We all have heard of the word go-karting and certain facts related to it, but most of us do not have an exact idea about it. Some people believe that go-karting merely is a sport while others think that it is only for elites. All these facts are not true! Go-karting can be done as a fun activity as well. At the same time, you can bring your whole family and friends to go go-karting. So, this blog post is about the key takeaways from go kart Singapore!
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What is Go-Karting?
A go-kart is a small vehicle with four open wheels that is powered by either an electric motor or a gasoline engine. Go-karts are used for racing and recreational purposes as well. Go-Karting is popular all over Singapore since the racing experience you gain from this activity is really worth it.
Believe it or not, there are many various advantages to go-karting. Go-karting is considered one of the main bonding activities as you can compete against your loved ones. Also, go-karting improves hand-eye coordination and focus. At the same time, it boosts concentration and confidence. Moreover, it teaches you about safety. Besides, when you go go-karting, it gives you an adrenaline rush that makes you more alert.
Requirements for go-karting in Singapore
Not everyone can go go-karting! You should be tall enough to touch the pedals using your feet. Also, you are not allowed to wear high heels, instead, you should wear close-toed shoes. You should wear tight clothes since loose clothes are not allowed. Moreover, all women should tie their hair. Besides, it is crucial to wear the helmet that you are given.
If you have no driver’s license yet, do not worry! Go-karting requires no license and it is so much easier to learn to drive a go-kart. It requires zero previous experience. Yet, if you are willing to drive fast go-karts, you should have a driver’s license.
If you are under the age of 18, your parents/ guardians should sign a liability form. The junior racers should wear the provided neck brace. At the same time, junior racers should ride at around 25 mph.
The rules of go-karting include no bumping of karts, and should not touch the barriers. Also, you should respect the flags. At the same time, no smoking is allowed and you cannot stop on the track for any reason.
How to Drive a Go Kart for the First Time?
The first and foremost thing you should consider when you drive a go-kart is that you should be confident enough that you are able to drive it safely. As we mentioned before, your feet should reach the pedals and your arms should reach the steering wheel. The second factor is learning the controls. You should know the brake pedal and the throttle (gas) pedal. Usually, the brake pedal is on the left side and the throttle pedal is on the right side. Also, you should know how to reverse the go-kart as well.
It will take several laps to get accustomed to the track and the speed. You should take slow laps first. In these rounds, you will be able to understand in what areas you can speed up and in which areas you should slow down. Besides, you should keep your steering wheel smooth, not fast and jerky.
Different types of go-karts
There are many types of go-karts and we sorted them out into the main three.
Rental Karts
Rental Karts are made for those who go-kart for fun and have no knowledge about motorsport. The tires are hard and these karts have big anemic engines as well. They are covered with around 30 kgs of plastic making them more foolproof. Rental karts are ideal for those who prefer driving slowly.
Kids/Teenagers Racing Cars
These are tiny race cars specifically made for kids. Using these, kids learn to go around in circles quickly. When compared to rental karts, these karts are way faster. At the same time, these are expensive as well.
Adult Racing Karts
Adult racing karts are the real deal. They are extremely quick. These karts are driven by the pro racers in go-karting. This is obviously not a match for those who do go-karting for fun and amateurs.
Go-kart Venues in Singapore
Now you know most of the nitty-gritty about go-karting. So while keeping all that information in mind, you should definitely try go-karting at least once in your lifetime. Trust us, this should definitely be ticked off from your bucket list. So here are the best go-kart places in Singapore.
The karting Arena
The karting Arena has the first electric go-kart track in Singapore. This is one of the best go-kart places in Singapore. This place is ideal for kids who are 9 years and older as well. Remind yourself to book your slot before you go.
KF1 Karting Circuit
KF1 Karting Circuit is the biggest go-karting circuit in Singapore. This place is ideal for both novice and advanced drivers. This place is open during the day and night as well. They are in two cities: Kranji and Jurong.
Maximum Drift Karting Arena
Maximum Drift Karting Arena is the first drift-karting arena in Singapore. As in, you can slide sideways when going around the bends on the karting track. Safety is top-notch in this place and you have nothing to worry about. At the same time, they offer various packages for groups of friends and family.
Skyline Luge
Skyline Luge is part go-kart and part toboggan ride. This is a gravity ride, as in, the driver gets to control how fast they descend. This is the best place to enjoy yourself with your friends and family.
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