With 11 races down and just nine to go we've raced past the halfway point of the Formula 1 season, but with a two week break before the racing resumes in Belgium, we thought now would be the perfect time to take stock of the season so far.. and what a season it's been. We've had retirements, road rage and Patrick Stewart drinking from a boot, and that's not even the half of it! Here's the story of the season so far.. The season started with F1 fans still coming to terms with the shock retirement of Nico Rosberg, but out on the track it was business as usual, and with the reigning world champion out of the picture it was all
5 Reason why indoor karting will save your summer..
The school holidays are here and so is the rain, but believe us it's not all bad news. All this wet weather gives you the perfect excuse to tear up the track at an indoor circuit. So forget about sunshine, there's far more fun to be had indoors and here's why indoor karting will save your summer.. You won't get a soaking Karting in the rain can be seriously good fun, but even we have to draw the line somewhere. You'll not only stay nice and dry at an indoor circuit, you'll also get to race on a much more consistent track, which means faster lap times and a much better chance of securing a place on the podium. Surely that's got
Hen Party Go Karting – Your Questions Answered
Do you and your hens love to live life in the fast lane? Then cocktail making and pampering parties just won't cut it, what you need is added excitement, added acceleration and oomph. What you need is hen party go karting - the most fun you can have on four wheels!* *We know tearing round the track's not your average girlie get together though, so you've probably got a few questions, and that's why you'll find everything you need to know about hen party go karting right here.. What should we wear? One of the best things about getting the girls together for a karting party is the fact you won't need to shell out for a new outfit. Our advice is to
Congratulations To July’s Venue Of The Month, Karting Chester!
With a whopping 900-metres of state of the art track for self-proclaimed F1 stars to tear up, it's no wonder that our Go Karting venue in Chester has dashed across the chequered line to claim July's venue of the month! Tailor-made by the go karting experts to provide you with an authentic Formula One experience, Karting Chester's main track even incorporates a stunning 30m Monaco Tunnel for you to race through along with an outdoor section that will put your driving abilities to the ultimate test thanks to its collection of hair-raising straights and tight hairpin bends! All of this action will take place behind the wheel of our speedy and powerful 200cc go karts - custom-built to help you overcome
10 Incredible Facts About The British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix is always a highlight of the F1 calendar, but if you thought you knew everything there is to know about this famous race, think again! We've dug through the history books and unearthed 10 incredible facts you definitely didn't know about the British Grand Prix. 1). The British Grand Prix was the first ever Formula 1 race and along with the Italian Grand Prix is the oldest race on the F1 calendar. The debut race was held in 1950 and was attended by King George VI, who remains the only reigning monarch to have attended the British Grand Prix. 2). There have been 12 British of the British Grand Prix. Jim Clark currently holds the record for the
F1 Drivers & Their Famous Dads
With Father's day just around the corner we thought we'd take a break from racing and take a look at some of the most famous fathers and sons to have competed in Formula 1 - and if this doesn't inspire you to take to the track and thrash Dad, nothing will! Damon & Graham Hill Throughout the 1960's and 70's Graham Hill won it all, including two F1 world championships and the illusive triple crown of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 hours of Le Mans. Although his son Damon couldn't quite match that accolade he clearly shared his dad's skill at the wheel, and in 1996 he too won the world title. In doing so the Hills
Karting Lydd is our venue of the month!
At a whopping 1040 metres Karting Lydd is one of the biggest circuits in the country, but there's a lot more to love than just the length of the track and that's why we're delighted to name them our venue of the month for June! Karting Lydd constantly receives rave reviews and fantastic feedback, so it was only a matter of time before they scooped our venue of the month award. Obviously the enormous circuit helps, but this brilliant venue also boasts top-of-the-range equipment, first-class facilities and a friendly team of instructors that are ready to make your experience as much fun as possible. One of the best things about this brilliant venue has to be the track though, every inch of
Its nearly here… The Monaco Grand Prix
With the Monaco Grand Prix just a few days away and excitement already building here at Karting Nation HQ, we thought we'd take at look at some incredible facts about the world's most famous street circuit - and over the years this incredible race has seen it all! 1) Turning Monaco's public roads into the world's most famous street circuit takes an incredible amount of preparation and an unbelievable amount of equipment. As well as installing approximately 33 kilometres of safety railing, 20,000 square meters of fencing and 1,100 tonnes of grandstand seating, race organisers also use over three-and-a-half thousand tyres to create barriers. 2) On average a driver changes gear 62 times per lap at Monaco, meaning that by the time
Karting Letchworth scoops venue of the month for the second time
With three different drivers tasting victory in the first four races of the F1 season, it's looking like one of the closest Formula 1 seasons yet - but judging by our recent feedback there's been just as much action and excitement on the kart track. Naming May's venue of the month was just as tight as the race for the F1 title too, but after a full-throttle sprint to the finish line we're delighted to name Karting Letchworth as this month's winners. There's a lot to love about this brilliant circuit, but before we get into exactly what makes Karting Letchworth so special, we'd like to say a huge congratulations to the entire team. Letchworth Karting is the first of our
Tasha tries out Off Road Karting in Durham
After a crazy month here at Karting Nation HQ, the bumper bank holiday weekend gave some of our hard working karting experts the perfect opportunity to escape the office and recharge their batteries. Forget a trip to the spa or spot of retail therapy though, any down time for our dedicated team of petrol heads is nearly always spent behind the wheel of a kart. So when we got the chance to sample some off-road karting on Easter Sunday, we ditched the Easter eggs and headed straight for the action at our awesome Witton Gilbert venue. We caught up with Tasha for the inside track on a heart-racing day of action at Off-Road Karting Witton Gilbert.. "Despite the early start we