Go Karting in Birmingham

Go Karting in Birmingham: The Complete Guide

The West Midlands is one of the UK's strongest karting regions, with a mix of high-spec indoor electric venues, traditional indoor petrol circuits and outdoor championship tracks. TeamSport Birmingham in Oldbury holds the title of the UK's longest elevated indoor track at 1000m, while Daytona Tamworth offers a premium outdoor experience on a 1000m professional circuit near the M42.

Tracks in and around Birmingham

• TeamSport Birmingham — UK's longest elevated track at 1000m.
• Cannon Raceway — 450m indoor track plus laser games.
• Karting Nation Willenhall — 650m BTCC-designed track.
• Daytona Tamworth — 1000m professional circuit in Tamworth.
• TeamSport Coventry — 500m multi-level circuit in Coventry.
• Midland Karting — Affordable outdoor karting in Lichfield.
• Mr Karting — Compact 270m indoor venue in Warwick.

Indoor or Outdoor?

There are 5 indoor venues and 2 outdoor circuits within 25 miles of Birmingham. Indoor venues run year-round regardless of weather and suit birthday parties, stag and hen dos and corporate groups. Outdoor circuits generally offer longer tracks and a more traditional motorsport atmosphere.

Electric or Petrol Karts?

Of the 7 venues near Birmingham, 2 run electric karts and 5 use petrol. Electric karts are the modern standard at most urban venues — quiet, fast and eco-friendly. Petrol karts deliver the authentic motorsport sound and tend to feature at outdoor circuits.

Booking Tips

• Book in advance — popular weekend and evening slots fill up days ahead
• Arrive 15 minutes early — safety briefings are mandatory and latecomers may miss their session
• Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes — race suits are provided at most venues
• Closed-toe shoes are required at every track — no sandals or open-toed footwear
• Check minimum age and height requirements before booking, especially for younger visitors