Karting
Racing small, low go-karts round a track, indoors or out.
Karting
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $80
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- There's a real game to win.
- It gives you a real rush.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to have more fun
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something calm
Heads upLoud
What it feels like
KartingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$80The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$960About $9 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Do an arrive-and-drive session at a local indoor track.
1 hour or moreA specialist venueVery easy to start
Questions
How much does karting cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $80 a month once you are going.
How much time does karting take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do karting?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is karting good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Do an arrive-and-drive session at a local indoor track.
Do I need other people for karting?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.