraft in close battles.

Important: The series is moving to FIA classes: OK-⁠N Junior and OK-⁠Junior (from 12), OK-⁠N, OK and KZ2; the federation has not yet announced which of them will be on next season’s calendar. Rotax remains an affordable way to race in club and regional series.

Ages 12–14 First international experience

Goal

To find out where your child stands against the European field.

What we do

OK-⁠N Junior or OK-⁠Junior, preparation for 1–3 international events: FIA CEZ rounds, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy as a more affordable option, next season’s FIA Karting Arrive & Drive (the organiser provides the equipment). Help with the documents and the application to the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, through the federation that issues your licence.

What you do

You travel to events, get a competitor licence in your name where it is required, and arrange schooling around the trips.

Budget guide

€20,000–⁠50,000 a season. Entry fees, distances and the number of tests grow: at international level you cannot fight for results without them.

When to move on

Results in the top half at international level, interest from scouts or partners.

Ages 14–17 Career decision

Goal

To choose a direction deliberately: single-seaters, closed-wheel racing or sim racing.

What we do

OK-⁠N, OK or KZ2 (from 15), Rotax Senior as a more affordable option, tests in single-seaters and GT cars, looking for scholarships, selections and partners, an honest assessment of the chances. We write down a fallback route in advance.

What you do

You decide on a large budget or an alternative route, and look for support together with us.

Budget guide

From €50,000 a season in Europe; a season of F4 is €145,000–⁠250,000+. F4 is open only from the age of 15.

When to move on

Results plus outside support (an academy, a sponsor, a scholarship), or a deliberate choice of another route.

Any age Simulator

Goal

An inexpensive way in and regular practice.

What we do

The KartSim sim centre, the same simulator used for the Champions of the Future eSports selection. Training with telemetry analysis; we invite the best to a test in a real kart. We run simulator tournaments, and their winners can get free training on a real track.

What you do

Time and discipline.

Budget guide

At a reasonable price.

When to move on

A steady pace in training earns an invitation to a real track.

Important: At 5–8 the simulator helps, but a real track shows talent more honestly.