It's that time of year again folks. No, we're not talking about Christmas, In fact, Easter! Like us here at Karting Nation, you probably had a mountain of chocolate to get through over the festive season. Because, as we all know by now, it can be extremely hard to buy the ideal gift for your loved ones. Therefore, it's often the case that people are left with no option but to resort to buying you chocolate! Although, they do say it's the thought that counts! Sure, most kids absolutely love chocolate, and many will often jump at the chance to indulge in some - especially at Easter time when there's plenty of chocolatey goodness to be had! But, why not treat
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Celebrate Christmas by hitting the track!
The chaos of Christmas shopping is in full swing and the high street is a complete battle zone. Thankfully you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your sofa to find the perfect present though. So sit back, relax, and let us run through what makes a Karting Nation voucher the perfect present. They’re completely customisable Every Karting Nation voucher is completely custom built by you. You choose the value (from £25), the message, and the gift wrap – making your gift 100% unique. So if you want to guarantee your gift really stands out, make the most of your chance to get creative. They give you access to the UK’s best tracks We’re proud to boast the biggest and best choice of
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview
Well, what a season we’ve had. It’s been chock-full of controversy, collisions, craziness and world class driving! We’ve seen Lewis Hamilton impressively win another title in Mexico two weeks ago, as well as witnessing a number of emerging drivers come to the forefront over the course of the season. Last week in Brazil, the Brit finished the race in first place on the winners’ podium, with Red Bull’s Max Vertrappen in second and Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen coming in third. But, the action isn’t over just yet! We have one last race to look forward to – the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. So – for one final time this season – read on as Karting Nation will give you all you need
The Best F1 Drivers of All Time
Who are the best drivers to have raced in Formula One? It's a question that is often asked by racing fans from all over the globe. But, with so many talented drivers to have achieved great things on the circuit over the years, it's a question that certainly isn't easy to answer. The following article will look at Karting Nation's Top 10. So, in no particular order, here they are: Niki Lauda Former Austrian driver Niki Lauda is considered to be one the greatest F1 drivers of all time. Throughout his driving career, he was able to storm to three championship wins in 1975, 1977, and 1984 respectively. In total, Lauda was able to earn 25 wins and 54 podium finishes. In the
Mexican Grand Prix Preview
With Lewis Hamilton on the brink of claiming his fifth Drivers’ Championship to date, we here at Karting Nation are taking a look at this season’s Mexican Grand Prix. With Hamilton set to equal Argentine legend Juan Manuel Fangio’s championship record, he leads the 2018 driver standings with a total of 346 points. His German rival, Sebastian Vettel, lies behind him in second place – 70 points behind. With three races left including this one, a win for the German driver in Mexico this weekend will mean that Hamilton will require just a seventh placed finish to be crowned world champion. If Vettel fails to win at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez this weekend, then Hamilton will be crowned champion regardless of
United States Grand Prix Preview
The most recent race in the F1 calendar saw Lewis Hamilton all but confirm his fifth World Drivers’ Championship in his career. The British driver made his mark at Suzuka in Japan a few weeks ago, as he crossed the line in first place ahead of his fellow teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The W for Hamilton and the sixth place finish for Driver’s Championship rival Sebastian Vettel meant that Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the standings to 331 points – 67 points in total ahead of his German rival, Vettel. Alas, the show must go on as we look towards the next race on the F1 calendar – the United States Grand Prix. With
Driving – Ten Things I Hate About You
There's nothing better than the feeling that comes along with passing your driving test and trading in your provisional for a fully fledged pink driving licence. You're then left to your own devices, with no driving instructor by your side for when things go wrong. You just have to deal with it yourself, we're afraid! There's no need to worry though, it will all come naturally with time. Soon enough, you'll be well on your way to becoming confident behind the wheel. But sometimes, there's just a few things which spoil the enjoyment of driving. This is usually thanks to a minority who fail to conform to the rules of the road (both official and unofficial), as well as a few
Japanese Grand Prix Preview
Last week's Russian Grand Prix certainly ended in controversial fashion, that's for sure! Despite Valtteri Bottas comfortably leading the race for some time, the Finnish racer was forced to make way for his teammate Lewis Hamilton under orders from his Mercedes team. With 30 laps of the race remaining, this seemed somewhat unfair for Bottas, particularly as it would have earned him a second win in as many races. However, the two horse race between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel meant that Mercedes made the decision to prioritise a win for their star driver. In the process, Hamilton was able to extend his lead to 50 points in the Driver's Championship. Understandably, Bottas looked visibly disappointed with his team's decision. So much
Russian Grand Prix Preview
With just six races left in the 2018 F1 season, it really is all to play for in Russia this weekend as the two horse race between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel continues. Earlier this month in the Singapore Grand Prix, Hamilton was able to open up a 40 point advantage at the top of the Driver's Championship - earning top spot on the podium to achieve exactly that. However, with the 2018 racing season not too far from its end, Hamilton could yet let his lead slip. Ahead of this Sunday's main event, read on as we here at Karting Nation go through everything you need to know in our 2018 Russian Grand Prix preview. What Time Does The 2018 Russian
Ten Of The Best Karting Circuits Around The World!
When it comes to all things racing, we here at Karting Nation can't get enough. There really is nothing better than getting behind the wheel and pushing the pedal to the metal - especially if you're able to claim the all-important top spot on the podium! But, if you're looking to get your fix of racing action away from home soil, then you can rest assured that we have you covered. So, read on as Karting Nation takes a look at the best karting venues around the world. Gold Coast Motorsport Training Centre, Australia Stretching out to 1600m in total, the circuit at the Gold Coast Motorsport Training Centre is often regarded as the fastest karting circuit in Australia. It is even the