When the aim is ‘to have fun’, little can compare to the thrill of zooming around a racetrack onboard a go-kart.  There are several go karting tracks around the island, with racing suitable for both adults and children of age seven and over. It makes for a fun day out for all the family, and will certainly bring out the competitive spirit in you!

Types of go-karting can differ. In some cases, your local town may have a go-karting track where, although safety is still a major issue, these types of track are aimed more at people who are generally looking upon their visit as a fun day out. They do not need to have any prior experience nor need to wear any real protective clothing, apart from a helmet which is often provided anyway, and these are the types of tracks that are popular with groups like stag parties and groups of children who like to go in the school holidays etc.

Then, there is the ‘serious’ sport of go-karting where rules and regulations, especially with regards to safety need to be adhered to even more stringently and advice here is more aimed towards that level of karting.

Clothing and Protective Equipment

You must always wear a helmet. That’s the first priority. If you’re competing in a race, you need to be wearing a fire protective suit, gloves and the right kind of racing shoes. Both gloves and shoes also need to be fire retardant. And wearing a seatbelt or other kind of safety harness is mandatory.