Get ready to ramp up the excitement because we're delighted to be adding a brand new split-level circuit to our nationwide network of tracks. So if you're ready to take your need for speed to the next level there's only one place to go, Karting Bristol! Located right in the heart of Bristol this brilliant indoor arena boasts everything you need for an unforgettable day of karting, including an awesome multi-level circuit. In total the track covers a whopping 800 metres and features full throttle straights, sweeping bends and tight hairpins, giving you the perfect opportunity to put your karting skills to the test. Then there's the ramps, which make tearing round the track even more exciting - and if you
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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 Nation venue of the month – Karting Hoddesdon
We’re excited to announce that August’s venue of the month is Karting Hoddesdon! Over the past month we’ve had nothing but fantastic feedback about this famous karting circuit, and it’s easy to see why! Reigning F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton started his road to racing glory at Hoddesdon, and with a whopping kilometre long track to tear round, there’s nowhere better for you to put your F1 credentials to the ultimate test. It’s not just the size of Hoddesdon’s track that stands out though. It’s also packed with a whole host of full-throttle features including sweeping bends, challenging corners and high speed straights –which means plenty of overtaking opportunities and some seriously impressive lap times! Thanks to Hoddesdon’s fleet of high-spec, adult and junior
A few Go Karting Tips…
Karting essential tips Whether you’re a rookie racer or a seasoned pro, shaving those all important seconds off your lap times is never easy. But with a few simple tweaks to your technique improving your speed round the circuit is far from impossible. So to help you make the most of your speed and skill at the wheel, here’s our essential guide to improving your lap times and podium position. 1. Experiment with racing line The ‘racing line’ refers to the fastest way possible to get round the track. Adopting the correct racing line is most important when you’re approaching corners and chicanes, as it means you can carry as much speed as possible in and out of the corners. The easiest way
Tockwith Karting – First Person review
When we’re not booking full throttle karting experiences for our customers, we like to escape the office and take to the track ourselves. So when we got the opportunity to visit our Tockwith venue over the bank holiday weekend, we couldn’t resist the chance to satisfy our need for speed. For the low down on the day’s action we hand over to our resident IT whiz, and tame racing driver, Etienne. Some say that he can write code in over 6,000 different languages, and that when he left France the then President declared a national day of mourning.. all we know is he’s called Le Stig! “For our team karting experience we booked an Iron Man Sprint 40, which was a 10
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
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