Sprint Race Go Karting Experience

Take on the Sprint Race Go Karting Experience for an authentic taste of competitive karting.

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Sprint Race Go Karting Experience:

The Experience

Get ready to put your racing skills to the test with the Sprint Race Go Karting Experience.

This event is designed for anyone who wants the thrill of real motorsport in a safe and competitive setting.

Your session begins with ten minutes of practice and qualifying, giving you the chance to warm up and prepare for the race. Then it’s straight into twenty minutes of non-stop action as you compete against up to 24 drivers in a fiercely contested sprint. Every lap is tracked with live timing, and commentary keeps the race atmosphere electric. When the chequered flag drops, the champions are celebrated in an awards ceremony.

The DMAX karts reach speeds of up to 70mph thanks to their 23bhp 2-stroke engines. Lightweight chassis, precision tyres and advanced braking systems ensure responsive handling and serious performance. This is proper racing equipment built for speed and control.

The circuit layout includes eleven corners, hairpins and a fast straight, creating the perfect mix of technical skill and high-speed sections. Every turn is a test of nerve and every straight an opportunity to push for position.

10 minutes of practice and qualifying
20-minute competitive sprint race
70mph DMAX karts with race-tuned engines
Awards ceremony for the winners
Arrive 45 minutes before your track time to check in and get ready.

Book your Sprint Race Go Karting Experience today and discover what it feels like to race at full speed.

Vital Information

To race in a DMAX, you must be at least 16 years old and 142cm tall, and have sufficient karting experience to do so. Experienced 14-15 year olds can undertake an assessment to drive in DMAX karts.

A driving licence is not required. Participants with medical conditions such as pregnancy or epilepsy may be unable to take part. Neck or back injuries can also prevent participation. All drivers must sign a health disclaimer before the race.

The Weather

The tracks operate in almost all weather conditions. Severe snow, fog or lightning are the only exceptions. If rain is expected, wetsuits are provided free of charge. Events continue in wet conditions unless the race director considers it unsafe. In that case, you will be contacted in advance and offered the chance to reschedule.

Session Length

This experience lasts around 45 minutes in total. It includes a full safety briefing, 10 minutes of practice and qualifying, followed by a 20-minute race.

Numbers

The number of people competing will vary from around 15 to 80.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome and most locations provide outdoor viewing areas. Many events include live race commentary, with lap times and positions shown on venue screens. Children must be supervised at all times. Dogs are not permitted.

What To Wear

Dress comfortably and wear sensible leisure clothes and flat closed shoes. Helmet and race suits provided.

Locations

Sandown Park, Milton Keynes or Tamworth.

Code : P00079

Sprint Race Go Karting Experience:

Sprint Race Go Karting Experience: Availability

Most centres hold an open session a few times a month all year round.

Sprint Race Go Karting Experience: Fascinating Facts

Karting was invented in California in 1956. Art Ingels, a serious driver of hot rods and a designer and builder of racing cars mounted an engine on a frame with a set of semi pneumatic tyres. A bicycle chain drove one rear wheel and it looked flimsy but it was stable and very, very fast. The concept appealed to other speed freaks and a group of them started meeting in the car park of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. They then went looking for a place to set up a road racing circuit where they could enjoy their new sport and promote its growth. It didn't take long for karting to spread around the world and it rapidly developed into a training ground for future Formula One champions. Grand Prix legend Ayrton Senna was a runner up in the World 100cc Sprint Kart Championships in 1979 and 1980. World Champions Alain Prost, Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell learnt their early racing moves in karts. And the front of today's Grand Prix grid, Michael and Ralf Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya, Rubens Barichello and David Coultard all started their racing careers in these incredibly manoeuvrable vehicles. And between races you'll often find them on karting tracks refining their driving techniques.