RADICAL AND WERA TOOLS UK ANNOUNCE EXCITING COLLABORATION TO SUPPORT RISING BRITISH KARTING TALENT

Donington Park, UK (4th September 2024) – Radical Motorsport, one of the world's most successful racing car manufacturers, is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Wera Tools UK, a world-leader in innovative hand tools. Together, they are launching an exciting initiative that will provide a young karter from the Wera Tools British Karting Championships (BKC) an unparalleled opportunity: a fully-sponsored season in the 2025 Radical Cup UK, with the driver only needing to cover insurance and entry costs.

Jon Roach

3 Sep 2024

This collaboration is designed to foster the next generation of motorsport talent by offering a promising karter a chance to step up to the world of sports car racing. The selected driver will benefit from a complete season of racing in the Radical Cup UK, where they will compete in the latest Radical SR3 XXR supported by the Radical factory Works Team, under the banner of the “Radical Racing Rebels”. They will also secure a place in the coveted Wera Alliance Racing Academy programme for 2025. A second Radical SR3 XXR will be made available for another karting graduate to join the team at a heavily reduced season price.

Formed in Germany in 1936, the Wera Tools brand is rebellious and inventive, with a range of tools that continually challenge the standard. Wera are the “tool Rebels” and the company values of honesty, passion and enthusiasm aligns well with the action-packed racing and aspirational ethos of both the British Karting Championship and the Radical Cup UK.

The Wera Tools BKC is home to fast emerging talent, with the best kart drivers in Britain regularly fighting it out for the number one plate. The BKC is also the perfect stepping-stone for international competition or other racing disciplines, with the likes of British F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, George Russell, Alex Albon and Ollie Bearman all cutting their teeth at British national level karting.

The Radical Racing Rebels provides a unique opportunity to follow in the footsteps of previous karting graduates such as Daryl DeLeon, who started car racing with Radical, went on to become both UK champion and win the inaugural 2022 Radical World Finals in Las Vegas before being offered a seat in the British Touring Car Championships. Similarly, last season’s Radical Cup UK champion, Theo Micouris, also went through the British Karting ranks and is another graduate of the successful Motorsport UK Academy programme, Micouris is now racing LMP4 across Europe with team-mate and 2023 Radical World Champion, Haydn Chance.

“We are committed to nurturing the future stars of motorsport, and this partnership with Wera Tools UK aligns perfectly with our mission. The Radical Cup UK has always been a breeding ground for talented drivers, and we’re excited to provide this incredible opportunity to a deserving young karter.”

Nicole van der Walt, Motorsport Manager at Radical Motorsport

“At Wera, we believe the tools can always be developed further and our innovative approach has led to many industry-leading products. We see these same qualities in the rising stars of British motorsport. By partnering with Radical Motorsport, we are not only supporting the development of young talent but also highlighting the importance of high-performance tools in achieving success on and off the track.”

Martin Fallon, Marketing Manager of Wera Tools UK

The selection process for the lucky karter will be rigorous, with candidates being evaluated on their performance, potential, and dedication to the sport. The winner will be announced following an assessment programme in October.

Interested candidates can find out more at radicalcup.uk and will also have the chance to meet the Radical team and get up close with the new Radical SR3 XXR at the final rounds of this year’s Wera Tools British Kart Championships, 6-8 September at Whilton Mill, and 27-29 September at Three Sisters.

The initiative underscores both Radical Motorsport and Wera Tools UK’s commitment to supporting the UK’s motorsport community. By offering this unique pathway, the collaboration aims to inspire and encourage the next generation of racing drivers to pursue their dreams.

Interested? Register here… https://err4h6lbtsa.typeform.com/to/fgmLxILM

About Wera Tools UK

Wera Tools are a global hand-tool company headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany. We firmly believe that our tools make life simpler, safer and 'full of joy' for our users.

We shall never be content with existing standards. There are many screwdriving tools... But unlike others, we do not believe that tools have reached their ultimate stage of development. We are always searching for new ideas.

We think differently. We question things. And in so doing, develop screwdriving tools such as the Zyklop ratchet and the Joker open-end wrench - tools that have turned the familiar into the exceptional.

Wera Tools UK are title partner of the British Kart Championships as well as partner of the British F4 Championship. Together with Alliance Racing, the Wera Alliance Racing Academy is an exciting young driver programme that is represented by Matthew Rees in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Will Jenkins in the Porsche Sprint Challenge, Alfie Garford and Jenson Mason in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship.

Away from the racetrack, Wera Tools UK are the Official Tool Partner of the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team and support Max McRae and Garry Pearson in the British Rally Championship.