Karting Nation proudly boasts some of the finest karting venues spread throughout the UK and Ireland, each one giving racers across the nation their own adrenaline rush. On that note, it's time to announce our venue of the month award. So, without further ado, Karting Nation would like to congratulate Karting Swindon - our March venue of the month! With a fleet of awesome karts including a Honda-powered TB R15 kart, CRG Bambino, and a TB R13 mini kart, our venue is sure to provide an adrenaline rush to racers across the South West, no matter what their level of ability is. Not only that, each racer will get the chance to zoom around a whopping 530m track too - one
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Announcing amazing new race formats at Karting Hullavington!
Think Christmas is over? Well, we’ve got a late present for you petrol-heads and wannabe Formula One stars. Throughout the years, our Go-Karting venue in Hullavington has remained extremely popular thanks to its new and innovating ideas – and this year they’ve gone and done it again. From 2018, you’ll be able to kick-start your new year by taking part in 2 new exhilarating and action-packed packages, ‘King of Wheels’ and ‘F1 Grand Prix’! The ‘King of Wheels’ package sees you take control of both Karts and Bikes! You’ll be able to feel the speed of an authentic GRC Mix Minimoto Italian Race Bike as well as our super nimble Karts as you take part in two 20-lap races against your mates!
Karting Lichfield is our venue of the month!
Over the course of the F1 season we've seen some awesome overtaking and some unforgettable wheel-to-wheel racing, and if you're ready to follow in the footsteps of your favourite Formula 1 driver there's only one place to be.. September's venue of the month, Karting Lichfield! This enormous outdoor circuit is tailor-made for racing, and if sitting centimetres above the ground in a 200cc kart doesn't make you feel like an F1 star, nothing will! It's not just the rush of taking to the track that makes Karting Lichfield the perfect place to satisfy your need for speed though. There's a whole host of reasons why we love this brilliant circuit, and judging by the stacks of rave reviews we receive plenty
Off Road Karting – what’s it all about
Think you’ve mastered karting? Well, now you’ve fine tuned your skills on the track, why not see if you’ve got what it takes to tame muddy terrain and sweeping off-road circuits. But remember only the best karters can conquer the challenge of Off-Road Karting! What is it about? Our rough, rugged and bumpy tracks are tailor made for an intense speed-fest as you put your driving skills to the test in our rip-roaring top of the range Karts, including and not limiting to Rage and Dune buggies. These buggies are built for 2 purposes; to take on tough terrain and most importantly, to have tons of fun! With insane suspensions combined with powerful engines, these Karts will provide you with the perfect
Grand Prix or Team Challenge – What’s best for your group?
Wanting to find the most action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled, competitive sport for your group? Look no further. Go-Karting provides you with the perfect activity! Perfect for any occasion including stag/hen dos and corporate events, Go-Karting is a highly competitive high-paced event that will bring your group together for the time of their lives! Why is Grand Prix Elite better for a stag/hen do? Grand Prix Elite is the perfect package for those looking to organise a stag or hen do due to its competitive nature. In a test of endurance and strategic planning, you’ll take part in a heat which determines what position you’ll start in for the semi-final. This heat is great for those who are beginners to go-karting as it gives them an introduction
Karting Hull arrives….
Get ready to satisfy your need for speed in style, because the latest addition to the Karting Nation network is Karting Hull! Located just a 15 minute drive from Hull city centre, this enormous 650 meter circuit is tailor-made for racing, which makes it the perfect place to kit up and take to the track. Packed with a combination of full throttle straights, sweeping bends and tight hairpins, there’s nowhere better to put your skill at the wheel to the ultimate test. It’s not just the state-of-the-art track that makes Karting Hull worth a visit though, with both 200cc and 270cc adult karts, as well as 160cc junior karts, every racer has the chance to set some scorching lap times. And thanks
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
Welcome Karting Worcester
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
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