Fuelled by passion, powered by progress
Lewis Sumner is one of the UK’s most exciting young karting talents. Driven by determination, guided by discipline, and backed by a strong team both on and off the track.
From early success at the grassroots level to competing in elite championships, Lewis is carving out a name for himself through consistent performance and relentless ambition.
With each race, he’s not only chasing podiums but also building lasting partnerships with those who believe in supporting the next generation of motorsport talent.
building momentum
Lewis Sumner’s karting career didn’t begin in a race-prepped chassis or under team awnings. It started at his local Club100 Racing events and with sessions at TeamKarting Rochdale, learning the basics and chasing pace for the love of it.
In 2022, Lewis entered the XKART Scholarship, a competitive search for the next breakthrough driver. He made it all the way to the final stage, impressing the judges with his raw talent and determined mindset. He didn’t win that year, but he left a lasting impression.
Instead of stepping back, Lewis stepped up. He bought a used kart from XKART, joined the Driver Development Programme, and committed to the full process: learning how to spanner, training off-track, and studying data to sharpen every aspect of his driving. Since then, he’s gone from novice to multiple race winner, building his support network, attracting sponsors, and reinvesting everything into moving forward.
Now a key part of the XKART and TB Kart UK teams in Junior Rotax, Lewis also supports newer drivers, contributes to kart development, and plays a hands-on role in the workshop. His progress is proof that mindset matters more than where you start, and that showing up with purpose can take you a long way in this sport.
right now
Now firmly embedded in the XKART and TB Kart UK Junior Rotax teams, Lewis is a consistent front-runner with a sharp understanding of data, racecraft, and driver development. He’s not just racing, he’s contributing.
Weekends aren’t just about lap times; they’re about working with engineers, mentoring younger drivers, and refining the kart’s performance. Whether it’s coaching at track days or helping in the workshop, Lewis is hands-on in every part of the process. His dedication off-track is matched by his competitiveness on it, and the results speak for themselves.
He continues to fund his racing through sponsorship, community support, and his own creative efforts, including raffles and branded promotions. Every bit of backing is reinvested into improving his performance.
racing ahead
Lewis isn’t here to just take part, he’s here to build a career.
His long-term goal is clear: to progress through the motorsport ladder with the right support, right team, and right mindset. The next steps include competing at national level across more circuits, racing against top-tier grids, and continuing to grow as a complete athlete, physically, technically, and professionally.
He knows it takes more than talent to make it. It takes consistency, resilience, and a willingness to learn every step of the way. And Lewis is ready.