'We’re incredibly proud' - Staffordshire's Midland Karting business set to celebrate 25th anniversary
The business is marking the milestone with a three-hour relay race at its Fradley racetrack
Lichfield-based Midland Karting is set to celebrate 25 years in business this weekend.
To mark the milestone businesses have been invited to swap spreadsheets for speed and go head to head in a three-hour relay race at the Fradley racetrack on Saturday April 25.
The anniversary race, which will run from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, will also thank the region’s businesses community for their long-standing support of the independent circuit since its launch in 2001.
Garry Mitchell, owner of Midland Karting, said: “We’re incredibly proud, as an independent business, to be here celebrating such a landmark anniversary and would like to thank the companies, organisations and families that have supported us for the last 25 years.”
Midlands Air Ambulance, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, Maverick Security, MyMidlands UK, Unique Kitchen Resprays, Andrew Booth-Downing Estate Agents and LF Plastering are among businesses that have already signed up to take part.
Garry added: “As a specialist in high-impact, corporate team building and strategic activities designed to sharpen leadership and collaboration, our anniversary endurance race will be a natural fit for any companies looking to combine competition with meaningful professional development.
“But this won’t be your average business away day; it will be a test of stamina, lightning-fast pit stops and team tactics.
“As well as settling some of the region’s professional rivalries on the tarmac, we’re excited at the prospect of nurturing more authentic connections in our post-race networking event.”
When the chequered flag falls the venue will host a free, relaxed networking event from NetworkLocal - a specialist in staging dynamic B2B experiences that are designed to break down corporate barriers and foster genuine collaboration.
Running from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, and featuring a pop-up cocktail bar courtesy of Lichfield’s Tipples & Tonics, the event will help regional professionals to build meaningful connections beyond the racetrack.
NetworkLocal and MyMidlands founder Kellie Johnson said: “This event is about bringing the Midlands’ business community together in an environment that breaks down traditional barriers.”
For race booking enquiries email [email protected] and for free tickets to the networking event visit https://mymidlands.co.uk/
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