News
Keep up to date with the latest developments at SWRD & Wright Karts
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Wright Phoenix Cadet – New For 2020!
All new for 2020! The newest iteration of the Wright Cadet chassis, the “Phoenix”. Built from the ground up, a thorough redesign of our Cadet kart has allowed us to incorporate: Refined steering geometry, lighter and stronger frame, refined driver/engine … - news
Bambino to Cadet Offer!
Up to £500 discount on Wright Cadet package for the 2020 season! Looking to make the step up to Iame Cadet/Honda Cadet in 2020 and have purchased a Wright Minotaur throughout the 2019 season? You could get a *£500 discount … - news
Wright Minotaur
The WRIGHT MINOTAUR. The newest Bambino chassis from SWRD/Wright Karts for 2019. The next evolutionary step in the Bambino class and successor of the dominant Wright Centaur chassis. The Wright Minotaur has taken all the information we have learnt over … - news
Alfie Howland – BKC Series C50 Bambino Champion
Alfie Howland has won the 2018 BKC Series for the Comer C50 Bambino class in a tight contest. Championship victory came for Alfie by just 8 points (after dropped rounds), ahead of fellow Wright Centaur driver Seb Moore, in a … - news
Riley Cranham – 2018 BKC Series Champion
Riley Cranham has been crowned 2018 BKC series Iame Bambino Champion. In a Championship that has been dominated by the Wright Centaur chassis, there was one star that shone just a little brighter than the others. From the very start … - news
NEW! – Wright “Chromium” Graphics Kit
The new Wright “Chromium” graphics for our Senior and Junior karts are out now! The new Chromium graphics feature both red and silver chrome detailing, using the latest technology material, giving it superb flexibility and adhesion. Works replica graphics kit … - news
The Wright Jupiter
Announcing the new WRIGHT JUPITER. The new CIK Homologated flagship chassis from SWRD/Wright Karts. Months of research and development have gone into creating the Wright “Jupiter” chassis. Drawing on our 30 years of Karting experience, we have created what we … - news
NEW – 2018 Wright Centaur Graphics Kit
NEW!!!! 2018 Wright Centaur graphics kit. New year, new look! As always, we will STILL offer the fully bespoke service of colour/number and name plate to all of our kits for you to personalise your kart further. You can purchase … - news
2018 Price List
The 2018 SWRD Price list will soon be available online. Until then we recommend having a look in our shop for up to date prices on many of our most popular products, if you can’t find what you are looking … - news
Archie Clark dominates MSA Bambino Champinships
Archie Clark dominates the MSA Bambino series to take title! We are delighted to announce that Archie Clark has been crowned the 2017 MSA Bambino Champion. Archie Clark produced the most dominaint performance ever produced in the MSA Bambino series. … - news
SWRD End Of Line SALE!
SWRD END OF LINE SALE!!! New and Used Karts – UP TO 60% OFF RRP Factory Built Karts: Wright Apollo (Cadet): MSA 2 Stroke Ex-Team Chassis – Used Graphics Kit not included. *2 Available* Sale Price: £850 + VAT Wright … - news
Katsantonis keeps the BKC title in the SWRD family!
We are delighted to announce that Joseph Katsantonis has been crowned the 2017 BKC Champion. Joseph who drove his Wright Centaur chassis to the title, takes the mantle up from fellow Wright Centaur driver and 2016 BKC Champion Monde Konini … - news
BACK IN STOCK! SWRD Cadet & Bambino Wheels!
BACK IN STOCK, NOW! A brand new batch of our much sought after Bambino and Cadet wheels. Get yours now, they won’t hang around for long. In Stock: Super Off-Set 6 Spoke Fronts (Silver) – £21.50 each – Shop Link Super … - news
Welcome To 2017: Year Of The Vulcan!
An all new Cadet kart for 2017! We have completely rewritten the script for the newest incarnation of our Cadet chassis. The result is the “Vulcan”. The chassis has been developed over many months, utilising the feedback from race winning drivers, … - news
New Online Shop
We take great pleasure in introducing to you the BRAND NEW SWRD online store. We stock all SWRD original products for Wright Karts as well as other big brand products that will fulfil all of your karting requirements. … - news
Ross’ Return!
We are delighted to welcome back Ross Martin into the Team Wright Karts family. 2015 saw Ross crowned FKS – Super Junior Champion, which was rewarded with a drive in the British F4 Championship. However, sadly for Ross, following the collapse … - news
Ben Cochran Wins Anglia Championship
Congratulations to Team Wright Kart driver Ben Cochran on winning the Anglia Championship at Kimbolton (Hunts. Kart Club). Ben was on scintillating form all weekend and was dominant in the Iame Cadet class. Using his Wright Apollo chassis, Ben won 9 … - news
Bambino Season Report – Orridge and Slater Crowned Champions!
Following our mid-season report, SWRD are delighted to announce that Taylor Orridge has been crowned MSA Bambino champion, and Freddie Slater is 2015 BKC “O Plate” Champion. Orridge’s season was nothing short of remarkable with landmark moments throughout his … - news
Wright Centaur – Bambino Mid Season Report *Updated*
2014 saw the introduction of Simon Wright Racing Developments first 100% pure racing Bambino kart, the Wright “Centaur”. In the Centaurs maiden year it won the British Open championship (The “O” plate), with driver Oakley Keightly. Along with fellow Centaur … - news
The Golden Era Reborn – F100 *Updated*
The “golden age” of karting for many people was powered by 100cc air cooled motors revving upwards of 20,000 RPM. Since then the demand to drive down cost and increase reliability has seen a dramatic change in the landscape of …
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2020 Chassis Range
See our range of chassis for the 2020 season
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Wright Phoenix (Cadet)
All new for 2020! The newest iteration of the Wright Cadet chassis, the “Phoenix”. Built from the ground up, a thorough redesign of our Cadet kart has allowed us to incorporate: Refined steering geometry, lighter and stronger frame, refined driver/engine … - chassis
Wright Minotaur (Bambino)
The next evolutionary step in the Bambino class and successor of the dominant Wright Centaur chassis. The Wright Minotaur has taken all the information we have learnt over 4 hugely successful years in the Bambino category and used it to … - chassis
Wright Jupiter
The Wright flagship chassis from SWRD. Months of research and development have gone into creating the Wright “Jupiter” chassis. Drawing on our 30 years of Karting experience, we have created what we believe to be our most technically advanced chassis … - chassis
Wright Centaur (Bambino)
Specifically designed to compete in the newly formed, up and coming Bambino class. The Centaur is ideal for an introduction to karting for a youngster. Designed for the 6-7 year old range. The Centaur is the closest thing you can … - chassis
Wright Centaur – Blackout (Light Weight Bambino)
A re-imagining of the UK’s most successful Bambino chassis. The Wright Centaur – Blackout edition. The lightest competition Bambino kart available today. A specially built, modified and weight lightened chassis, coupled with high specification light weight fixings, aluminium, carbon fibre … - chassis
Wright Vulcan (Cadet)
The Vulcan is an ideal chassis for both club and Championship level drivers. The standard “Vulcan” chassis is ideal for the Iame Cadet and Comer Cadet classes. We also offer a left hand drive version (Vulcan Pro) which is specifically … - chassis
Wright Vulcan – Blackout Edition (Cadet)
We have completely rewritten the script for the newest incarnation of our Cadet chassis. The result is the “Vulcan”. The chassis has been developed over many months, utilising the feedback from race winning drivers, experienced technicians and cutting edge data loggers. … - chassis
Wright Vulcan Pro (Cadet Pro)
We have completely rewritten the script for the newest incarnation of our Cadet chassis. The result is the “Vulcan”. The chassis has been developed over many months, utilising the feedback from race winning drivers, experienced technicians and cutting edge data … - chassis
Wright Vulcan Pro -Blackout Edition – (Cadet Pro)
We have completely rewritten the script for the newest incarnation of our Cadet chassis. The result is the “Vulcan”. The chassis has been developed over many months, utilising the feedback from race winning drivers, experienced technicians and cutting edge data … - chassis
Wright Nemesis (Super Cadet)
The “Nemesis” chassis was developed using the same laborious technique as the Apollo chassis. Using experienced drivers that have completed in the Super Cadet class in Europe as well as potential Super Cadet drivers, we completed the same process of … - chassis
Wright Suzuka 3
The Wright Suzuka 3 has a winning pedigree, winning the Junior KF3 British Championships. Fast and strong, with a great balance of performance in any condition. Suzuka 3 – Homologation Fiche Specification Sheets Suzuka 3 – Specification Sheet Suzuka 3 … - chassis
Wright Mercury
The “Mercury” chassis offers a number of features that are designed to create the optimum set-up for any driver in any condition competing in the Rotax Max, Iame X30 and TKM classes. Depending on the chosen chassis specification the kart is … - chassis
Wright Pro Suzuka 2 (Pro-Kart)
Arguably the most successful single chassis that Wright karts have ever produced. With multiple club, regional, national, International and endurance titles to its name, including winning the prestigious Le Mans 24 hour race TWICE, most recently in 2009. This demonstrates … - chassis
Wright Centaur Chiron (Bambino Corporate)
Based on the kart that won the British Open Bambino Championship in it’s maiden year, the Centaur Chiron is designed to provide exemplary handling, ease of use and durability. The Centaur Chiron is ideal for an introduction into karting for … - chassis
Wright Cronus (Corporate)
Built to withstand the rigors of Corporate karting whilst maximising chassis handling. We pride ourselves on producing chassis which meets the needs of both the owner and customer of the kart. Based on our previous pro-race model, our corporate chassis … - chassis
Wright Apollo (Cadet)
The “Apollo” is a tried and tested race winning chassis that is accessible to all levels of driver. The Apollo is an ideal chassis for both club and Championship level drivers. The standard “Apollo” chassis is compatible with both the … - chassis
Wright Apollo Pro (Cadet Pro)
The “Apollo Pro” is a tried and tested race winning chassis that is accessible to all levels of driver. The Apollo Pro is an ideal chassis for both club and Championship level drivers. The “Apollo Pro” chassis is compatible with …
The Team
The people behind SWRD
Simon Wright /
Managing Director/Founder
Founder & Managing Director of S.W.R.D. ltd. Engine tuning specialist and continuing mainstay in U.K. Karting
Nick Chantler /
Sales/Stores Manager
Sales advisory role and technical help at S.W.R.D. for over 20 years.
Sue Wright /
Accounts Manager
Works Accounts manager and S.W.R.D. ltd company secretary.
James Wright /
Manufacturing Manager
Manufacture Manager/Product Design/Social Media. Manufacturer of all Wright Kart Chassis and other in-house products S.W.R.D. Social media manager for Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and Youtube
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