Race equipment
- Bambino chassis or Kart Republic KR Special Edition for Mini
- Prepared team engine
- New Komet race tyres and a separate set for training days
- Fuel, oil and required consumables
- Kart preparation before every session
Discuss participation
PROFESSIONAL KARTING IN THE UAE · 2026/2027 SEASON
Race the IAME Series UAE winter season with Team R
Team R competes in the Bambino and Mini classes and works with drivers aged 5–12. Arrive & Drive gives the driver a complete route to the grid without owning race equipment or infrastructure in the UAE.
Choose one race weekend, selected events or the full season.
Discuss participation↗14rounds
7race weekends
5UAE circuits
September 2026 — April 2027
02 / WHAT PARTICIPATION INCLUDES
A complete Arrive & Drive package for every race weekend
Each weekend includes two training days and two race rounds. Team R provides the equipment, specialists and infrastructure required for training and racing.
Coach and mechanic
- Coach throughout all training and race days
- Individual work before and after every run
- Dedicated mechanic for the driver
- Clear goals before each session
- Telemetry and video debrief
Trackside operation
- Team awning and workshop
- Tools and required equipment
- Kart setup and maintenance
- Race-weekend programme management
- Equipment logistics between race weekends
Championship entry
- Entry fees
- Training and race-day registration
- Administrative and technical checks
- Organiser liaison
- Russian-speaking team manager
- Race-day photo and video coverage
The driver arrives at the circuit and focuses on performance. Team R provides the equipment, people and organisation behind the racing programme.
03 / FORMATS AND PRICING
One weekend, selected events
or the full season.
There is no need to commit to the full championship from day one. Choose one race weekend, build a selected programme or complete all seven weekends.
ages 5–8
16,000 AEDper race weekend2 training days + 2 race roundsBambino
112,000 AED · full season
ages 8–12
22,000 AEDper race weekend2 training days + 2 race roundsMini
154,000 AED · full season
IAME Series UAE uses a double-header format: the driver competes in two separate race rounds during one race weekend. The Team R programme also includes two training days before the races. Pricing applies to the complete weekend, not an individual round.
Conditions
- Full payment before the selected weekend
- Contract with a legal entity
- Flights, accommodation and transfers are charged separately
- Team R can arrange accommodation and transfers on request
- Kart damage caused by racing incidents is not included
- Personal racewear is purchased separately
04 / IAME SERIES UAE 2026/2027 SEASON CALENDAR
Seven race weekends
at five UAE circuits.
Race roundsRace daysCircuitTraining programme
RAK Track
17–18 September 2026Dubai Kartdrome
8–9 October 2026Sharjah Kart Track
19–20 November 2026Al Forsan International
17–18 December 2026Yas Marina Circuit
31 December 2026 — 1 January 2027Dubai Kartdrome
18–19 March 2027RAK Track
8–9 April 2027The two-day Team R training programme takes place immediately before each pair of race rounds.
05 / TEAM R CLASSES
Bambino and Mini for drivers aged 5–12
The driver’s class is determined by age alone. Previous racing experience is not mandatory.
Bambino
The first racing class for younger drivers, suitable for beginners and children with training or competition experience.
Mini
All drivers start and compete in the same field. A beginner can race when testing confirms readiness. Results for drivers aged 8–10 are also counted in the Mini U10 classification.
06 / WHY TEAM R
A racing team for drivers aged 5–12
Team R focuses on younger drivers and competes in IAME Series UAE in Bambino and Mini. As parents of young drivers ourselves, we understand the importance of safety, a child’s relationship with the team and clear feedback after track work.
A coach and dedicated mechanic work with the driver at the circuit. Parents receive feedback on progress, the next session goals and race-weekend results.
07 / HOW TO START
From the first conversation to the grid
- 01
Tell us about the driver
Share the child’s age, karting experience and a convenient contact method.
- 02
Define the next step
For a prepared driver, we select a race weekend. For a child starting out, we recommend testing first.
- 03
Receive a clear offer
We confirm the age class, dates, format, price, package and conditions.
- 04
Arrive at the circuit
Team R prepares the equipment, specialists, registration and team infrastructure.
08 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What to know before the first trip
Is a full-season commitment required?+
No. Choose one race weekend, selected events or the complete season.
Can a beginner take part?+
Yes. If the child has no racing experience, Team R first runs a test and assesses readiness for competition.
How is the driver’s class determined?+
By age only: Bambino is for ages 5–8 and Mini for ages 8–12.
What does one race weekend include?+
Two training days and two independent race rounds in a double-header format.
Does the family need to buy a kart?+
No. Team R provides the equipment and team infrastructure.
What is charged separately?+
Flights, accommodation, transfers, personal racewear and kart damage caused by racing incidents.
Which languages does the team use?+
Russian and English.
DISCUSS PARTICIPATION
Discuss your driver’s place
in IAME Series UAE.
Tell us the child’s age and experience. We will answer your questions and help define the first step: testing, one race weekend or a season programme.
Or message us directly