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Go Karting in North Yorkshire
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Experience the best karting tracks in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire is a county of "Grand Prix" ambitions. This is not a region for small, slow circuits. It boasts the self-proclaimed "longest kart track in the world" in Middlesbrough, where a single lap can take over a minute, and a highly technical outdoor circuit near Wetherby. For indoor racers, the main hub in York offers a fast petrol-powered challenge just minutes from the city centre.
The undisputed heavyweight champion of the region is Teesside Karting (South Bank, Middlesbrough). Famous for its sheer scale, the full circuit measures a staggering 2.1km, making it one of the longest karting laps in the world. It features high-speed straights, banked corners, and a fully floodlit layout. It runs a massive fleet of Twin-Engine Petrol Karts (390cc/320cc), making it the ultimate destination for serious racers, Iron Man endurance events, and stag dos who want a "Grand Prix" experience rather than a quick indoor spin.
In York, the landscape has changed. The venue formerly known as York MotorSports Village (YMSV) has been acquired by Teamworks Karting (Monks Cross). Now known as Teamworks York, this indoor tarmac track remains the city's primary racing hub. Unlike many city tracks that have switched to electric, this venue currently retains a fleet of petrol karts, offering a fast and physical indoor challenge just minutes from the city centre.
West of York lies Tockwith Karting (Tockwith Autodrome). This is a classic outdoor circuit located on an airfield between York and Wetherby. The 700m track is wide, flat, and very fast. Like Teesside, it specialises in Twin-Engine Pro Karts, which offer significantly better acceleration and torque than standard single-engine rentals. It is a favourite for drivers in Harrogate and Wetherby who want an accessible outdoor race without driving all the way to Middlesbrough.
A Note for Scarborough & Harrogate:
- Scarborough: There are no commercial race tracks on the North Yorkshire coast. Residents typically travel 45-60 minutes inland to Teesside Karting or Tockwith.
- Harrogate: Residents are best served by driving 20 minutes east to Tockwith Karting or south to the tracks in Leeds (West Yorkshire).
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Teesside Karting
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
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Teamworks Karting York
York, North Yorkshire
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Tockwith Outdoor Karting
Tockwith, North Yorkshire
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Level X Middlesbrough E-Karting
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
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Go karting in North Yorkshire - FAQs
Common questions about finding a race in North Yorkshire.
Teesside Karting is geographically located in North Yorkshire (South Bank, Middlesbrough). However, because it sits just south of the River Tees, it attracts racers from Durham, Newcastle, and Sunderland equally.
t claims the title of the "longest karting track in the world" at 2.1km. While some tracks vary in configuration, Teesside offers a "National Circuit" layout for rental karts that is significantly longer than almost any other commercial venue in the UK.
Yes, but under a new name. The venue has been acquired by Teamworks Karting and is now called Teamworks York. It is located at the same site (Monks Cross) and continues to offer indoor karting.
Currently, Teamworks York operates petrol karts. While some Teamworks venues (like Birmingham City) are electric, the York venue has retained the petrol fleet for now, focusing on high-speed indoor racing.
There is no track in Harrogate town centre. Most residents travel 20 minutes east to Tockwith Karting (Outdoor) or 40 minutes south to the indoor tracks in Leeds.