When it comes to tearing round the track and fighting for a place on the podium no two racers are exactly the same, but we guarantee you'll recognise these 5 types of karter. So next time you take your place on the grid, have a look around, eye up the competition and see if you can spot the following racers.. The Professional Ah the professional, you can spot them at every circuit and they stand out like a sore thumb. They'll have the shiniest helmet, the smartest race suit, and an entourage that's bigger than most F1 stars'. Annoyingly they're usually quite good too, but that only makes beating them even sweeter. The Track Legend Unlike the professional, the track legend deserves your respect.
Featured
Scientists Have Discovered The Ultimate Christmas Present!
We’re going to take a punt here and say you probably can’t remember what you got for Christmas last year? It’s OK, we can’t either, and unless you got something really awesome (like a Karting Nation voucher) the chances are you’d already forgotten by Boxing Day! The same applies for all those gifts you spent hours searching for the shops for, and that's why we think a karting experience makes the perfect present. After all, who's going to forget the time they got to unleash their inner F1 star! Obviously we're a little bit biased on the subject, but believe it or not there's some proper scientific research to back up our belief that taking to the track is better than traditional Christmas
Karting Nation Circuit of the month is Karting Maidenhead
We’re delighted to announce July’s site of the month is Karting Maidenhead. This speedy split level circuit has received a lot of love from our customers over the past month, and it’s easy to see why! With a fleet of 270cc GT5 karts to tear round the track in you can set some seriously scorching lap times, and thanks to the circuit’s full throttle 50 meter straight you can really push the karts to the limit. The track itself is tailor-made for racing, and with a heart-racing mix of sweeping bends, tight hairpins and challenging chicanes to negotiate, you can really put your F1 credentials to the test. One of the things we love most about this circuit though is the fact that
Go Karting jargon explained
Every sport has its own gigantic dictionary of terms players use that will go over the heads of non professionals- and karting is no different. Instead of leaving you confused, we’ve compiled a mini dictionary of the basic terms you’ll need to know. Electric Karts/Petrol Karts: Can accelerate to faster speeds in seconds, making them perfect for racers with a need for speed. The lack of a petrol engine makes them more environmentally friendly too, with no fumes coming out of the back of the engine. Petrol karts are the classic engines you’ll find on most of our tracks. When you think of the racing experience, you’ll likely think of these beasts. Two Stroke and Four Stroke Engines: Two Stroke engines are
Lydd Karting Joins!
We’re delighted to welcome Lydd Karting to the Karting Nation network. This full throttle outdoor circuit is one of the fastest in the country, and with a whopping 1040 meters of track to race round you can really push your karting skills to the limit! The mix of tight corners and high speed straights makes this venue perfect for drivers of all abilities, and even children as young as six can take on the track. The venue’s fleet of karts includes everything from Babino karts to twin-engined ProKarts too, which means there’s karts to suit all ages and abilities. With GP Experiences, Sprints and traditional Grand Prix packages to choose from the amount of time you spend out on track is completely
Karting Nation’s circuit of the month is York!
We’re pleased to announce the Karting Nation site of the month for June is York Karting! This tricky 225 meter indoor circuit is tailor-made for speed, and we love the combination of tight hairpins and full throttle straights! The 16 strong fleet of 200cc karts are perfect for posting some seriously impressive lap times too, and even if you’re a first time karter the team of karting experts at our York venue will have you racing like a pro in no time. But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our customers thought: Matthew stevenson - York, Karting - 08 May 2016 “Excellent experience overall and will be returning.” Andrew - York, Karting - 07 May 2016 “Staff were great. Very friendly. The
From Kids Karts To F1 Stars: 5 Drivers Who Prove Karters Make The Best Drivers!
A successful karting career doesn't guarantee you the fame and fortune of Formula 1 but there are plenty of drivers out there that prove karting can take you to the very top! Some of the greatest drivers in F1 history started out in karts before progressing to the fast and furious world of Formula 1. So if you're still dreaming of being the next Lewis Hamilton here's a look at some drivers past and present who've managed to turn karting success into F1 greatness. LEWIS HAMILTON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2 (2008, 2014) Current World Champion Lewis Hamilton started karting competitively aged eight and quickly began winning races and championships. By the age of ten he'd won the British Championship and already had his sights
Five manic motor sports that prove snow and speed can be combined
Waking up to a thick covering of snow is most racers idea of a nightmare, but for a rare breed of petrol heads there's nothing they love more than putting their skills to the test in the trickiest of conditions. So in honour of those who refuse to take the sensible option, and race on whatever the weather throws at them here's a look at five manic motor sports that wouldn't be the same without a bit of snow and ice. Ice karting Kart races are can take place on almost any surface but one of the most unusual and difficult to drive on has to be ice. The karts are specially adapted to excel on the ice and are fitted with
5 reasons why Lewis Hamilton will be crowned World Champion!
The F1 season comes to a climax in just under a weeks time and by the time the chequered flag comes down at Abu Dhabi we'll have a new World Champion. Like most of the country we'll be hoping Lewis Hamilton can hold off his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and claim a second Drivers' World Championship. Despite being favourite for the title, it might not be the cruise to the finish line for Lewis that we're all hoping for, and Nico will be doing all he can to spoil the party. So if you're in need of a bit of reassurance before the big race here are 5 reasons to feel confidant that Hamilton can hold his nerve and finish the
10% off Karting Nation vouchers – The Ultimate Gift Experience
For some people it's probably a little too soon to mention the “C word”, but that time of year is fast approaching where the more organised among us are starting to think about what would make the perfect present. So if you're already searching the web for ideas, you may have just stumbled across the perfect solution! We all know that one person who's already received every gift going, and is almost impossible to please when it comes to gift giving. So instead of heading out on a last minute trolley dash, why not treat them to a fast and furious day at the track. Karting is one of the most popular past times in the country and it's almost impossible not