ELK Motorsport
BEST FOR
Ages 17+
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Winthorpe
What it’s like
Adult-only outdoor go-karting near Newark, on twin-engine karts, with no licence needed but everyone must be 17 or over.
This one's for the grown-ups, not the kids. ELK Motorsport is strictly 17 and over, so if you're picturing a family birthday party on karts, that's not what's on offer here. What you get instead is outdoor racing on twin-engine karts, either a casual practice session or a proper competitive event against other drivers.
You don't need a driving licence, just trainers and casual clothes. They supply the helmet, balaclava, gloves and race suit, and if the weather turns they hand out wet suits and carry on regardless, only stopping for genuinely extreme conditions. Sessions are booked and paid for in advance through the website, no turning up on spec.
Timing depends on what you book. A short arrive-and-drive session can be over in fifteen minutes, while a full grand prix with twenty drivers runs to about two and a half hours. Bigger groups work out at roughly an hour for every ten drivers, so a big work do or stag party could eat up most of an afternoon. If you want the track exclusively to yourselves, you'll need at least twenty drivers, otherwise you're racing alongside other groups on an open session.
Group bookings go through a phone call, with a £20 per person deposit and the option to add extra drivers up to the cap later on. It's opposite Newark Showground, handy if you're coming from Lincoln or Nottingham, though there's nothing here for anyone under 17, karting included.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- All sessions advance booking only, payment in advance via website
- Getting there by bus or train
- 10 minutes from Lincoln, 25 minutes from Nottingham, opposite Newark showground
- Strictly 17 and over, no children's karting at all
- For an exclusive private event you'll need at least 20 drivers
- Some circuits need more drivers if you're racing after 5pm on weekdays
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30am
- It's opposite Newark Showground, about 10 minutes from Lincoln and 25 from Nottingham
Plan your visit
Can kids go karting here?
No, this is adult-only from age 17, with no children's karting on offer.
Do you need a driving licence?
No licence needed, just trainers and casual clothes for the session.
How long does a session last?
A practice or arrive-and-drive slot can be as short as 15 minutes. A full grand prix for 20 drivers takes about two and a half hours, and bigger groups work out at roughly an hour per 10 drivers.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, every session is advance booking only and paid for upfront through the website.
What happens if it rains?
Racing goes ahead in wet suits they provide. Only extreme weather gets a session cancelled.
How do we arrange a group event?
Call the track with your rough numbers. They ask for a £20 per person deposit and you can add drivers up to the maximum later.
Rides
Outdoor Go-Karting Circuit
ages 17+ · outdoors1200m outdoor karting circuit with twin-engine karts, featuring long straights, tight bends and hairpin turns. Adult-only (minimum age 17).
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