Overview:
There's nothing quite like a bit of head to head rivalry with your mates. They say that nice guys come last, so the question is whether you have the competitive instinct and controlled aggression needed to finish first? Or are you happy to look down the tailpipe of your pal as he passes the chequered flag?
The Circuit:
This twisty outdoor 500m track is challenging in both the wet and dry and with a 7 metre width there is loads of room for overtaking. Channel 5's car programme "Fifth Gear" recently raced a Ferrari 360 round this circuit, so that should give you some indication of its quality.
The entire race is recorded by the latest in electronic lap timing technology.
The Karts:
The karts comprise a new fleet of 270cc Honda-powered BIZ Karts which deliver impressive acceleration and can give top speeds of more than 50mph. Disk brakes ensure precise and effective braking. All of the karts are maintained to a high standard by a team of engineers.
Race Format:
The event starts off with a briefing on safety instruction and kart familiarisation, followed by a circuit walk. You will then recieve several practice laps each to get you up to scratch with the karts and the course before the real race begins. For the actual race you will be split into teams, with each team sharing a kart and being in charge of pit stops and driver changeovers. The idea of the race is for your team to complete as many laps as possible in the allotted time span (pretty similar to the Le Mans 24 hour race). Each driver will get approximately half an hour behind the wheel in addition to their practice laps. The winners of the race get to bask in their glory in true traditional style with a podium position and a bottle of bubbly to spray over their pedestrian cohorts.
Duration:
- Allow approximately 2-3 hours for this event, depending on group size.
Notes:
- For groups of less than 10 people a spring grand prix format can be arranged