Regular readers of the Karting Nation blog will know that each month, we present our venue of the month award. Well, it just so happens to be the time to announce the winner for August. So, without any further delay, we're proud to announce that Karting Chester are the worthy winners! Placed perfectly on the Welsh border, our epic Chester Karting venue certainly doesn't disappoint if you're in search of the ultimate karting experience. After all, there's not one, but two circuits at your disposal! Combined, that's over 900m of circuit! Featuring outdoor bends, awesome tunnels, and insane fly overs, you're guaranteed to feel like you're in your very own F1 race from start to finish. But, you don't have to take
Belgian Grand Prix Preview
It's been a long few weeks without any Grand Prix action, and we here at Karting Nation have certainly missed it. But fear not, with the Formula 1 summer break now over and done with, it's time for the season to resume as the drivers head to Belgium! In last month's Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was able to claim a second successive victory after he stormed to a win in Germany the previous week. In the process, he was able to claim a 24 point advantage over his fierce rival Sebastian Vettel who now trails in second place with a total of 189 points. Ahead of this Sunday's main event at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, we look into the history of
Karting Exeter Wins Our Venue of the Month Award!
If, like us at here at Karting Nation you love nothing more than a good old race around a circuit, then you've got so many options to get your adrenaline fix at any one of our racetracks located up and down the country. On that note, it's time for us to announce the July winner of our venue of the month award! So, without any further ado. The award goes to… (drum roll) - Exeter! At this awesome venue, you'll be able to immerse yourself in epic racing action - regardless of what the weather is like outside! Everyone knows that Britain is renowned for its rainy weather (most of the time anyway!). But, the weather needn't play a factor at
Hungarian Grand Prix Preview
The 2018 F1 season is the gift that keeps on giving, and we here at Karting Nation certainly aren't complaining! Both Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel continued their battle at the top in the last event, with Hamilton the one to emerge victorious in last week's German Grand Prix - earning himself a points advantage of +17. The Mercedes driver now stands on 188 points, which is quite impressive considering the amount of issues he and his team have been having this year. Sebastian Vettel currently lies in second position in the Driver's Championship, with a total of 171 points. He was previously enjoying 1st place in the table. However, an accident in last week's race meant that he was forced
German Grand Prix Preview
It's safe to say that there's been many surprises in this year's F1 season. But, it certainly makes for interesting watching, that's for sure! After what seems like a rather lengthy two weeks, the awesome racing action is here once more as the drivers head to Germany. The British Grand Prix which took place earlier this month was certainly a controversial race. Near the start of the event, Lewis Hamilton was involved in a collision with Finnish racer Kimi Raikkonen which resulted in him falling down to 17th place. However, the fact Hamilton was able to finish the race in second position is somewhat impressive! In spite of this, we're sure that Hamilton will have been hugely disappointed after missing out
Karting Nation’s Venue of the Month – Hoddesdon Karting!
Each of Karting Nation's venues across the UK and Ireland certainly deliver when it comes to awesome racing action. With both indoor and outdoor venues, there's something for all kinds of adrenaline junkie - both young and old, newbie and seasoned pro. On that note, it's time for us to announce our venue of the month award. So, without any further ado, we'd like to congratulate Hoddesdon for winning the award for the month of June! Known as the former training ground of none other than Lewis Hamilton, Hoddesdon really is one of the finest outdoor karting circuits in the whole of Britain. Based in the heart of Hertfordshire, their racetrack measures up to an astonishing 1km in total. So, if
Gainsborough Karting Joins Karting Nation!
For all your karting needs, you don't need to look any further than Karting Nation - we are the UK and Ireland's largest karting network after all! On that note, we're happy to announce that another new venue has recently joined us. So, say hello to Gainsborough Karting! Within striking distance of Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Grimsby and more, our new Gainsborough site is close by to a plethora of excellent transport links. So, access from all over the East Midlands and further afield is plain and simple. There's not just one circuit available at Gainsborough either, they've actually got two! There's a 600m circuit for adults, in addition to a 300m racetrack which is specially designed for youngsters with a need for speed! Each
Karting Nation Welcomes Coventry Off-Road Karting
We here at Karting Nation are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in the world of karting. If you're looking for the chance to unleash your inner speed demon, then Karting is the ideal activity for you to do exactly that. But, you don't just have to head to your nearest circuit to get your fix of adrenaline. If you're looking for something a little more extreme, then Off-Road Karting is the answer! So, without any further ado, it's time for us to introduce a brand new venue - say hello to Coventry Off-Road Karting! Just a short distance away from Birmingham Airport, accessing our Coventry venue couldn't be easier, with a plethora of excellent transport links nearby.
British Grand Prix Preview
If you haven't been watching the F1 season so far, you've really been missing out - it's been totally action-packed, and us here at Karting Nation are loving it! In last week's race in Austria, Lewis Hamilton and his Finnish teammate Valtteri Bottas were forced to withdraw from the race. Ultimately, this meant that the first place spot in the Driver's Championship was reclaimed by Hamilton's fierce rival Sebastian Vettel. Ahead of this weekend's race, read on as Karting Nation tells you everything you need to know in our preview of the 2018 British Grand Prix. What Time Does The British Grand Prix Start? The 2018 British Grand Prix takes place this Sunday, 8th July at 14:10 UK time. Qualifying begins on
Austrian Grand Prix Preview
Heads up, it’s time for another Grand Prix Preview brought to you by Karting Nation. Last week we saw Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton retain his pole position and win the race outright in southern France ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen who came in second and third, respectively. This puts the Brit 14 points ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel who trails behind in the overall driver standings with 131 points. With the gap at the top too close to keep your eyes off, it’s certainly all to play for in Austria this weekend. What Time Does The Austrian Grand Prix Start? Spielberg, Austria has a time difference of +1 hour when compared to BST. So, you can expect this