Open Kart Racing for Adults
Championships and Races for enthusiasts
- for individuals, teams and groups
If you've been indoor karting before, or you've tried an Arrive 'n' Drive session at Three Sisters Circuit, and if you're looking for the next step up the karting ladder, we have some enthusiast's karting events on offer to satisfy your inner-racer's craving for adrenalin. Drivers must be 16 years of age or over, and under 18 stone (114 kg) in weight.
NEW: 3S Endurance Open Race Events
We have two new open race event formats available - both are endurance races for individual drivers:
3S 20 Open Race
The 3S 20 is open to drivers with or without previous experience. The race format consists of a 10-minute warm-up/qualifier followed by a continuous 20-minute race.
- Price: £49 per person.
3S 60 Ironman Open Race
The 3S 60 Ironman is not for the faint hearted - this race consists of a 10-minute warm-up/qualifier followed by a continuous 60-minute race.
PLEASE NOTE: you must have previous karting experience to enter this race.
- Price: £99 per person.
Championships: two different formats of open races run on set nights of the week, that you can book onto individually (for the Sprint) or as part of a team (for the Enduro). Both of these races form part of their own championship. They give you the chance to hone and test your skills against others and are perfect for those drivers that love the excitement and competition of out-and-out racing.
The Sprint Championship
The Sprint Championship is open to drivers with or without previous experience. The race format consists of a 5-minute warm-up, two 8-minute heats and a 10-minute final. The championship is run over eight rounds with the best seven to count (if drivers are equal on scores, the last round result will decide the winner).
Championship points are scored in the final of each round, and the top three drivers for each round will also receive monetary vouchers towards their next race entry fee (1st: £30, 2nd: £20, 3rd: £10). Trophies will be given at the end of the championship, along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd monetary vouchers with the same value as above.
- Price: £59 per person per round.
- Rounds: 8 (best 7 to count for championship).
- Format: 5-minute warm-up, two 8-minute heats and a 10-minute final.
Drivers are welcome to enter individual events and not take part in the championship if they so choose.
The Team Endurance 120 Championship
The Team Endurance 120 Championship is open to drivers with or without previous experience. The race format consists of a 20-minute warm-up followed by a continuous 2-hour race. The championship is run over six rounds with the best five to count (if teams are equal on scores, the last round result will decide the winner).
Each event is open to a maximum entry of 20 teams with 2 to 4 drivers per team. To be eligible to compete in the championship, at least one original team member must have raced in every event, and any substitutions must have raced in at least two rounds to be eligible for the end-of-season championship awards.
Championship points are scored for each round, and the top three teams for each round will also receive monetary vouchers towards their next race entry fee (1st: £30, 2nd: £20, 3rd: £10, per team). Trophies will be given at the end of the championship, along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd monetary vouchers per team with the same value as above.
Make sure to pick your team name prior to the first round!
- Price: £179 per team of 2 to 4 drivers per round.
- Rounds: 6 (best 5 to count for championship).
- Format: 20-minute warm-up and a 2-hour enduro race.
Teams are welcome to enter individual events and not take part in the championship.
Key Information
- Biz, Honda powered Le Mans Twin 200GX karts
- All equipment provided
- Awards for the top three drivers/teams in each event
- Minimum driver height: 5ft
- Must be 16 years of age or over
- Maximum driver weight: 18 stone
- Entries must be booked and paid for in advance.
Please note that if you intend to wear a race helmet provided by the circuit, you are also required to wear a balaclava. Please either bring one with you, or you can purchase one at reception for £2.50.
Circuit used for open races (click to enlarge) :
