Norway Accelerates Grassroots Participation with Electrical ‘Arrive & Drive’ Programme
In 2025, the Norwegian ASN marked a significant milestone in its dedication to accessible, sustainable and inclusive motor sport with the launch of an formidable electrical karting programme, supported by the FIA Motor Sport Funding Programme.
The initiative adopted the ‘Arrive and Drive’ format and utilised 17 electrical karts to introduce kids aged 9 to 12 to aggressive karting for the very first time. The programme provided a complete introduction to motor sport with classes together with driving concept, motor sport security, personalised teaching assist and at last a race simulation.
Hosted at three tracks throughout Norway; Varna, Rudskogen and Trøgstad, the venture gave a primary style of motor sport to younger individuals and varieties a key a part of the Norwegian Automobilesport Federation’s dedication to grassroots improvement.
Norway’s Minister of Transport and Communication, Jon‑Ivar Nygård, served because the official starter for the primary race final yr while members of the Norwegian Parliament additionally attended, highlighting the nationwide significance of the initiative and assist for its improvement.
The Norwegian Automobilesport Federation plans to increase the programme this yr by increasing the age vary as much as 16 years outdated and introduce a ‘professional’ stage course for younger individuals with earlier expertise, designed to lift racing requirements.
