GET READY TO RACE!
Whether you’re new to karting at ScotKart or organising a big event and need to get all guests in the know – you can find below the answers to some of our frequently asked questions and top info to make sure you are all set for your experience at the track.
Take some time out to explore our circuits and the racing lines before you arrive and get a feel for the bends, the straights, the chicanes and demanding ramps! Also check out what is on offer at your local venue and make more of a day out of your visit in our great facilities.
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WHO CAN RACE?
The strict minimum age for children karting with ScotKart is 8 years old and the minimum inside leg length of 25 inches, measured from the bottom of the shoe to the crotch, is required. To use an adult kart in an Ultimate Race Experience drivers must be 12 years old with a minimum inside leg measurement of 29 inches.
Particularly tall, short or heavier drivers may have problems fitting into the karts. We recommend a maximum height of 5'4'' for our cadet karts and 6'4'' for our adult karts with a maximum weight of 18 stone.
Go karting is not recommended for drivers with heart problems, epilepsy or other conditions which may be affected by exertion (including pregnancy). Any conditions that would prevent you from acquiring a driving licence would likely prevent you from being able to race. It is our policy to provide the opportunity to access karting to as many drivers as possible, however in order to meet our duty of care to both our staff and customers, it may be necessary for a dynamic risk assessment to be performed prior to some drivers being permitted to race. If in doubt, give one of our agents a call!
BOOKING QUERIES
Pre-booking is essential. You can book your karting with us online or via our bookings team on 0141 641 0222.
Payments are non-refundable and the booking cannot be changed or transferred to a new date or time. Payments can be made using a valid credit or debit card, cheque or BACS. You can pay by debit card for free. All bookings with ScotKart provide the benefit of public liability insurance cover. An optional surcharge of £2 per driver is included in every booking. VAT is not applicable on this payment. Should you need a VAT receipt for your booking, please ask a member of the sales team.
All payments must be settled in advance. If any additional drivers turn up on the day, they can pay cash, credit or debit card. Spaces will be subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
We recommend that you wear soft shoes. Trainers are ideal. Open toed or heeled shoes are not permitted. Race suits, helmets and gloves are all provided for you, in a variety of sizes. Balaclavas are now mandatory and reusable cotton ones can be purchased on arrival for £3.99pp. Karters can wear their own approved race-wear however it is subject to review by our race directors. Please note that drivers that bring their own helmets should be aware that we only accept class A and B full-face helmets, with appropriate clear visor.
PAYMENT
Payments are non-refundable and the booking cannot be changed or transferred to a new date or time. Payments can be made using a valid credit or debit card, cheque or BACS.
You can pay by debit card for free, all payments are non-refundable and the booking cannot be changed to a new date or time.
All bookings with TeamSport provide customers the benefit of £20M Public Liability Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance. In the unlikely event you are injured whilst racing with TeamSport, the Personal
Accident Insurance provides set financial benefits for certain types of injury, regardless of fault. To fund this insurance cover, an optional surcharge of £1 per driver is included in every booking. VAT is not applicable to this payment. Should you need a VAT receipt for your booking, please ask a member of the sales team
Any funds credited to customer accounts are valid for 9 months from the date of deposit and are not refundable.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
Know Your Helmet Size - Due to safety and hygiene you must know your helmet size when you arrive at track. Unfortunately, we are unable to try on multiple helmets to find your fit. Find your fit here
To avoid delays and ensure everyone is ready to race on time, we ask all drivers to arrive 30 minutes prior to their on track time. Any karters turning up after the briefing has started may not be allowed to race. It may be prudent to provide your drivers with a copy of the map and directions.
Most of our venues have a selection of on-site catering and can provide your group with an excellent range of food and beverages. For health and safety reasons, only food and drink purchased on the premises may be consumed on the premises.
Most of our venues have on-site licensed bars, please note that alcohol may only be purchased and consumed once your karting experience is completed. You will not be allowed to take part in any on track activity if you have consumed alcohol.