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Track guide - North East
Karting North East track guide
Karting North East is an outdoor LPG-powered site in Sunderland with a 1,200 m circuit and three tracks. Karts are Sodi SR5 adults, LR5 juniors and 2Drive twin-seaters. Formats include a grand prix, an endurance race, family sessions and a Junior Karting Club, and the KNE Sprint Championship runs here. Birthday, stag, hen and team-building groups are catered for.
- Type
- Outdoor
- Length
- 1200 m
- Adult from
- £50
- Min age
- 14+
- Juniors
- 8+
Open as far as we know · checked Confirm times and prices with the venue before you go.
Sector 1
Prices and sessions
Adult session from
£50
Standard adult price, bookable any day. Off-peak, weekday or offer prices may be lower - see sessions.
| Session | Length | Who | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix15 min practice + 30 min head-to-head race | 45 min | 16+; £70 Fri-Sun | £60 |
| Endurance Race15 min practice + 45 min race | 1 hr | 16+; £90 Fri-Sun | £80 |
| 30 Minute Karting Sessiontimed, 1.2km circuit | 30 min | 14+ | £50 |
| 30 Minute Family Session850m circuit, mixed family groups | 30 min | 8+ | £45 |
| 15 Minute Family Session850m family circuit; call to book | 15 min | 8+; under-12s must have done induction | £30 |
| Induction Session350m junior circuit plus briefing | 15 min | 8-11 | £30 |
| Junior Karting Club2 x 10 min, Tuesdays | 20 min | 8-15 | £45 |
| Twin Seater Kart 15 minadult drives, passenger 5-7; call to book | 15 min | adult driver plus passenger 5-7 | £40 |
| Twin Seater Kart 30 minadult drives, passenger 5-7; call to book | 30 min | adult driver plus passenger 5-7 | £55 |
| Exclusive 30 Minute Family Session850m circuit, minimum group 10; call to book | 30 min | 8+ | £45 |
Prices are the ones we recorded and may differ by day or time.
Book now at Karting North East
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Sector 2
Who can drive
- Minimum age
- 14+
- Junior minimum age
- 8+
- Junior minimum height
- 130 cm
- Licence
- No licence needed
- Kit provided
- Helmet, Race suit, Gloves, Balaclava
- Dress code
- flat closed-toe shoes; no heels, sandals or crocs
Occasions
- Birthday
- Children's party
- Stag
- Hen
- Corporate
- Team building
- Gift vouchers
Sector 3
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Address
-
Warden Law Motorsports Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PR
Directions - Parking
- parking available including coaches
Booking and contact
- Opening hours
- Not recorded here: check kartingnortheast.com
- Booking
- Online
- Phone
- 0191 521 4050
- Website
- kartingnortheast.com
Facilities
- Parking
Sector 4
The track
- Type
- Outdoor
- Track length
- 1200 m
- Number of tracks
- 3
- Power
- LPG
- Karts
- Sodi SR5 adult (390cc), Sodi LR5 junior (ages 8-13), Sodi 2Drive twin-seater (passenger from 5)
- Engine
- Honda GX390 390cc, LPG-powered (adult karts)
Leagues and series
- KNE Sprint Championship
Circuit layout
- Layout
- Karting North East circuit
- Length
- 1200 m
- Corners
- 10 (the venue's count)
The venue doesn't show where its start line is, so none is marked.
Layout last checked . Venues change their layouts, so check with the track before you go.
Sector 5
Questions
What is the minimum age at Karting North East?
The listed minimum age at Karting North East is 14. Junior karts list a minimum age of 8.
How much does Karting North East cost?
The cheapest standard single-driver adult session we have recorded is £50. Standard adult price, bookable any day. Off-peak, weekday or offer prices may be lower - see sessions. See the sessions table above for the other prices on record.
How long are sessions at Karting North East?
Listed sessions: Grand Prix (45 min); Endurance Race (1 hr); 30 Minute Karting Session; 30 Minute Family Session; 15 Minute Family Session; Induction Session (15 min).
How do I book Karting North East?
Book online at kartingnortheast.com.
Do I need a licence to drive at Karting North East?
No licence is needed to drive.
Sector 6
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Sector 7 · Chequered flag
Sources and last check
Last checked . Every fact on this page comes from the pages below. Spot something out of date? Details change, so check with the venue first, then tell us what has changed.