Allez allez allez! We’re back with another Grand Prix preview – this time from le grand country of France! It’s been nearly a fortnight since Sebastian Vettel came in first place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, he managed to edge slightly ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the overall driver standings with 121 points to Hamilton’s 120. With everything to play for in Le Castellet this weekend, it’s about time for Karting Nation’s preview of the French Grand Prix. What Time Does The French Grand Prix Start? Le Castellet has a time difference of +1 hour when compared to BST. So, you can expect this race to start at the later UK time of 3.10pm. So, if you’re looking forward
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Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
The second race of the 2018 Formula One season is almost upon us, which means we're only a mere few days away from some awesome racing action! But, before the main event commences, Karting Nation has you covered in our preview of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Read on to find out all you need to know! When Does The Event Take Place? Unlike the Australian GP which kicked off at 6:10am UK time, the Bahrain race will commence at at 16:10 UK time on Sunday, 8 April. History of The Race Located at Sakhir, the Bahrain Grand Prix was first introduced into the Formula 1 racing calendar in 2004 after its construction began in November 2002. Ever since then, it has been featured every
Venue of the Month is Karting Swindon!
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
Oxford Karting is January’s Venue of the Month!
2018 has only just begun, but wannabe Formula One drivers have already been out and about in their hundreds to grab their adrenaline-fix as they race around some of our spectacular venue’s situated across the UK and Ireland. After reading through all of our reviews for January, one track stood out to us as the leading candidate for January venue of the month, and that’s our Karting track in Oxford! Clocking in at 360m long, this epic stadium circuit accompanied by its high-speed tarmac track is assured to provide you with an intense race to remember as you battle it out with your fellow adrenaline-seeking friends – zooming across the straights before attempting to skid around those tricky corners! Sitting behind the
Hen Party Go Karting – Your Questions Answered
Do you and your hens love to live life in the fast lane? Then cocktail making and pampering parties just won't cut it, what you need is added excitement, added acceleration and oomph. What you need is hen party go karting - the most fun you can have on four wheels!* *We know tearing round the track's not your average girlie get together though, so you've probably got a few questions, and that's why you'll find everything you need to know about hen party go karting right here.. What should we wear? One of the best things about getting the girls together for a karting party is the fact you won't need to shell out for a new outfit. Our advice is to
Karting Letchworth scoops venue of the month for the second time
With three different drivers tasting victory in the first four races of the F1 season, it's looking like one of the closest Formula 1 seasons yet - but judging by our recent feedback there's been just as much action and excitement on the kart track. Naming May's venue of the month was just as tight as the race for the F1 title too, but after a full-throttle sprint to the finish line we're delighted to name Karting Letchworth as this month's winners. There's a lot to love about this brilliant circuit, but before we get into exactly what makes Karting Letchworth so special, we'd like to say a huge congratulations to the entire team. Letchworth Karting is the first of our
Karting Nation’s venue of the month is Karting Yeovil
Ready, set, go! Karting Nation venues across the country have been neck and neck in an intense race throughout March to be crowned champion, but there's one that has pulled ahead on the final straight and clinched a 1st place podium finish - so give it up for our Yeovil go karting venue, the deserved winner of March's venue of the month! This outdoor go karting track provides wannabe Lewis Hamilton's across the nation with a truly authentic Formula One experience, with fast straights and tight technical chicanes and corners testing even the most experienced driver! Stretching over a mammoth 457 metre, you'll need a monstrous vehicle to blast through it and that's exactly what our Yeovil go karting venue offers
Welcome to Go Karting Castlepollard
We’re delighted to announce that the latest addition to the Karting Nation network is Karting Castlepollard, County Westmeath. This truly one of a kind circuit combines both indoor and outdoor racing, which makes this one of the most exciting tracks around. Featuring a heart-racing combination of tight turns, hairpin bends and full-throttle straights this incredible 300m circuit is guaranteed to push your skills at the wheel to the limit. But with overtaking opportunities aplenty, and a high-speed overpass to race across too, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to satisfy your need for speed. This brilliant venue also boasts a fleet of 200cc Honda karts, which makes setting scorching lap times even more achievable. So if you’ve always dreamt of being an F1
The 5 best circuits outside of the UK
Karting Circuits to try on whilst on holiday Across the UK and Ireland, Karting Nation has some of the biggest and best karting circuits that you’ll find anywhere in the world; our Middlesbrough site is the longest and most epic track you’ll find anywhere, clocking in at a whopping 2.1km! But this doesn’t mean there isn’t awesome four wheel adventure to be had in any other country- so here is our guide to the best karting circuits you can try on holiday. Orlando Cart Center (Orlando, Florida) Located just fifteen minutes from Orlando Airport, you won’t want to go check in to your hotel, you’ll definitely want to head straight to Florida’s fastest circuit. You can race around this mammoth outdoor track at
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