Cayman Motorsports Association Kids go-kart programme was started pretty much the way the car racing got its start --someone saw the need to give the kids instruction on how to properly operate a go-kart. Plus the authorities were issuing warnings not to run the go-karts on public roads. Robert Campbell, thePresident of CMA at the time, stepped up to the plate and started the programme. In the summer months of 1998 he and Lori Adams got the initial programme off its feet along with Mr. Smith a teacher from High School.

That summer, approximately 100, or more youngsters went learnt how to properly operate a go-kart. Once the foundation was laid with their training the kids were allowed to start racing at the track. At first the youngsters utilised Mr. Campbell's go-karts along with members of the Association. However, soon more and more children started to compete in their own go-karts.

The 1999 season saw the first sign of sponsorship coming from Kirk Motors in the third International Challenge Cup and then later on CUC assisted with T-shirts. By the years end more than 15 kids competed regularly in the programme and Shane Solomon was declared the first champion of the Kids Go-Kart.
Dave Thompson Jr. collected first place in two classes - motorcycles and 100cc.
Brother and sister act Robbie Cribb Jr and Jessica Cribb were the champions in 5 HP modified and stock respectfully.

The 2000 season was one of the most competitive on record in this group under the watchful eye of Dave and Andrea Thompson, and Jerry Holiness. The first order of business was to shorten the race circuit giving the kids a more entertaining and competitive tract. As the programme grows the Association has made more defining rules to meet international standards as well as make it more competitive for the kids and the spectators.

For more information please email gokarts@cma.ky.