Nutts Corner Outdoor Karting
About Nutts Corner Outdoor Karting
Located just outside Crumlin in County Antrim—only a five-minute drive from Belfast International Airport—Nutts Corner Circuit is the undisputed home of motorsport in Northern Ireland. Shunning tight indoor warehouses, this professional-grade facility features a massive 2-kilometre outdoor tarmac circuit that acts as a premier testing ground for supercars, motorbikes, and owner-driver race karts. Putting public drivers behind the wheel of roaring 270cc petrol karts capable of hitting 55 mph, it delivers authentic, high-G-force thrills. Complete with dedicated Grand Prix packages, an on-site hospitality suite, and legendary corners, it is the ultimate destination for high-speed stag dos, corporate racing showdowns, and competitive petrolheads.
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Detailed guide
The Racing Experience
- The Track: A colossal, MSA-standard outdoor tarmac circuit. Depending on the event, it can be split into the 550m National layout or the massive International layout featuring 9 tricky corners, incredibly fast straights, and the notorious Camber Hairpin.
- The Karts: A heavy-duty, petrol-powered fleet designed specifically for massive outdoor tracks.
- Adults (16+): Drivers are strapped into premium Birel N35 or Sodi GT5 karts. Pushing 8.5 bhp from their 270cc Honda engines, these beasts deliver intense mechanical steering and hit top speeds of 55 mph.
- Juniors (9-15): Younger drivers utilize speed-governed chassis, allowing them to safely experience the exact same championship-grade tarmac without hitting daunting adult speeds.
The Facilities & Extra Attractions
- A Multi-Motorsport Hub: Nutts Corner isn't just for hire karts. It is a fully-fledged motorsport hub hosting professional supercar driving experiences, owner-driver kart testing sessions, and competitive clubman rally events.
- Hospitality & Catering: The venue is brilliantly equipped for massive corporate events and stag/hen parties, featuring a dedicated conference room, pre-bookable catering options, and excellent trackside viewing areas.
- Intense Race Formats: For adult groups, they offer highly competitive formats including 8-15 driver "Sprints", full-scale "Grand Prix" events with qualifying and trophies, and grueling "Endurance" relay races for experienced drivers.
