Daytona Sandown Park

About Daytona Sandown Park

What sets this Daytona venue apart is where it sits: the circuit is laid out inside the grounds of Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, so you race in the middle of one of Surrey's best-known sporting venues rather than a retail park. It is one of Daytona Motorsport's outdoor centres, running the same modern kart fleet as the chain's other sites. The main 900m Grand Prix Circuit is the draw for adults, while shorter club circuits handle the younger age groups, and the setting gives group days and corporate events a genuine sense of occasion.

The Circuit

The Grand Prix Circuit runs to 900 metres with eight corners and two proper straights, and it can be reconfigured for different events. That length is enough to run real race formats rather than short bursts, so lines, braking and consistency across a stint all count. Adults drive the 4-stroke SODI SR5, good for around 50mph, and experienced 16-plus drivers can move up to the 125cc Rotax DMAX — a 70mph, 23hp two-stroke that is a serious step in pace. Younger racers use the shorter 450m club circuits in age-matched Cadet and Junior karts, with the smallest drivers starting in Bambino karts from age six.

Who Should Visit

The mix of circuits and karts makes this an easy venue for a mixed-ability group. Standard sessions need no experience or kit — you turn up, get briefed and race in supplied helmets and suits — and formats run from 20-minute practice up to 50-minute D40 races and unlimited hour-long sessions. Families are well served, with juniors from age six on the shorter tracks.

Corporate and group bookings are a big part of the operation, from three-to-six-hour team endurance races to full race schools, backed by a conferencing suite for up to 40 and an outdoor podium with spectator decking. Regular racers also have championship rounds to aim at, so it works as much for committed drivers as for one-off visits.

Planning Your Visit

The circuit is at More Lane, Esher, Surrey (KT10 8AN), within the Sandown Park racecourse complex, with large on-site parking. It is outdoors, so sessions run in most weather — wet running just changes the challenge — but call ahead if the forecast is severe. One practical point: the venue is alcohol-free, with a restaurant and café doing hot food and barista coffee but no bar, so it suits daytime group outings more than a drinking-focused stag do.

Opening is mainly weekends plus a couple of weekday evenings, and every session must be booked in advance — walk-ins are not accommodated. Prices sit at the upper end of UK karting and booking online early often saves money, so confirm current rates and session times on the official site or by phone before you travel.

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