Jacob Underhill
KartSim Driver Affiliate
BIO
Jacob Underhill is an owner-driver kart racer and official KartSim Driver Affiliate, competing in some of the most competitive grassroots championships in the UK. Known for his focus, discipline and steady progression through junior karting categories, Jacob continues to refine his pace and racecraft as he develops toward higher-level competition.
His training goes far beyond track time. Using KartSim’s professional-grade simulator hardware and laser-scanned circuits, Jacob prepares for race weekends with the same methodology used by top young drivers: working on braking points, consistency, race-starts and overtaking scenarios before he even arrives at the circuit.
This profile showcases Jacob’s racing journey, championship experience, development goals and the role KartSim plays in his training as he moves through the ranks of competitive karting.
about
Jacob Underhill is a talented young kart racer competing in the Club100 Cadet Championship. Known for his natural speed and smooth driving style, Jacob has quickly established himself as one of the front-runners in the field. Already battling against some of the best young drivers in the UK, including reigning champions, Jacob combines raw pace with growing racecraft. 2025 marks a big step in his career as he takes on new challenges, including his debut at Kartmasters, one of the most prestigious karting events in the country.
how does kartsim help to prepare for races?
PFi - helped me ahead of kart masters
biggest achievement?
Leading club 100 championship, Kart Masters debut, and owner driver debut, 9th in UKC GYG
What got you into racing?
Beats Dad for Fun – Jacob loves racing his dad in practice… and usually comes out on top!