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Team Challenge

From £33.99

Team Challenge events will certainly bring out your competitive streak! Racing in teams, you and your team-mates need to complete the most laps within the time set. Working as a team is key to success - teamwork works! It is a matter of deciding on driver changes, using your fastest drivers to give you the edge when you need it and quick pit stops. The prize is team victory and bragging rights as you take your trophy on the podium.

Select a Package

  • Min. Age:16

    Team Challenge - 150 £33.99pp

    • This team challenge presents you and your team mates with a truly sensational karting experience! For this event, the aim of the game is to be the team that successfully completes the most laps in the 2.5 hours (after a 10 minute qualifying session)! The most successful team is invariably the one who demonstrates good team-work, not to mention having the most stream-lined driver changeovers. Trophy presentation for the top performing team! We would recommend 4 - 6 drivers per team. Exclusive endurance races cannot be booked during the day at weekends. Only available after 6pm on Saturdays

      Price varies dependant on the number of people in your team as follows:
      Teams of 4 - £45.50 per person.
      Teams of 5 - £38.50 per person.
      Teams of 6 - £33.99 per person.

      • Times

        • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 20
        • MinAge: 16
        • MaxWeight: 19 stone
        • MinHeight: 5'
        • MinTrouserLeg: 29'
        • MinTeamSize: 4
        • MaxTeamSize: 6
        • MinTeams: 5

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  • Min. Age:16

    Team Challenge 105 £35.99pp

    • The aim of the game is to be the team that completes the most laps in the 1.30 hours. This takes place after a 10 minute qualifying session! The most successful team is invariably the one who demonstrates good team-work, not to mention smooth driver changeovers in the pit area. Trophy presentation for the top performing team! We would suggest 2 - 4 drivers per team. Exclusive endurance races cannot be booked during the day on a weekend.

      Price quoted is based on teams of 3. Price varies depending on the number of people in your team as follows:
      Teams of 2 drivers - £59.99 per person.
      Teams of 3 drivers - £43.50 per person.
      Teams of 4 drivers - £35.99 per person.

      Not available on Saturdays until after 6pm. Minimum 5 teams on weekdays, 7 teams weekends and evenings

      • Times

        • Duration: 1 Hour 30 minutes
      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 10
        • MinAge: 16
        • MaxWeight: 19 stone
        • MinHeight: 5'
        • MinTrouserLeg: 29'
        • MinTeamSize: 2
        • MaxTeamSize: 4
        • MinTeams: 5

      To redeem a voucher against this package click here.

  • Min. Age:16

    Open Team Challenge - Weekday £38.99pp

    • This fantastic open event allows smaller groups to participate in one of the larger team races. A 20 minute practice is followed by a energy sapping 1hr 40min race with driver changes and pitstops. Bubbly and trophy presentation on the podium!

      A minimum of 4 people required for weekday evening events. Price per person varies dependant on the number in each team as follows:
      Teams of 4 - £49.99per person.
      Teams of 5 - £42.99 per person.
      Teams of 6 - £37.99 per person.

      • Times

        • Duration: Dependant on numbers
      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 5
        • MinAge: 16
        • MaxWeight: 19 stone
        • MinTrouserLeg: 29'
        • MinTeamSize: 4
        • MaxTeamSize: 6

      To redeem a voucher against this package click here.

  • Min. Age:16

    Team Challenge 60 £38.99pp

    • The Team Challenge event takes a relay style format with teams of drivers going headlong to complete the most number of laps in the 1 hour time period. This is best achieved with the use of teamwork and smooth driver changes! 2 drivers per team. Exclusive endurance races cannot be booked during the day on a weekend.

      Not available on Saturdays until after 6pm. Minimum requirements weekdays 10 drivers, week nights 14 drivers, weekends 18 drivers

      • Times

        • Duration: 1 hour
      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 10
        • MinAge: 16
        • MaxWeight: 19 stone
        • MinTrouserLeg: 29'
        • MinTeamSize: 2
        • MaxTeamSize: 4
        • MinTeams: 5

      To redeem a voucher against this package click here.

  • Min. Age:16

    Open Team Challenge - Weekends £46.99pp

    • Your chance to compete in an open Team Challenge event which will give you approx 2.5 hours of unmissable Karting carnage against other competitors! You and your team-mates will compete for karting glory by trying to complete the most laps before the clock ticks down to zero and brings the race to an end! You will be battling it out in top of the range karts and our sensational circuit has some of the most rapid straights and tightest corners out there, so, you'll need your karting wits about you to emerge victorious to grab the team trophy and a bottle of bubbly for the winners to spray over the losers at the awards presentation

      These are held at fixed times at the weekends. Sat 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 1600. Sun 10:00, 12:00 and 1400.

      Groups will be split into teams of 4-6 people and we endeavour to keep groups together.

      N.B. :

      • Times

        • Duration: 2hrs15mins
      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 4
        • MinAge: 16
        • MaxWeight: 18st
        • MinHeight: 5ft
        • MinTeamSize: 4
        • MaxTeamSize: 6
        • MinTeams: 1

      To redeem a voucher against this package click here.

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About Us

INDOOR CIRCUIT Our track is 450 metres long with a 12 foot high second level and 150 foot bridge. It has an average lap time of 30 seconds. Think you have what it takes to beat that time? Now's your chance to prove it. Recently refurbished, our centre offers unrivalled facilities. You'll race in top of the range JK2 200cc Biz Karts around a course featuring a 150ft bridge and state of the art computerised timing. Your performance will be documented on a 30ft LCD screen, and if that performance is good enough you could earn yourself a podium place and be the centre of attention during our winners presentation, complete with smoke and lighting effects. The centre is open from 10am - 10pm, seven days a week.

We have excellent facilities as you would expect from a first class circuit. We also offer snacks and hot drinks from our vending machines and sumptious buffets starting at £9.50 a head for groups of 20 participants or more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bookings

Q How can we check if there is a circuit near us?
A Use the map to the right. Alternatively type in a town, city or postcode in the search box above.
Q Do We Have To Pay Extra For Insurance?
A If you race at a circuit that is a member of the National Karting Association, the venue will have their own public liability cover customers.
Q Do We Have To Pre Book An Arrive and Drive Session?
A We strongly advise pre-booking to guarantee a session.
Q How many people do we need for an event?
A For an exclusive event (where the track is just for your group) you will need at least 10 drivers. For an Open event (where you race against other groups of drivers) you can bring as many or as few drivers as you like. Some circuits require more drivers during peak times (e.g. after 5pm on weekdays).
Q How many people do i need to book a grand prix or endurance?
A This varies from circuit to circuit. Please check the circuit you are interested in where you will find full details on their listing.
Q How do I pay?
A Some circuits require full payment on booking whereas some will take a deposit call us on to find out what is required at your preferred circuit. Payment can be made with, cheque or credit / debit card.
Q Is there any discount on group bookings?
A Discount is usually available to groups of 30 or more.

Times

Q How long will it take?
A Arrive and Drive / Practice session can be as short as 15 minutes. A Grand Prix race for 20 drivers can take about 2.5 hours to run.

Kids Karting

Q Is there and age and height restriction for karting?
A For most circuits, the minimum age is 8 years old on the cadet kart when doing an Arrive and Drive Session, but we would suggest 14 years and upwards when taking part in a race event. The minimum height is 54". Please check the circuit you are interested for further details
Q Can We Drop The Kids Off For An Hour Or So?
A All children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied at all times.
Q What race format is available to youth groups and schools?
A Mini Prix and Mini Endurance are the most popular race formats for youth and school groups. Discounts are often offered for races during school or off peak hours. Call us to check

Karting

Q Do I Need A Driving license?
A No.
Q What Clothes Should We Wear?
A Just casual wear with trainer style shoes. Most circuits supply all safety clothing, Helmet, Balaclava, Gloves, and Race Suit.
Q Are karts safe?
A All notable circuits service and test their karts every day. However, karting by its very nature is a risky activity
Q Do we get knocked out in the early rounds of a grand prix if we are beginners?
A All drivers get the same amount of qualifying heats and semi finals.
Q Do you give instructions to beginners?
A Yes - we recommend that you listen attentively to our pre-race briefing. It is surprisingly easy and great fun provided you know the correct way to drive your kart.
Q What types of race are available?
A For details of the race types and the costs of each check the circuit you are interested in.

Facilities

Q Do all circuits have catering?
A Yes, most have a shop with soft drinks, crisps and chocolate bars. On request most will provide additional catering. Check the site you are interested in on this site – full details are on their listing.

Invitations

Q Do you have any party invitations?
A Yes! Please click here to view all our invitations.
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Location

Situated in an ideal location for easy travel times from Newcastle, Sunderland and all the surrounding areas. We are easy to access from the A1.

Full address details provided upon completion of booking.

Facilities

We have excellent facilities as you would expect from a first class circuit. We also offer snacks and hot drinks from our vending machines and sumptious buffets starting at £9.50 a head for groups of 20 participants or more.

Facilities - Track Length, Track Surface, Indoor Circuit, Pit Area, Fly Over, Bridge, Computer Lap Timer, Split Level Track, Parking, Disabled Toilets, Changing Rooms, Spectator Areas, Vending Machines

Directions

Maps and directions used on our website are for guide purposes only. Please use the directions supplied with your booking confirmation when making travel arrangements.

All areas by Car

Situated in an ideal location for easy travel times from Newcastle, Sunderland and all the surrounding areas and close to the A1.Full address details provided upon completion of booking.

Station by Train

The nearest train station to the venue is Dunston on Northern Rail, which is a 10min walk from the circuit.Dunston is located on the Tyne Valley Line which runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle.