Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone who meets basic health requirements, will be able to take part in arrive and drive karting, but for arrive and drive championships at Club100/DRS/Daytona etc greater experience and competency is highly recommended and likely required. 

Our route was bambino at Daytona Sandown Park and indoor karting with TeamSport, then as we got older and more experienced we went up through junior, SODI and Spencer into Dmax.

Starting at indoor tracks is a great way to start in karting, Teamsport are the big national indoor kart track company and we have always found the racing fun, the standards are generally very good and the facilities are great - we still drive at their tracks for fun.

There is nothing quite like petrol karts on an outdoor track, electric are brilliant with amazing acceleration, but without the noise  and vibrations of petrol karts it just isn't quite so exciting in our opinion! We would alsways recommend one of the Daytona tracks (Tamworth/Milton Keynes/Sandown Park) if you are near enough to them, but if you can get a booking for arrive and drive at tracks like GYG/Dunkeswell/Whilton Mill etc - then grab the opportunity.

Owner karts is a big step up from arrive and drive and you should get lots of advice before buying a kart and taking part, there are licensing requirements and important rules and regulations to consider at all levels of karting.

If you contact us on our social media we will do our best to answer your questions.

Arrive and drive information & basic safety  shown below is taken from Daytona because they are higly professional and lovely people with good facilities  - but please note all tracks have their own rules and regulations. Some of the smaller outdoor tracks around the UK have less rigorous rules, but our advice is to adhere to the local track rules and follow the good safety advice and standards of the bigger tracks.

ALWAYS LISTEN IN THE BRIEFING AND FOLLOW THE RULES!

Daytona:

Age & Height Restrictions

• Bambino: Minimum 6 years old and 107cm tall.
• Cadets/Juniors: Minimum 8 years old and 125cm tall.
• SODI Karts (4-Stroke): Minimum 14 years old and 142cm tall.
• DMAX Karts (2-Stroke): Minimum 16 years old, 142cm tall, and requires verified karting experience. 

Kart Performance & Speeds

• Junior Karts: Top speeds up to 45mph.
• SODI / N35-ST (4-Stroke): Top speeds up to 50mph.
• DMAX (2-Stroke): High-performance karts reaching up to 70mph. 

Track Rules & Booking

• No Walk-ins: You cannot just turn up and drive; all sessions must be booked in advance. 
• Licences: You do not need a driving licence or prior experience to race rental karts. 
• Own Karts: Daytona does not host owner-driver events, meaning you cannot bring your own kart unless you hire the entire track exclusively.
• Filming: You can use your own GoPro only if you bring a personal helmet and a secure mount. You can also hire a ViewPoint camera from reception for £10. 

Weather & Safety

• All-Weather Racing: Outdoor circuits stay open in all weather conditions except severe snow, thick fog, or lightning.
• Free Wetsuits: If it rains, complimentary wetsuits are provided to all drivers.
• Medical Safety: Go-karting is deemed unsafe for expectant mothers, individuals with heart conditions, epilepsy, visual impairments, or existing injuries. 

What to Wear

• Footwear: Flat shoes or trainers are mandatory. Avoid bringing brand-new shoes as the track can get muddy in the wet.
• Clothing: Comfortable, season-appropriate clothing. Race suits are highly insulating, so extra heavy layers are rarely needed.
• Hazards: No hoodies, scarves, or loose headwear are allowed in the kart.
• Equipment: Daytona provides race suits, helmets, and gloves. If borrowing a helmet, you must wear a balaclava (available to buy at reception).