In 2010 Ben is moving to thefaster class of MINI MAX.
To move into this class Ben has joined SPR Racing.
He will be run by Sam Pollitt, and join team mate and friend Harri Taylor.
Ben Hingeley with Lewis Hamilton FEB 09
Ben meets his hero Lewis Hamilton.
The official launch of the new Formula Kart Stars (formaly stars of tomorrow)
took place at PFI Lincolnshire, a limited number of spaces were available
to attend and luckily Ben was one of those few. The Patron of FKS and Guest of Honour was F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
Ben got to meet his Hero, and receive a few words of advice. He also met Anthony, Lewis Dad.
Ben wins MBKC Invitation Series Championship
On 10th January 2009 Manchester and Buxton Kart Club held their annual
Presentation Dinner. Ben won the Invitation series Championship and can be seen collecting his award. Well done to all the Champions including 2nd place
Robbie Lightfoot, and 3rd place Will Stowell.
Many Congratulations to Seb Morris who won the MBKC Cadet Championship.
Ben filmed by the BBC
In November Ben was featured on the BBC North Wales Tonight.
The BBC had heard how Ben had won a magnifient 21 trophies in his 1st year of
racing, holds the lap record for the Valley Circuit in Three Sisters, and won the Invitation Series Championship. The BBC are currently in talks to do a fly on the wall documentary on Ben which will involve them following him during a race meeting.
The feature can be seen on the MBKC Website. More Info..
SOLARSPORT YOUNG LION ROARS TO A FANTASTIC WIN! SEPT 08
Since young Ben Hingeley gained Solarsport sponsorship for his kart racing Championship pursuits earlier this month he has been unstoppable. Sporting a whole new Solarsport branded Pit area and Team van, together with Solarsport branded kart, he has brought a ray of sunshine to a thrilling Championship. Racing at the Glan-y-Gors Racing Circuit in Wales this weekend, on a rain soaked track, young lion Ben shook the kart racing establishment!
With a blistering field of established top racers gathered from all over the UK, this new star stamped his mark all over the Championship. Good results in the Qualifying Heats meant a good Grid slot for the Final, normally a foregone conclusion between the two Championship leaders, Seb Morris and Jake Walker, but they reckoned without young Ben!
The race started as usual with Seb Morris easily drawing away from the pack with Ben slotting in nicely right on his tail. Lap`after lap Ben was tucked behind the leader Seb Morris who must have been wondering why he couldnīt shake Ben off, but still they lapped nose to tail!
Ben sets new Lap Record for Valley MBKC
28th September 2008
Ben sets a new lap record for the Valley Circuit in Comer Cadet.
New Lap Record Time 51.32
Ben wins Final on Novice plates
April 13th 2008
Bens first visit to Hooton Park, Normaly on a WTP engine Ben had to borrow a Comer engine to enter the event. He qualified 6th position for the final in a grid of 18, not bad for a novice on his first time to the track.
Ben made a good start and was up to 4th by lap 2. A battle between Ben, Ryan Morgan, and Luke Barker began but it wasnt long before Ben was in front, and stayed there winiing the race by 00.01.87 seconds.
ON A NOVICE PLATE. It has never been heard of before and has caused quite a stir as the officials did not know which trophy to give Ben, 1st Novice or 1st place. After quite a delay, and alot of looking in the rules it was decided to give Ben 1st Novice Trophy. (we think he deserved both)
Well Done Ben,
Ben Hingeley splash karting win at GYG Sept 2008
BEN WINS MBKC WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Introducing new Helmet Design
Designed by Ben and his team, and produced by
Ultimate Airbrush, Ben introduces his new Helmet Design for 2009.
May 09 Ben joins ULTIMATE RACING TEAM
Ben is very proud to have joined the Ultimate Kart Racing Team.
Ultimate Karting is a British based Karting Team forming part of the Ultimate Group. Their Acadamy programme is unique in allowing Drivers to progress through a recognized route to the top in motorsport.
Ben would like to thank all at Ultimate Karting Team for this fantastic opportunity.
www.ultimatekarting.co.uk
Welsh Championships
After a tough weekend on a Track he has never been to before
Ben finished a very impressive 4th in the 2009 Welsh Championships.
Formula Kart Stars
Ben is competing in this years Formula Kart Stars, which has been adopted by Berni Eccleston and Formula 1. He is racing against 63 Cadets who are the best in the United Kingdom. The competition is over 7 Rounds, all over the Country, and 2 rounds in Genk Belgium. The FKS series is being televised and will be on Sky Sports from September.
1st GYG August 09
Another win at GYG
Ace and King of Clubs 2009
Congratulations to MBKC for winning the King of clubs this weekend 28/29 August 2009 at whilton Mill. A special congratulations to Ben winning ace of clubs in straight victories won superpole, 1st in every heat and 1st in the Grand Final "a full House" fabulous driving all weekend,well done Ben, also two other ace of clubs winners, friends Danny and Jacub. Great drives by both. And finaly a massive well done to Ben's team mate mark who got an incredible 6th from 17th on the grid. Great effort by all
MBKC Champions of the ACE and KING OF CLUBS
At only the second attempt MBKC win the King of club title held at Whilton Mill
With three aces in the pack
Ace champion Ben Hingeley (Comer Cadet)
Ace Champion Daniel Sweeny (Mini Max)
Ace Champion Jacub Hunstone (Junior Max)
What a win and in such style well done to all.
Ben Wins Grosvenor Cup
Cheshire Kart Club Hooton held their Annual Grosvenor Cup Event.
Congratulations to Ben 1st, Robbie Lightfoot 2nd, Will Stowell 3rd.
1st MBKC Oct 2009
Over 42 Cadets took part in Round 10 October meeting, resulting in 4 Heats,
a B Final and and A Final. A fantastic Race which found Ben and S3 Sam Webster
battling at the Front for 15 Laps. Fantastic Racing by both. Ben taking the Win
with Sam Webster 2nd, Jordon Gilbertson 3rd. Well done to all.
Hooton Presentation Evenin
Ben finished 3rd in the Cheshire Kart Club Championship. He miised a few rounds due to Competing in FKS and through illness so was very pleased with his 3rd position.
Ben 3rd in MBKC Winter Cup
After a few weeks struggling for speed with carb/engine problems, Thanks to John at Force Ben finaly got back on the pace this weekend at the coverted MBKC Winter Cup. Qualification was held on Sat with Ben securing Pole Position. The top 3 then had a head to head super pole on Sunday morning. Luke Barker just piped Ben to Pole followed by Ryan Morgan in 3rd. Ben won the first heat, 6th in 2nd heat and won the 3rd heat.
Qualifiying Pole for the final,with a grid of 31, Ben lead the way for 13 of the 15 lap final, with Ben leading so long his engine got hot,he quickly cooled it but found himself back in 5th with 1 lap to go. The race was that close
Ben determined as ever fought back to finish a fantastic 3rd. Congratulations to Luke Barker, Ryan Morgan,Mark Wakfield,Tom Harvey and Ellis Hanks for making it such a fantastic Final. "See you all at Stars"
MBKC Presentation Evening 2010
Ben receiving his 2nd place Championship Trophy.
He was also awarded an award for his achievements in the
Ace opf Clubs.
