Would you like your own karting race track for a day?
We'll come to you, and build you your own temporary circuit!
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We'll come to you, and build you your own temporary circuit!
When your local track just isn't quite what you need, but you still want to put on a fun day for your staff and clients, then - if your building has its own car park - it may be possible to construct a temporary circuit so you can host your very own race event.
With the right help, many office or factory car parks can be converted to a kart track to give everyone a real thrill.
First, site inspection
In order to maintain the highest levels of safety for your event the venue will have to have a site inspection from our chief consultant, Martin Howell. He will assess the proposed area and submit a detailed report that will outline the equipment need to host a kart race. This will involve crash barriers, safety barriers, safety equipment, staffing levels, risk assessments, insurance requirements, computer timing, race suits and crash helmets needed as well as plans for the layout of the track and the safe number of karts that can be raced.
Meet Martin, our Track Inspector
Martin has been in the karting industry for as long as anyone can remember. Apart from working at our events, he is a regular at the NEC Autosport Show, where is the consultant for the Live Action Karting. He has run the Gulf 24-hour race in Kuwait, acted as race director for the National Pro-Karting Championship, been a race driving instructor at Brands Hatch and run the UK’s only 2-stroke karting series. In short, when it comes to planning events he really is the ‘go-to’ man.
It is Martin who will oversee the planning and construction of any of our bespoke events and his comprehensive report will give you a full breakdown of what will be required to host an event of this type. Because of his years in the karting industry he has had hands-on experience of virtually every type of race meeting possible and has in-depth knowledge of all the contractors and suppliers that are needed to host a race meeting.
On top of that he is also a wonderful raconteur so don’t expect any dry and humourless race briefings when he’s running the show!
Next, the day before race day
If the proposal (and price) meets your expectations then we will set about converting your space into a mini Monaco. Prior to race day the team will arrive and make safe all the areas that represent potential hazards (like lamp posts, kerbs and trees) and the track will be laid out using deformable plastic safety barriers. Where necessary crowd barriers will also be installed to protect spectators from the racing karts and speed restrictions will be put in place at the entry to the designated pit lane. Once the track is complete our staff will drive the track in the karts to identify any danger spots that may have been overlooked and, once our chief consultant is happy, we will be ready to race.
On the day
Race day itself will have been discussed with you prior to the event to assess the correct format for the number of drivers expected to attend and we will ensure that sufficient karts, race suits and crash helmets are available to all. After the compulsory safety briefing it’s off to the circuit for some wheel to wheel action. The race will be overseen by our expert team of race marshals and the race director who will ensure that everything runs according to plan. After what we hope will be a memorable day the team will dismantle the circuit, pack everything back into the trucks, clean up any debris and leave you to gather by the water cooler to chat about what a great race you had.
Tailor the day to your exact requirements
And it’s not just the racing! If you really want to splash out then any number of extras can be provided from signage, bespoke race suits, filming and photography, catering, marquee hire – in fact, everything you may possibly need to make the day just that bit special. To find out what we can do just contact us and we can discuss the various options that are available.
Case Studies
When your local track just isn't quite what you need, but you still want to put on a fun day for your staff and clients, then - if your building has its own car park - it may be possible to construct a temporary circuit so you can host your very own race event. With the right help, many office or factory car parks can be converted to a kart track to give everyone a real thrill.
Case Study - Sophos
A high-tech software company that wanted its car park converted for the day into an exciting kart track.
The circuit was largely constructed the day before but allowing for cars to get in and out and on race day we ran a series of short endurance races culminating in a grand final.
The Sophos staff were able to continue working throughout the day and were simply e-mailed when it was their turn to race.
Case Study - Bewl Water
'We'd like an AOB converted into a race track. For 120 people. And we need it in two weeks' No pressure then!
After an initial site visit we all agreed on what turned out to be a great circuit and in order to fit everything in we ran two 90-minute events.
Asphalt repairs were carried out, a scaffold bridge erected so that drivers could access the track during the race and the team went to work constructing a track that brought smiles to everyone's face.
Case Study - J2, Cannock
For us a clean sheet of paper.
To launch its latest out-of-town storage facility we were asked to build something in a completely empty car park. Nothing too complicated, just something that would give the clients a days to remember plus a bit of glamour from the delightful girls from Envisage, who were a great help on the day.
Case Study - J2, Cannock
For us a clean sheet of paper.
To launch its latest out-of-town storage facility we were asked to build something in a completely empty car park. Nothing too complicated, just something that would give the clients a days to remember plus a bit of glamour from the delightful girls from Envisage, who were a great help on the day.
Case Study - Sky TV
A fairly ambitious idea to simulate a Formula 1 season over the course of a weekend involving as many of the staff as possible.
Despite the size of the Sky Campus the actual amount of useable asphalt was limited but we put together a plan with a track layout and concept for running 21 races back-to-back racing 640 staff members.
Huge logistical problems to overcome getting the right staff in the right karts at the right time on the right day but nothing that the team couldn’t manage. Formula 1-style branding for the karts, pit stops just like the real thing and two full on days of karting fun.
Case Study - Sky TV
A regular client, Sophos, asked us back to convert their car park for a day’s event. Local companies were sourced to supply tyres as part of the barrier system, and marshals from a nearby kart track.
Due to demand there were 180 drivers to be accommodated so we ran a series of short team events throughout the day, culminating in a couple of semi-finals and a final – all wrapped up by 5.30pm!
Perfect weather, perfect setting and a great day’s racing.
Go Kart Fleet Hire
Despite the fact that most outdoor tracks will have a full range of karts available there are times when either the size of your group exceed what the track can provide or, in certain circumstances you want to host your own kart race in say, your office car-park, or have another non-karting venue in mind.
UK Go Karting has access to a range of large fleets of karts that can be transported throughout the world where we can host anything from an individual Grand Prix-style race right up to 24-hour races. One of our technicians will need to visit the site to ensure that it would be safe to run a race for you but if all the correct boxes are ticked then we’ll give you a price.
If you like cars, then you'll love these Go Karts!
Even if you only have a passing interest in the colour of your next showroom special, you can't help but wonder how a tiny petrol engine can hurl you so confidently up to 70mph, how the brakes can haul you in for the corner before your foot goes back on the gas and you blitz 60mph again in around four seconds. You have to admit, that is impressive.
Regular Maintenance
The karts are expertly serviced between each of our bespoke events. Vast amounts of cash are spent over the winter months and every aspect of the power plant from the ignition up is rigorously tested to ensure unfailingly high standards.
As with everything connected with our corporate events, the go karts are designed to give you the best karting experience possible and maximise the time you spend on the track. If you've been racing - but not in one of our go karts - you're in for a very pleasant surprise...