With the festive season a distant memory it's time to get serious about karting, and our top tips for 2020 will see you storming to the top of the podium in no time. So if you're ready to take your skills at the wheel to the next level, read on and get ready to speed away from your rivals like a seasoned pro. 1) Listen up Before climbing into your kart and taking to the track the most important thing you can do is listen carefully to your pre-race briefing. Not only does the briefing cover all the important safety info, it also includes some tips on how to tackle the track. Our instructors have a wealth of knowledge and experience to
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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
Karting Manchester Wins Our Venue of the Month Award
Whilst some better weather is (hopefully) on the horizon, you don't need head outdoors to experience some awesome racing action. Here at Karting Nation, we've got plenty of indoor venues too, meaning if the weather does happen to take a turn for the worse, you don't need to worry, you'll still be able to obtain your need for speed! One such place which guarantees an authentic indoor racing experience is our awesome Manchester karting venue - winner of our Venue Of The Month award for April! Just a short journey away from Manchester City Centre, you'll find that Karting Manchester is ideally placed within reach of several wonderful tourist attractions - even more of a reason to visit this awesome circuit.
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
Karting Nation’s latest circuit is Karting Bristol
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
What is a GP Experience with Karting Nation?
Kids got the holiday blues? Work already got you broken down and feeling tired? Give Go Karting a spin and get your 2017 the jump-start it needs with the worlds most popular adrenaline-infused motor sport. Why choose the Grand Prix Experience/Arrive and Drive Michael Schumacher once said “I learnt everything about driving through go-karting” and now you and the family can follow in the same footsteps as you get behind the wheel of our speedy go-karts and tackle our thrill-filled track. The Grand Prix Experience is the perfect package for all the family as it’s suitable for the beginner and will still provide an adrenaline rush and competitive environment to those who have drove a Go-Kart before and are looking to brush up
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
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