The sponsorship deal is awarded in recognition of a young karters development in the craft of kart racing over a single season of racing and will be awarded to a competitor within the Super One Championship. The sponsorship is offered by the 1993 World Champion rally co-driver, Nicky Grist and premier Italian helmet manufacturer, Stilo. This award will be valid for one year, and then will be awarded to the next young person who the judges deem to have shown a development and improvement in their karting through that season. This years winner, Connor Mills, the British Mini Max Champion, will be presented with his fully designed Golden Helmet on the Nicky Grist stand on Friday at 16.00 by Rob Huff, the WTCC champion. (stand no 6470)

I am keen to support the development and growth of young people at the start of their learning of motorsport. One aspect of this must be safety. When you are young you feel you are invincible and indestructible but safety is paramount throughout a competitors career and I am keen to ensure that these youngsters gain an understanding that motorsport is about showing the world your talents as a driver and competitor and not about showing off and taking unnecessary risks. There should be no compromise when it comes to the selection of kit to protect you, particularly when it comes to your head and neck

I am lucky to have been at the very top of my sport and competed with the best and so to be able to pass even a little of my experience and knowledge is something thats very important. Throughout the year of the award I will be able to promote and support the young karter and, hopefully, help them to be able to make the correct decisions in the next step on their career as a motorsport competitor, whether that is on track, in rally, or even as a career in the industry.

Details of how to enter into the Stilo Golden Helmet Award will be available on the Super One Championship stand at Autosport International