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Karting Guide knows a thing or two about delivering high octane racing experiences. Our York circuit is no exception- with 200cc engines that can accelerate to top speeds in seconds, when you race with us it won't be just any other full throttle challenge. This is war! So push the pedal to the metal and strap yourself in for one of the most intense thrill rides in Yorkshire. A track this nerve wracking is not for the faint of heart, so you'll have to put your money where your mouth is to prove what you're made of here. Do you think you're ready for a heart pounding race like nothing you've experienced before?

Our track comes with state of the art equipment that can record lap times up to 1/100th of a second. Our other facilities include parking, disabled facilities and spectator areas. Light refreshments are available on the day, whilst there is also a licensed bar on site.

The Track

Our 225m indoor circuit is built across two levels, ensuring plenty of full throttle action that will challenge and excite even the most experienced drivers. With high tech 200cc karts to race in, you will be accelerated to high speeds in seconds- perfect for taking on the intense bends, hairpins and chicanes all over the track. Are you prepared to unleash your inner speed warrior and zoom to victory on our punishing circuit? We can't wait to see you try.

Our track comes with state of the art equipment that can record lap times up to 1/100th of a second. Our other facilities include parking, disabled facilities, spectator areas and changing rooms. Light refreshments are available on the day, whilst there is also a licenced bar on site.

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Prices

Practice Laps - 20

£24.99pp

A 20 Lap practice session, ideal for amateur karters to get to grips with karting and more experienced karters to brush up on their karting skills.

This event is not available on Saturdays.

Please note: Exclusivity of the race track is not offered to groups with less than 5 drivers during Timed Practice. Subsequently other junior drivers (8-12 yrs) may be on the circuit during the experience. Adults are not permitted to join F2 Racing sessions unless the booking is for 5+ drivers, rendering it a private booking.

N.B. : When booking in juniors we need to know if they are either: 8-12yrs and min height 1.27M
OR
13+ and min height 1.50M
as the site have 2 different size karts

Restrictions: MinAge: 8,  MinHeight: 127 cm,  MinGroup: 1, 

Practice Laps - 40

£35.99pp

A 40 Lap practice session, ideal for amateur karters to get to grips with karting and more experienced karters to brush up on their karting skills.

Please note: Exclusivity of the race track is not offered to groups with less than 5 drivers during Timed Practice. Subsequently other junior drivers (8-12 yrs) may be on the circuit during the experience. Adults are not permitted to join F2 Racing sessions unless the booking is for 5+ drivers, rendering it a private booking.

N.B. : When booking in juniors we need to know if they are either: 8-12yrs and min height 1.27M
OR
13+ and min height 1.50M
as the site have 2 different size karts.

Restrictions: MinAge: 8,  MinHeight: 127 cm,  MinGroup: 1, 

Practice Laps - 60

£44.99pp

A 60 Lap practice session, ideal for amateur karters to get to grips with karting and more experienced karters to brush up on their karting skills.

Please note: Exclusivity of the race track is not offered to groups with less than 5 drivers during Timed Practice. Subsequently other junior drivers (8-12 yrs) may be on the circuit during the experience. Adults are not permitted to join F2 Racing sessions unless the booking is for 5+ drivers, rendering it a private booking.

N.B. : When booking in juniors we need to know if they are either: 8-12yrs and min height 1.27M
OR
13+ and min height 1.50M
as the site have 2 different size karts.

Restrictions: MinAge: 8,  MinHeight: 127 cm,  MinGroup: 1, 

GP Sprint 20

£35.99pp

A 5 Minute warm up session followed by a 20 Lap race. This entry level race is suitable for inexperienced drivers and juniors. After qualifying, drivers will start the race from the grid, with the best qualifiers at the front.

N.B. : When booking in juniors we need to know if they are either:
8-12yrs and min height 1.27M
OR 13+ and min height 1.50M
As our site has 2 different size karts. Please note that for this event adults and juniors (under 13's) cannot race together. Bookings must consist of either all adults or all juniors.

Restrictions: MinAge: 8,  MinHeight: 127 cm,  MinGroup: 5, 

GP Sprint 30

£41.50pp

A 5 min warm up session followed by a 30 Lap race. This entry level race is suitable for inexperienced drivers and juniors. After qualifying, drivers will start the race from the grid, with the best qualifiers at the front.

N.B. : When booking in juniors we need to know if they are either:
8-12yrs and min height 1.27M
OR 13+ and min height 1.50M
As our site has 2 different size karts. Please note that for this event adults and juniors (under 13's) cannot race together. Bookings must consist of either all adults or all juniors.

Restrictions: MinAge: 8,  MinHeight: 127 cm,  MinGroup: 5, 

GP Sprint 40

£47.99pp

A 5 lap non timed practice is followed by a 7 minute timed qualifying session. At the end of qualifying the drivers with the best lap times start the race from the front of the grid. Drivers then compete in a 40 lap race. A very popular event that echoes the real thrills of competitive racing. At race end each driver is provided with their individual performance statistics so you know who came out on top.

Restrictions: MinAge: 13,  MinHeight: 150 cm,  MinGroup: 5, 

Grand Prix Elite - Monza!

£51.50pp

This Grand Prix session consists of a 4 lap practice, then 5 qualifying heats of 6 laps each. In this event, points are awarded for the best lap times in each heat. At the end of the heats ALL drivers compete in an 8 lap semi-final, decided by 'first past the post'. The top drivers from the semi-finals then race in a 12 lap final. Popular with larger groups that may have a high proportion of first time drivers amongst them! An excellent Monza Grand Prix experience!

Restrictions: MinAge: 13,  MinHeight: 150 cm,  MinGroup: 10, 

Junior Karting - 30 Minutes (4-7 years)

£39.00pp

Young speed demons aged 4-7 years old will love the chance to tackle our awesome indoor track at the wheel of their 24V electric kart, capable of speeds up to 10mph! Up to 4 karts are available where your group will be given exclusive use of the track for 30 minutes, changing drivers at frequent intervals, and with an internal sound system replicating engine noise it will feel just like the real thing. For safety there is a remote cut-out switch and an additional seat for an accompanying adult.

N.B. : The price given is per person based on a booking of 3 children. For more children the price reduces as follows:
4 children - £31.50 per person.
5 children - £26.99 per person.
6 children - £23.50 per person.

Restrictions: MinAge: 4,  MinGroup: 3,  MaxGroup: 6, 

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Facilities

  • Facilities

      • Indoor Circuit
      • Pit Area
      • Computer Lap Timer
      • Parking
      • Wheel Chair Access
      • Disabled Toilets
      • Printed Lap Times
      • Spectator Areas
      • Winners Medal
      • Conference Facilities
      • Licensed bar
      • Full Training
      • All Equipment
      • Catering

    Location

    Address

    • Kathryn Avenue
    • Monks Cross
    • York
    • YO32 9JS

    Karting Guide's York circuit is only 10 minutes from the city centre, with plenty of transport links across North Yorkshire, including the A1(M), which connects racers from Harrogate and Leeds. Full travel information will be provided on your booking confirmation receipt.

    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.

    Latest Reviews

      • "We’ve been to several karting venues across the country, and this is quite possibly the best!! Our 9 & 11 year old boys absolutely loved it, as did their speed crazed Dad. I also really enjoyed it. We would highly recommend this place to people of all ages and abilities, and would definitely consider going again soon."

        Shalini Cutting, RATED 5 out of 5

      • "I would strongly recommend karting here and would go again. I would also take my younger two sons who are 8 and 10 years old."

        Smith, RATED 4.8 out of 5

      • "Son received voucher from grandad for birthday present for him and sister to do go-karting. Both loved it! Great time and will go back "

        Tamsen North, RATED 4.1 out of 5

      • "11 year old girls birthday part. They loved it. All the staff we're really good with the girls."

        Debbi Buckley, RATED 4.5 out of 5

      • "If you like a great 'adrenalin rush', then this is the ideal place to get it....!!!"

        nigel critchley, RATED 3.8 out of 5

      • "It was a great Birthday treat and we really enjoyed it thanks to all the team for making it so good."

        Heidi Mottran, RATED 4 out of 5

      • "Booked for my son's 13th birthday.
        All the kids had a super experience."

        Claire Wilcock, RATED 4.9 out of 5

      • "Very good easily understood "

        Jeremy Finch, RATED 3.9 out of 5

      • "Fantastic experience for the kids!"

        Jane Pallant, RATED 5 out of 5

      • "Great time had the course to myself."

        Ted Park, RATED 3.9 out of 5

      • "Excellent experience overall and will be returning "

        Matthew stevenson, RATED 4.5 out of 5

      • "Staff were great. Very friendly.
        The course was brilliant lots of fun."

        Andrew, RATED 4.6 out of 5

      • "One word..... AWESOME!!!"

        Ryan Cox, RATED 4.5 out of 5

      • "Hard work at speed but great fun!"

        Eric Hawrot, RATED 3 out of 5

      • "Kids party went brilliantly... all the kids loved the day.. highly recommended "

        Sarah Hawksworth, RATED 4.5 out of 5

      • "great afternoon will do it again sometime soon"

        gerard taylor, RATED 4.1 out of 5

      • "Awesome experience,staff friendly and helpful."

        Miles Nixon, RATED 4 out of 5

      • "My grandson and I had a wonderful outing we both really got into the racing the staff where very friendly and helpful through out our stay we will certainly be returning to this venue a big thank you to everyone concerned, Les Gallagher age 78 grandson Jack aged 16"

        Leslie Gallagher, RATED 4.1 out of 5

      • "We had an amazing time to celebrate my sons 12th birthday. He took 3 friends & we had the track to ourselves which was fab. Loved that we could watch so nearby & staff were really helpful. Fitting us in for a respin later on in the day was the icing in the cake - thank you so much!"

        Zoe Sewell, RATED 4.8 out of 5

      • "Had a cracking morning the whole group thoroughly enjoyed it Thanks guys"

        Josh garland, RATED 4.8 out of 5

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    "Staff were great. Very friendly.
    The course was brilliant lots of fun."

    Andrew, York Go Karting

    RATED 4.6 out of 5

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