Go Carting

Doran · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:14

Trying to decide between this and paintballing.

I went carting somewhere near Oxford and I was disapointed the cars didnt go faster. http://www.kartingoxford.co.uk/

Is there anywhere you can go in dangerously fast cars?

Damien. · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:15

No, its called health and safety.

If you want to go a little faster though, find somewhere with twin engined karts.

peterattheboro · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:16

I'd go-go-go-go karting.

If it's a proper open space track then it's one of the most fun things i've done. The cars hit around 30mph which doesn't seem fast but when you get a lot of people, it's excellent fun.

Alex UK · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:16

I don't know what "Go Carting" is but you could try Go Karting instead?

Phil W · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:17

Three Sisters is pretty good, Speed Karting is also a good circuit.

Doran · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:19

So the bottom line is that this is the fatest they go?

Doran · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:20

Something like this, lol:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KR9Qt6FFSu8&feature=related

Phil W · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:20

Doran said:
So the bottom line is that this is the fatest they go?

Nobody has mentioned speeds, what do you mean?

Are you asking how fast a Kart will go?

Damien. · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:22

Doran said:
Something like this, lol:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KR9Qt6FFSu8&feature=related

I think its fairly obvious they wouldn't allow general public to go arrive and drive on these...

Wicksta · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:28

Search for Buckmore Park.

Although judging by most of your threads it seems you don't know what Google is.

1CE · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:32

Try Lakeside go karting when it's raining, that's usually pretty fun on slicks

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Toker · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:35

look for somewhere with the latest Sodi karts, they do 70mph, which is plenty fast

Doran · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:36

Toker said:
look for somewhere with the latest Sodi karts, they do 70mph, which is plenty fast

Now that is more like it.

Doran · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:37

Phil W said:
Nobody has mentioned speeds, what do you mean?

Are you asking how fast a Kart will go?

Peter above says normal ones do 30mph.

I am assuming he meant that the one in Oxford is one such 'normal speed.'

Phil W · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:43

Three Sisters Race Ciruit said:
Twin-engined Pro Karting is considered a step-up from indoor Karting. They are professional racing machines powered by 2 unrestricted 160cc Honda 4 stroke engines and whilst they are capable of speeds up to 70mph, their 2 pedal operation makes them very easy to drive.

Link

I went there a couple of months ago, it was dark, cold and we had terrential rain. I've never had so much fun in all my life, although there were a few moments where i just had to shut my eyes and hope for the best... proper brown pants moments!

peterattheboro · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:44

Doran said:
Peter above says normal ones do 30mph.

I am assuming he meant that the one in Oxford is one such 'normal speed.'

No idea if the Oxford one is the same at Teesside Autodrome.

I was just saying that Teesside had normal karts

But as it was on a proper circuit, it was great fun. If it's on any other type of layed out piece of track then it probably wont be as good.

Booner! · 14 Jan 2009 at 11:44

Doran, I went to Oxford karting a few weeks ago with work for our Xmas party and had a wail of a time in the wet.....pure drifting fun!!!

I have heard that Milton keynes has twin engine karts capable of 70mph....I guess this is exaggerated, but I have heard it's miles better with a bigger track...might be worth checking it out??

Wicksta · 14 Jan 2009 at 12:20

Wicksta said:
Search for Buckmore Park.

Although judging by most of your threads it seems you don't know what Google is.

http://www.buckmore.co.uk/

Near London - check (you know that Three Sisters is in Wigan, who would travel that far for arrive and drive karting with friends?)
70mph Thunderkarts - check
Big outdoor circuit - check

Doran · 14 Jan 2009 at 13:00

Thats what I am talking about!

Now that IS cool.

Thanks guys.

Damien. · 14 Jan 2009 at 13:16

frakker said:
That circuit sucks. Go to Daytona in Milton Keynes. It might cost a bit more, but it's brilliant, especially on their 'International Circuit' which is 1.5km long and the karts go up to 70mph!

Milton Keynes is great, my old man and I went there for some Audi charity due. Got to race Clarkson, Tiff, The Stig and many more, brilliant track layout too.