Timelines

2006
A Difficult Year for EDKT
The year 2006 proved to be a difficult period for the England Deaf Karting Team under Carlo Hunter’s…
2007
Growth and European Success
Building on the lessons of the previous year, 2007 marked a significant period of revitalisation for the England…
2008
Transition and Structural Reform
The 2008 season represented a major turning point for the England Deaf Karting Team. Following the discussions held…
2009
Digital Expansion and a New Generation
2009 marked an important period of progress for the England Deaf Karting Team, with a strong focus on…
2010
Challenges and Continued Growth
Christopher Heppenstall continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Team. Under his leadership, the…
2011
Historic European Championship Victory
Christopher Heppenstall continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Team committee, with the organisation…
2012
Reduced Programme and European Runner-Up Finish
Christopher Heppenstall continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Team committee. During this period,…
2013
Slow Progress and Runner-Up Finish
Christopher Heppenstall continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Team committee for a fifth…
2014
Change at the Top, Strength in Europe
EDKA changed following the resignation of chairperson Mark Dobson, who stepped down due to personal circumstances. Following this,…
2015
New Leadership and Two Teams
Mark Dobson officially stepped down from his role as chairperson at the end of the previous year, bringing…
2016
Interim Leadership and European Withdrawal
Carlo Hunter stepped down from his position as temporary chairperson. Following this, Christopher Heppenstall returned to the role…
2017
Building at Home, Absent in Europe
In 2017, Christopher Heppenstall continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Team, guiding the…
2018
Leadership Transition and European Triumph
Christopher Heppenstall stepped down as Chairperson and moved into the role of Vice Chairperson. David Salmon was appointed…
2019
Renaming to England Deaf Karting Association
The England Deaf Karting Team was officially renamed the England Deaf Karting Association (EDKA), with David Salmon continuing…
2020
COVID-19 Pandemic and the Toughest Year for EDKA
The year 2020 marked the beginning of one of the most challenging periods in the history of the…
2021
Historic Triumph Amidst Uncertainty
The year began under the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with restrictions still affecting travel, gatherings, and…
2022
Return to Competition and European Return
David Salmon continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Association. Following improvements after the…
2023
Rebuilding, Reform, and European Silver
David Salmon continued in his role as Chairperson of the England Deaf Karting Association (EDKA), with the organisation…
2024
New Leadership and a Future-Focused Direction
2024 represented a pivotal year for the England Deaf Karting Association, marked by a significant evolution in its…
2025
Expansion, Professionalisation, and European Success
2025 marked a defining turning point for the England Deaf Karting Association, as the organisation entered a new…
2026
World-First Integration and the Future of Deaf Karting
The year 2026 marked a defining period of growth and progress for the England Deaf Karting Association (EDKA).…
2004
Foundation of the Club
The foundations of the England Deaf Karting Team (EDKT) date back to a pivotal moment in November 2003,…
2005
A New Beginning for the England Deaf Karting Team
Carlo Hunter made the important decision to leave the Sussex Deaf Karting Club and begin a new chapter…