Karting Vs. Chocolate – What Do You Want This Easter?

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

Five types of karter every racer will recognise

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.

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

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

England’s F1 Racing Stars

The first choice for many to celebrate most occasions is to indulge in a few drinks. But, why not treat yourself to an epic racing experience this Saint George's Day? Courtesy of Karting Nation, here's our list of English racing drivers who have earned their place amongst the racing elite: Lewis Hamilton Going straight into the best of the best here, Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the most famous and highly regarded Formula 1 drivers to hit the circuit. Currently, he stands on four F1 titles - setting his sights on earning a fifth this year. But, even Lewis Hamilton had to start somewhere. He started off his racing career through karting, which soon led him on the path to greatness

Former Karters Who Reached F1

As you can probably imagine, karting was the starting point for the professional racing drivers who have found fame on the circuit. But, in order to make it in the world of motorsport, they all had to start somewhere! Well, what better way to start your career in racing than behind the wheel of a go kart? Here's some of the famous drivers who began their passion for racing on the karting circuit. Ayrton Senna Known as one of the finest Formula 1 drivers of all time, the late, great Ayrton Senna was a huge fan of karting from an early age. Right up until his tragic death in 1994, he was known to obtain his need for speed not only behind

Introducing Karting Wigan!

We’re always on the lookout for venues that are going to provide you with an authentic Formula 1 experience and our new Wigan karting venue is certainly no exception! Located close by to the wonderful North West destinations of Liverpool and Manchester, you’re sure to be within reach of plenty of tourist attractions that these vibrant cities have to offer! Boasting a 1.5km track, you’ll be able to experience a truly thrilling day out as you get behind the wheel of a Biz, Honda Powered Le Mans Twin 200GX kart – a vehicle that’s guaranteed to fufil your need for speed! Highly beginner friendly, you’ll be taught everything you need to know from a qualified instructor, who’ll ensure that you experience a

Oxford Karting is January’s Venue of the Month!

2018 has only just begun, but wannabe Formula One drivers have already been out and about in their hundreds to grab their adrenaline-fix as they race around some of our spectacular venue’s situated across the UK and Ireland. After reading through all of our reviews for January, one track stood out to us as the leading candidate for January venue of the month, and that’s our Karting track in Oxford! Clocking in at 360m long, this epic stadium circuit accompanied by its high-speed tarmac track is assured to provide you with an intense race to remember as you battle it out with your fellow adrenaline-seeking friends – zooming across the straights before attempting to skid around those tricky corners!   Sitting behind the

Karting Maidenhead Win December’s Venue of the Month!

With less than a week to go until Christmas we've started the celebrations early at Karting Nation HQ - and no not because we've decided to extend our Christmas party, but because it's time to announce December's venue of the month. So without further ado we'd like to say a huge congratulations to Karting Maidenhead! Throughout December we've been inundated with five star feedback for our magnificent maidenhead venue, and after claiming December's venue of the month award they're now part of a very elite club. Yep, they're one of just two tracks to have won our venue of the month award twice - and that tells you everything you need to know about just how awesome this circuit is! That's not

Men – What We Really Want For Christmas..

Three days into the Karting Nation advent calendar and we've just had a horrible realisation.. there are only 22 days until Christmas! It's OK, there's no need to panic, we're guessing you've got most of your shopping done by now anyway, right? What! There's just one person you're stuck with. Let us guess it's a bloke.. don't worry we've got this here's what the man in your life really want for Christmas. A box set.. Whether it's Top Gear, the Grand Tour or the latest TV blockbuster, you can't beat a box set. It's the perfect excuse to do nothing and all most of us really want for Christmas is the chance to stay on the sofa for as long as physically possible. Karting