Ultimate Drive

Karting at the BIC now 7 days a week!

The Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) purpose-built Kart Zone has received a complete renovation with a host of new changes, including a brand new track layout, longer opening hours (now 7 days a week, From 3:30pm - 10:30pm!) and faster karts! Test your limits and those of your fellow racers!

The overhaul, which is almost complete, will allow racing fans to experience a completely new and exhilarating karting experience.

Karting is the cradle of the world’s greatest driving talents. If you want to be a Formula One world champion this is where your hard work begins.

With the new and improved track which is not only longer than the previous layout, with the provisional layout measuring at 1,054 meters, but also includes more turns and straights, allowing for drivers to develop their racing ability and take their technical understanding to a higher level. The karting experience has been used by a multitude of drivers to establish a good technical understanding of what it takes to get behind the wheel and transfers exceptionally well to larger, faster cars, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring drivers. Competitors of all racing abilities have attributed their success at least in part to a background in karting, with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher all stating that a racer’s career begins behind the wheel of a kart.

But above all karting is fun — and accessible and affordable, thanks to BIC. Karting is the purest form of motor sport, the simplest way to experience the adrenaline rush of driving racing machinery. There are just two pedals: go (accelerator) and stop (brake).

The overhaul of the Kart Zone will see all adult karts upgraded to 9 horse power engines, while the junior karts will be running 4 horse power engines. This will guarantee that enthusiasts will be able to accelerate to top speeds much quicker than the previous generation of 6 horse power karts, allowing for old records to be smashed and newer, faster records set. The faster engines combined with the new track layout will mean even experienced drivers will have a completely new experience to look forward to!

Once you have mastered these basics — having been provided by us with a crash helmet and race suit and having attended our safety briefing — you are free to race.

The new track layout will allow an even larger number of competitors to pull up at the starting line for each karting session, with the previous maximum of 8 being extended to 10! Racers will now be able to get their speed fix as often as they like at the Kart Zone, as the opening times have been extended to an amazing 7 days a week.

BIC can offer children, adults (aka big kids — you know who you are!) and corporate clients the opportunity to experience the raw energy, heightened sense of speed and addictive fun of karting, all under the safe supervision of its world-class organisation.

The Kart Zone will offer a completely new racing experience which guarantees adrenaline pumping action for all levels of ability, from those looking to try their hand at racing for the first time to seasoned veterans. With the world-famous main grandstand, Sakhir Tower and Grand Prix circuit as your backdrop you will feel like a champion lap after lap. For smiles per hour karting can’t be beaten.