Anywhere in the UK to sample a 2 stroke kart?

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As per the title, I’m looking for somewhere in the UK where my son (17) can try out a 2 stroke kart? As he’s a car and race nut, he’s really keen to sample what I’ve been telling him about since he was young (I used to race a little back in 90’s) but without the expense (at least at this stage) of buying a kart and all the kit. Ideally it’d somewhere we could go whenever we both had some free time together, not just a one off. We’re in the NW.

We were recently in France where we found a track that offered 2 stroke hire, but it was closed when we arrived. I’ve done quite a chunk of searching but found nothing in the UK, other than the hiring of everything for a full race weekend.

Any help much appreciated.

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Welcome!
This shouldn’t be too hard to arrange in the UK. Any thoughts as to arrive and drive two stroke or other test day possibilities? @Alan_Dove

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In terms of expense just to hire a krt for a day all in you’re looking at anywhere between £400-750. You’re not a million miles away from s/h kart for that. If anything buying a kart, using it and then selling it will be cheaper.

Hop along to Hooton Park at one of their club meetings there might be a team or two who will offer a test for a day.

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You can do race kart experience days with Dan Holland Racing at Whilton Mill

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You can go to Daytona Milton Keynes, Daytona Sandown Park or Daytona Tamworth and practice in their DMAX karts. They are 2 stroke Rotax Junior type karts. Pretty good.

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Welcome to Kp, Marcus!

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Club 100 could be a great way to start:

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Thanks @Bimodal_Rocket

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I think Club100 is going to be too much too soon, I know because I race with Club100.

You have to do a competency test session to get approval to race, and it’s expensive if you’re only interested in having a try out of 2 strokes.

I really do recommend Daytona DMAX for a 20 minute practice session. It’s around £50 for 20 mins and will be a good introduction to 2 strokes.

After that, Club100 is indeed a good step up and a brilliant championship.