We’re excited to welcome Karting Worcester to the Karting Nation network. This tight and twisting indoor circuit located to the south-east of Worcester is tailor made for racing, which makes it the perfect place to push your speed and skill to the limit. With a fleet of 200cc Biz Karts to tear round the track in too, you’ll be able to set some seriously scorching lap times.Sessions range from 10, 20 & 30 minute GP experiences, to 2 hour endurance races, which means there’s something to suit racers of all abilities. There’s even sessions for cadet karters aged between 8-14 years old, so if you’ve got budding Button or Hamilton on your hands this tricky and technical circuit is guaranteed to put
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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
Petrol vs Electric – which to choose?
Whether you’re driving a petrol or electric go-kart you’re guaranteed some serious fun, but the big debate amongst drivers is still which is best. Here at Karting Nation we have over 75 circuits across the country, and offer both petrol and electric karts, so we can see the pros and cons of both. To give you an idea of some of the main differences here’s a quick comparison: Foot to Pedal The Guinness World Record for the fastest Electric Go-Kart was set in Germany, with the driver hitting 0-60 mph in a jaw-dropping 2.5 seconds! Electric karts are just as fast on the track too, and drivers get instant power and acceleration as soon as they hit the pedal. Speed The average electric kart
A few handy tips
Want faster lap times? Follow these simple tips and you will shave all-important seconds off every lap. 1. Sit correctly in the kart. Sit back in the seat and resist the temptation to lean forward towards the wheel as it has a negative effect on acceleration. 2. Hold the steering wheel correctly. The lowest position is where 9 and 3 appear on a clock face. And the highest is 10 and 2 on the clock face. 3. Braking is a form of control as well as stopping you. Brake hard and fast so that the rear wheels almost lock as you approach a corner, releasing as you start the turn. 4. Keep a straight line towards a bend and stay wide for as long
Go Karting – Where it all began…
Strange beginnings – did you know that the original go karts in the UK were made of old sheds, prams and rope? In the late 1940s and into the1950s, there was barely any telly(if you were lucky enough to have one in the first place), no mobiles, iPhones or iPlayers, no internet or computer games and no money to spend on flashy toys. Playing for kids was with simple equipment like jacks, marbles, skipping-ropes, conkers on strings, bats, balls and bicycles – and anything they could make themselves out of old stuff they found lying around. That included the first go karts in the UK. The earliest were wooden in construction, with old pram wheels and a rope to steer.
How Safe is Karting for Kids?
Parents often ask if karting is safe. We think the main reason they ask this is that they think of their own experience driving on our roads. But is this a fair comparison? Yes, they will be driving a vehicle, but unlike the real roads there are numerous checks and measures that are strictly enforced and safety precautions are standard. So lets sum up: Your children will be in a strictly controlled environment They will be fully briefed and instructed before they get into a kart They will be wearing a race suit and a full face crash helmet They will be in a very small and manageable group Everyone will be travelling in the same direction Their speed will almost certainly be limited to about
Kids Karting
Our kids can drive us all mad, but thanks to the facilities available through Karting Nation, they can also drive a range of super-fast, super-fun go karts. Did you know that Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and many other top Formula 1 drivers got their first taste of motor racing in karts? And despite what many people think, this activity isn’t reserved for the mega-rich. If your little devil is a speed demon, you’re bound to find an exciting karting package to suit your family and your budget. Kid’s party packages are a great way to introduce your young ones to racing in a safe and fun environment, and celebrate their birthday while they do it! These events, available in many karting venues