Go-karting tips

Practical advice for your first session and for going quicker.

How long you are on track

453 sessions at 125 UK tracks that publish a length

The most common session is 30 minutes. How sessions are run

What happens at a go-karting session
A first hire-karting session from booking to podium - signing in, kit, the safety briefing, time on track, timing sheets and what to wear.
Sessions usually last 30 minutes
Arrive-and-drive vs Grand Prix: karting session formats explained
The main hire-karting formats - arrive and drive, Grand Prix, endurance, junior sessions and leagues - what each suits and how to tell which you are booking.
Go karting tips: how to drive a hire kart faster
Go karting tips for hire-kart sessions - racing line, braking, smooth inputs, overtaking manners and what the flags mean.
Karting in the wet: rain, grip and what to wear
Does outdoor karting run in the rain? What changes on a wet track, how to drive it, keeping your visor clear, and indoor tracks as the dry option.
69 indoor tracks for a wet day

Prices, age limits and what to expect, checked against each venue.