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

Get the most out of your Karting Experience.

Go karting is just about the most hair-raising, heart-pounding, blood-pumping, thrill ride that you’ll ever experience, but if you’re not doing it right you’ll never know just how amazing it can be! And bad news people… most of you aren’t doing it right! But don’t hang up that helmet just yet, because I’m here to turn you from a karting klutz into a karting king! This isn’t exactly Formula 1, but just because you’re not borrowing Jenson Button’s car keys doesn’t mean this is easy. Karting, like most sports, is simple to pick up but challenging to master. I’m going to tell you how to do it. I’ll also be going over some important safety information because you’ll have a hard time winning a

Corporate Karting Events

Karting is established as one of the most popular and successful corporate event experiences; perfect for entertaining clients and socialising with your team. It is such a recognised commercial event that the vast majority of karting venues available through Karting Nation offer comprehensive meeting and conference facilities; offering high levels of professionalism and care toward your organisation. As forward-thinking businesses search for new and exciting ways to liaise with clients, we are on hand to offer thrilling karting packages nationwide. You’ll find an appropriate venue wherever your firm is based. Karting is a fun and inclusive pastime, which encourages team building and communication. What’s more, most sites have comfortable spectator areas so that even those who do not wish to compete,

Karting, Your Questions Answered.

Go karting is accessible motor racing madness that’s taking the nation by storm! But not everybody has the inside track on this super-speedy social event, so we’re here to provide the answers to all your nagging karting queries. What should I wear? Few of us drive like The Stig, and even less of us share his fashion sense! But when it comes to the big race there are some definite clothing DO’s. All racers are required to wear a helmet which covers the face, a set of fireproof overalls and protective gloves. Sometimes waterproof overalls may also be appropriate, if racing outdoors in bad weather. These items will almost always be provided by the karting facility, however, you will be asked to bring

The History of Karting

Karts, and karting as a sport or activity, have come quite some way since starting out in the USA as little more than feisty ride-on lawn mowers ridden by the odd amateur enthusiast. The karts driven in the professional sport itself are now capable of speeds of around 160mph and are raced by aspiring F1 world champions, whilst karting as a leisure activity migrated across the Atlantic into Europe during the 60s and has steadily grown in popularity on this side of the pond ever since. Karting’s origins in the USA Art Ingels is generally accepted to be the father of karting. A veteran hot rodder and a race car builder at Kurtis Kraft, he built the first kart out of scrap metal