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TeamSport Newcastle track guide
TeamSport Newcastle is an indoor electric venue on Scotswood Road with a 500 m multi-level track and a starter track. Sodi RSX2 and EcoVolt Junior karts run the main track, and Sodi LRX karts the starter track. Combat Karts and Mini Racers are also offered, along with Double Drive 30/15. Parking is free, and team-building groups are taken.
- Type
- Indoor
- Length
- 500 m
- Adult from
- £50
- Min age
- 13+
- Juniors
- 8+
- Min height
- 150 cm
Open as far as we know · checked Confirm times and prices with the venue before you go.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Race Experience2 races, pit lane start, fastest lap wins | - | ages 8+ | £50 |
| Grand Prix15 min practice/qualifying then 15 min grid-start race, podium | 30 min | open sessions 16+ (29 in inside leg); exclusive group sessions 14+, minimum group size varies by track | £60 |
| 50 Lap Racepractice laps then grid start, first to 50 laps wins, podium; lap count can vary with track length; Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings | 50 laps | 16+, experienced drivers | £50 |
| Rookie Race Experience2 x 12 min sessions, reduced kart speeds and fewer karts on track | 24 min | ages 8+, beginners and families | Not listed |
| Combat Karts2 gamified races (qualifying then grid-start), power-ups, medals for top 3 | 24 min | 13+ (adult kart needs 29 in inside leg) | Not listed |
| Mini Racers2 x 8 min sessions on a child-friendly track, interactive briefing | 16 min | ages 4-7, height 1.0-1.4 m | Not listed |
| One Session Race Experiencesingle race session | - | adults | £38 |
| Double Drive 30/15Main and Starter track sessions (30/15 per product name) | - | ages 8+ | £59.54 |
Prices are the ones we recorded and may differ by day or time.
Book now at TeamSport Newcastle
This takes you to the track's booking page on team-sport.co.uk, where prices and availability are live.
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Who can drive
- Minimum age
- 13+
- Junior minimum age
- 8+
- Minimum height
- 150 cm
- Junior minimum height
- 120 cm
- Licence
- No licence needed
- Kit provided
- Helmet, Race suit, Gloves
- Dress code
- shoes covering the whole foot; no sandals, crocs, heels or open toes; balaclava required
Occasions
- Birthday
- Children's party
- Stag
- Hen
- Corporate
- Team building
Sector 3
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Address
-
Unit B, Armstrong Works, Scotswood Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6UX
Directions - Nearest station
- Metrocentre or Newcastle Central (neither walkable); bus 22 from Newcastle Central
- Parking
- free on-site parking
Booking and contact
- Opening hours
- Not recorded here: check team-sport.co.uk
- Booking
- Online
- Phone (operator's central line)
- 01252 732300
- Accessibility
- main downstairs track and pit lane not wheelchair accessible; other areas accessible; Combat Karts track has accessible spectator access; no hearing-impairment facilities
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Viewing area
- Parking
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The track
- Type
- Indoor
- Track length
- 500 m
- Power
- Electric
- Karts
- Sodi RSX2 electric (main track), Biz EcoVolt Junior (main track), Sodi LRX electric (starter track), Combat Karts
- Engine
- electric (600W brushless motor)
- Top speed
- 72 km/h (45 mph)
Circuit layout
- Layout
- TeamSport Newcastle circuit
- Length
- 500 m
- Corners
- 12 (the venue's count)
- Levels
- Multi-level: raised sections in blue, ramps hatched, dashed where the track passes underneath
Layout last checked . Venues change their layouts, so check with the track before you go.
Sector 5
Questions
What is the minimum age at TeamSport Newcastle?
The listed minimum age at TeamSport Newcastle is 13. Junior karts list a minimum age of 8. The listed minimum height is 150 cm; for junior karts it is 120 cm.
How much does TeamSport Newcastle 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 TeamSport Newcastle?
Listed sessions: Grand Prix (30 min); 50 Lap Race; Rookie Race Experience (24 min); Combat Karts (24 min); Mini Racers (16 min).
How do I book TeamSport Newcastle?
Book online at team-sport.co.uk, the track's own booking page, where you can see live prices and availability.
Do I need a licence to drive at TeamSport Newcastle?
No licence is needed to drive.
Sector 6
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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.