The team

United by racing

A family karting team. Built by Passion - Race as One.

A family team, not a factory team

Trafficlight Racing started the way most karting stories start — one kart, one dad and a weekend at a circuit. It grew into three drivers travelling to UK tracks together, sharing tools, data and the occasional argument about tyre pressures.

We're based in Staines, United Kingdom and run at club and championship meetings around the country. Everything the team has learned along the way now goes into the karts, coaching and comms we offer other drivers.

A coach and young driver reviewing lap data beside a kart

The drivers

Frankie Dowling in racing gear

TLR Driver

Frankie Dowling

Race number
#94
Class
Rotax 177
Team
Trafficlight Racing

Driver history

Frankie competes in Rotax 177 and is both a driver and the founder of Trafficlight Racing.

Since getting behind the wheel, Frankie has continued to develop his pace, racecraft and understanding of the kart, with recent seasons producing race wins, podium finishes and increasingly competitive performances.

His racing achievements include becoming a KB Plate winner at Rissington and also taking the WC Plate in 2026.

About Frankie

For Frankie, Trafficlight Racing is about much more than his own racing. TLR has grown around family, teamwork and a shared passion for motorsport, with the aim of helping every driver under the awning progress.

As a driver, Frankie is always looking for the next improvement — whether that's finding more pace, improving the setup or developing his racecraft.

Alongside his own racing, a huge part of Frankie's focus is building TLR, supporting the team's drivers and seeing the whole team achieve results.

The goal is simple: keep improving, keep enjoying the racing and see how far both Frankie and Trafficlight Racing can go.

Built by Passion – Race as One.

Danny Dowling in racing gear

TLR Driver

Danny Dowling

Race number
#95
Class
Junior Rotax / Honda Junior
Team
Trafficlight Racing

Driver history

Danny competes across Junior Rotax and Honda Junior and has developed into a quick and competitive young driver.

Over his time in karting, Danny has continued to build his speed, confidence and racecraft, competing at circuits around the country and regularly showing the pace needed to fight towards the front.

His achievements include race wins, podium finishes and becoming a KB Plate winner at Rissington.

About Danny

Danny has grown alongside Trafficlight Racing and continues to make progress season after season.

He's a determined driver who loves close racing and is constantly looking for ways to improve. Whether it's learning a new circuit, adapting to different conditions or finding those last few tenths, Danny always wants to move forward.

The next goal is to turn his increasing pace into more wins, podiums and championship results while continuing to develop as a driver.

There's plenty more to come from Danny, and we're excited to see where his racing takes him.

Built by Passion – Race as One.

Elliott Dowling in racing gear

TLR Driver

Elliott Dowling

Race number
#96
Class
Honda Cadet 200
Team
Trafficlight Racing

Driver history

Elliott competes in Honda Cadet 200 and is one of the youngest drivers in the Trafficlight Racing line-up.

Since starting his karting journey, Elliott has made fantastic progress, developing his confidence, speed and racecraft while competing at circuits around the country.

His progression has taken him from learning the ropes to challenging for podiums and race wins, with one of his biggest achievements so far being becoming a KB Plate winner at Rissington.

About Elliott

Elliott might be one of the younger drivers under the TLR awning, but he's certainly not short of determination.

Every weekend is another opportunity to learn, and Elliott continues to take steps forward with his driving, consistency and confidence.

The focus now is on continuing that development, collecting more strong results and seeing what Elliott can achieve as he progresses through the karting ranks.

There's a long racing journey ahead, and we're looking forward to being there for every lap of it.

Built by Passion – Race as One.

Jamie Dart in racing gear

TLR Driver

Jamie Dart

Race number
TBC
Class
Senior Honda
Team
Trafficlight Racing

Driver history

Jamie brings 7 years of karting experience to Trafficlight Racing and has competed across a number of championships and classes during his racing career, including the NKC Championship, Formula Blue Championship, TKM Retros Championship and many club championships at multiple tracks.

That experience has given Jamie a strong understanding of racecraft, kart setup and what it takes to compete consistently at a high level.

About Jamie

Jamie has been part of Trafficlight Racing for the past two seasons and will return to the team for his third year with TLR.

Over his time with the team, Jamie has continued to develop both his pace and consistency, and we're looking forward to seeing what another season together can bring.

With a new year ahead, the focus is on continuing that progression, fighting further up the grid and adding more podiums and strong results along the way.

We're proud to have Jamie continuing as part of the TLR driver line-up and can't wait to see what his third season with the team brings.

Built by Passion – Race as One.