Kent Outlaw Oval Racing joins Nora Motorsport

NORA Motorsport welcomes Kent Outlaw Oval Racing to their list of affiliated clubs.

We’re proud to welcome a brand-new discipline under the NORA Motorsport umbrella: Car Oval Racing. Kent Outlaw Oval Racing becomes our first officially affiliated club, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for grassroots competition within the NORA community.

Introducing Kent Outlaw Oval Racing 

Kent Outlaw Oval Racing (KOOR) is an established, non-profit club dedicated to delivering fun, competitive and affordable short-oval racing. Operating from Lydden Hill Race Circuit – known as one of the fastest ovals in the UK – KOOR runs regular race meetings throughout the season, providing close, action-packed motorsport for drivers and spectators.

Their Racing & History

KOOR provides a diverse range of racing, ensuring something for every type of driver. Their popular classes include:

  • National Outlaws
  • OpenRods
  • LyddenRods
  • MiniRods
  • 1400 HotRods
  • Junior MiniRods: a new introductory class for drivers aged 13–17, designed to encourage youth participation through a cost-effective, entry-level category.


The club’s race meetings typically run once a month from March to November, creating a consistent and well-structured calendar for competitors. Over the years, KOOR has built a reputation for delivering friendly, well-organised and family-focused race days, bringing together a passionate community of oval-racing enthusiasts.

Introducing the Club’s First Ever Junior Minirod Formula

A major milestone for KOOR –  and one that aligns closely with NORA’s focus on youth pathways –  is the launch of their first ever Junior Minirod Formula.

To mark this introduction, the club held a practice day on November 15th, where five new junior drivers took to the track at Lydden Hill for the very first time.

Across the day, those young drivers completed multiple sessions and made clear progress on track. As the club proudly summarised:

“The 5 juniors drove really well and improved during the day. We managed to give them 4 x 10-lap practice sessions between our racing and the fog coming down. At the end of the day, we held our trophy presentation and, to include the juniors, I gave them all a trophy to remember the first ever Junior Minirod event.”

This early success marks a strong foundation for future youth development within the oval racing community.

What Oval Racing Brings to NORA Motorsport

Oval racing offers a thrilling motorsport format centred around tight racing lines, high-speed strategy and wheel-to-wheel action. By welcoming this discipline into NORA Motorsport, we strengthen our commitment to:

  • Supporting diverse motorsport pathways
  • Increasing grassroots racing opportunities
  • Providing inclusive, affordable routes into competitive motorsport
  • Growing our community across new racing formats


Oval racing is a natural addition to our portfolio of disciplines, and KOOR’s values – community, accessibility, and safe, structured competition – align perfectly with our own.

How This Connects to the NORA Vision

At NORA Motorsport, our mission is to enable participation, support clubs, and create safe, sustainable motorsport environments across as many disciplines as possible.

Welcoming Kent Outlaw Oval Racing supports this vision by:

  • Expanding the disciplines we sanction and support
  • Offering new competitive avenues for drivers of all ages
  • Strengthening our commitment to grassroots motorsport development across the UK.

 

This affiliation is more than just a new discipline under our umbrella, it’s the future of varied, accessible competition. Welcome to Nora Motorsport Kent Outlaw Oval Racing.

Learn More About Kent Outlaw Oval Racing

Visit their official website for race dates, classes, membership details and more: www.kentoutlawovalracing.co.uk

Affiliation Terms

NORA affiliation is conditional upon compliance with NORA Rules and Regulations throughout the affiliation year, running from 1 January to 31 December.
The organisation/club is responsible for its own supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation and operational procedures. NORA affiliation, or the issuing of an RTA permit, does not mean NORA has checked, approved or accepted responsibility for those documents.
NORA reserves the right to suspend or revoke affiliation, licences and permits where an organisation fails to comply with NORA requirements or where serious concerns are identified.

1. Annual Affiliation and Compliance

Affiliation with NORA 92 Limited trading as NORA Motorsport (“NORA”) is granted on an annual basis, commencing on 1 January and expiring on 31 December of the relevant calendar year, unless suspended or terminated earlier.
Affiliation is not automatically renewed. Each organisation/club must complete the annual affiliation process and receive confirmation of acceptance from NORA.
By applying for and accepting affiliation, the organisation/club agrees to comply with all applicable NORA Rules and Regulations, policies, procedures, safety requirements and permit conditions throughout the affiliation period.
The organisation/club acknowledges that continued affiliation, the issuing of Road Traffic Act (RTA) exemption permits and access to NORA licensing and insurance arrangements are conditional upon ongoing compliance with these requirements.

2. Organisation/Club Responsibilities

The organisation/club accepts full responsibility for the planning, organisation, management and safe operation of all activities and events conducted under its authority.
This includes ensuring that appropriate documentation, procedures and safety measures are established, maintained, implemented and enforced.
In particular, but not limited to, the organisation/club is responsible for:
Preparing, maintaining and implementing its own supplementary regulations, ensuring they comply with applicable NORA Rules and Regulations.
Preparing and maintaining appropriate health and safety documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, emergency procedures and event safety plans.
Ensuring all documentation complies with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and NORA Rules and Regulations.
Ensuring all officials, employees, volunteers, contractors and other persons acting on behalf of the organisation/club are aware of and comply with the relevant regulations and procedures.
Ensuring that appropriate safety measures are implemented and maintained throughout each event or activity.
Ensuring that circuit certificates are in place, valid and adhered to where applicable.
The organisation/club acknowledges that responsibility for the adequacy, accuracy, legality, implementation and enforcement of its own supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation and internal procedures rests with the organisation/club.

3. NORA’s Role and Limitation of Responsibility

NORA provides the regulatory framework under which affiliated organisations/clubs may organise and conduct approved motorsport activities.
Affiliation with NORA, or the issuing of an RTA permit, does not constitute confirmation, certification or approval by NORA that an organisation/club’s supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation, risk assessments or internal operating procedures are adequate, compliant or suitable for their intended purpose.
Unless expressly confirmed in writing, NORA does not undertake responsibility for preparing, reviewing, verifying or approving an organisation/club’s internal documentation.
NORA shall not be responsible for any failure by an affiliated organisation/club to prepare, maintain, implement or comply with its own supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation or internal procedures.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NORA shall not be liable for losses, claims, damages or consequences arising from such failures by the organisation/club.
The organisation/club acknowledges that NORA affiliation does not transfer responsibility for the safe and compliant organisation of events from the organisation/club to NORA.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes or restricts any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

 

4. Road Traffic Act (RTA) Exemption Permits

RTA permits issued through NORA are granted strictly on the understanding that the organisation/club and the relevant event will comply with all applicable NORA Rules and Regulations, permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
The issuing of an RTA permit is conditional upon compliance with NORA’s regulatory framework and does not relieve the organisation/club of its responsibilities under applicable legislation or its own supplementary regulations and safety procedures.
An RTA permit must not be interpreted as confirmation that NORA has independently inspected, verified or approved all aspects of an event or the organisation/club’s internal documentation.
Where NORA becomes aware of, or has reasonable grounds to suspect, non-compliance with its Rules and Regulations, permit conditions or relevant safety requirements, NORA reserves the right to:
Refuse to issue an RTA permit.
Suspend or withdraw an RTA permit already issued, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Require corrective action or additional documentation before permitting further activities.
Suspend or terminate the organisation/club’s affiliation.
Suspend or revoke any NORA-issued licence or authorisation, subject to the applicable licensing rules and procedures.
NORA may take immediate action where it reasonably considers this necessary.

5. Non-Compliance and Withdrawal of Affiliation

Compliance with NORA Rules and Regulations is a fundamental condition of affiliation.
Where an organisation/club fails to comply with these requirements, or fails to maintain and implement appropriate supplementary regulations, health and safety documentation or operational procedures, NORA reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action.
Such action may include suspension or termination of affiliation, refusal or withdrawal of RTA permits, and suspension or revocation of NORA-issued licences or authorisations.
NORA may request evidence of compliance, including copies of supplementary regulations, risk assessments, health and safety documentation and other relevant records.
Failure to provide satisfactory evidence of compliance may result in the suspension or withdrawal of affiliation, permits or applicable licences.
Where reasonably practicable, the organisation/club will be given an opportunity to respond to identified concerns. However, NORA reserves the right to take immediate interim action where necessary for safety or regulatory reasons.