Clay Pigeon Raceway Karting
About Clay Pigeon Raceway
Clay Pigeon Raceway is an 815-metre outdoor competition circuit at Wardon Hill near Dorchester, supporting owner-kart practice, independent racing and endurance events. Public hire karting uses Sodi GX390 machines advertised at up to 50mph and is restricted to drivers aged 14 or over, Monday-Thursday excluding bank holidays. Booking is required.
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Detailed guide
Outdoor karting at Wardon Hill
Clay Pigeon Raceway is an 815-metre outdoor circuit at Wardon Hill between Dorchester and Yeovil. Its schedule combines weekday public hire karting with owner-driver practice, independent race meetings, club activity and endurance competition.
Hire karts and eligibility
- Minimum age: public hire-kart drivers must be at least 14 years old.
- Hire fleet: current rental machines use Sodi Kart GX390 power and are advertised at up to 50mph.
- Session lengths: products provide 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes, with the longer choices split into multiple track sessions.
- Included equipment: gloves, balaclava, overalls and helmet are supplied; drivers need sensible enclosed footwear such as trainers.
Hire and owner-driver access
- Hire days: rental karting is offered Monday-Thursday only, excluding bank holidays.
- Seasonal hours: hire-kart running is 10:00-17:00 in summer and 10:00-16:00 in winter.
- Owner practice: personal-kart days use a separate calendar, class list, half-day schedule and entry process.
- Competition calendar: independent racing, Clay Kart Club and endurance events can change circuit access.
Before travelling
- Booking required: do not arrive for hire karting without a confirmed place.
- No weekend rentals: there is no public hire-kart availability on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Check the calendar: owner drivers must confirm that their class is accepted on the chosen practice date.
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Circuit layouts
Full Circuit
815 metres · 8 corners
