Capital Karts
BEST FOR
Ages 7-14
ENTRY
from £25
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Birmingham
What it’s like
Indoor go-karting on a private closed track, built for kids aged 7 and up who fancy racing for real.
This is proper racing, not the bumper-car version. Kids get a full race suit, gloves and a balaclava, sit through a driver briefing, then race on an indoor closed track before a podium presentation at the end. No driving licence needed since it's private land, but they do need to be 7 or older and at least 125cm tall, so this isn't one for a car full of mixed ages hoping everyone can have a go.
Budget more time than you think. A 20 minute sprint actually eats up an hour and twenty minutes once you count signing in, kitting up, the briefing and getting changed after, and they want you there 30 minutes before your slot too. Prices start from £25, which feels steep until you remember it's the full kit and a proper track, not a token lap. Bookings are non-refundable and can't be transferred, so a sick kid on the day is your problem, not theirs.
Not racing? There's a fenced spectator area and a 200-seat café with a licensed bar, so the grandparents or the sibling who's too small can watch and eat pizza while the others are out on track. Parking is free and there's masses of it at Star City, over 2,400 spaces, so that's one thing you won't need to worry about.
Anyone 16 or over racing needs to bring photo ID, and everyone needs proper closed shoes and no loose scarves or jewellery, which is worth sorting before you leave the house rather than at reception.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 to 14, once they're tall enough and want the real racing kit
- Booking
- Pre-booking recommended. Booking online or by phone advised as venue gets busy
- Parking
- Large free car park with over 2,400 spaces at Star City
- Food
- 200-seat café with teas, coffees, soft drinks, snacks and fully licensed bar
- Arrive 30 minutes before your slot to sign in and get kitted up.
- Gloves and a balaclava are mandatory and can be bought at booking or on arrival.
- Bookings can't be refunded or moved to another date once made.
- Under-18s need a guardian to sign the waiver for them at check-in.
- The karts aren't set up for disabled drivers.
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Sessions start from £25 for both kids and adults.
Do we need to book in advance?
You do not have to, but they say it gets very busy and recommend booking online or by phone.
How old do kids need to be to race?
Age 7 and up, and they need to be at least 125cm tall.
Do you need a driving licence?
No licence needed, it's a private closed track.
How long does a session actually take?
Add an hour onto your race time. A 20 minute sprint takes about 1 hour 20 minutes once you include kitting up, the briefing and the podium bit at the end.
Is there parking?
Free parking at Star City with over 2,400 spaces.
What should we wear?
Comfortable sports clothes and trainers, no open-toe shoes. Long hair tied up and no scarves, ties or jewellery.
What if someone can't race, can they still come along?
Spectators can watch from the fenced areas and there's a café with food and drink while they wait.
Do you need ID?
Anyone racing aged 16 or over needs photo ID with them.
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