Nottingham Raceway

About Nottingham Raceway

Nottingham Raceway is one of the older outdoor kart tracks in the country — it has run on this site at Upper Broughton, just off the A46 between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray, since the 1970s. That longevity is part of the appeal: it is a no-frills, driving-first venue rather than a slick modern leisure complex, and it has kept a following of club-level and casual racers for decades. Reviews are a little more mixed than at some polished chains — expect a proper old-school track experience rather than a themed day out — but the karts are genuinely quick and the location just off the dual carriageway makes it easy to reach.

The Circuit

The 550m tarmac circuit is compact but flows nicely, mixing tight hairpins with medium-speed corners that reward good braking and commitment over sheer straight-line speed; a quick lap sits somewhere around the 30-second mark. Adults drive Biz Le Mans karts with 270cc petrol engines quoted at up to 50mph — quick machines for a public rental circuit — while juniors run smaller 160cc Biz cadet karts. It is a track where you can feel the difference tidy lines make, so it suits drivers who want to work on their craft as much as first-timers after a blast.

Who Should Visit

This is a good fit for anyone who wants fast petrol karting without a lot of frills. Cadet karts let children race from age 8 (a minimum height applies, so check before booking), while the full-power adult karts are for drivers aged 14 and up — meaning keen teenagers can step up sooner here than at some venues. Groups and corporate bookings are catered for with race management, timing and results, but the raw pace of the adult karts really rewards drivers chasing lap time rather than a gentle first taster.

Planning Your Visit

Nottingham Raceway is at Station Road, off the A46 at Upper Broughton — postcode LE14 3BH — with parking, changing rooms and cooked food on site, so you can settle in and watch between races. Racewear is provided. As an outdoor circuit sessions often run in the wet, which can be some of the most fun driving of all, but it is worth a call if severe weather is forecast.

Pricing is mid-range for UK karting. Booking ahead is sensible, especially for weekends and groups, and because age and height rules differ between the cadet and adult karts it is worth confirming those, along with current rates and session times, with the venue before you travel.

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