Singapore’s premier destination for karters, motorsport enthusiasts and thrill seekers – The Karting Arena, will soon be celebrating the official opening of their second track in Jurong, offering a full-fledged karting experience.
Since opening their first track in Bukit Timah, The Karting Arena has earned an enviable reputation as Singapore’s ultimate motorsports playground for electric go-karts.
With two locations, The Karting Arena is now Singapore’s only track with electric and petroleum-powered karts for the best all-rounded karting experience.
The newly revamped 153,000 square-feet karting facility at Jurong will offer both professional and leisure karters a new space to fulfil their adrenaline rush while uncovering the Jurong district.
Image source: The Karting Arena
Full-fledged Karting Experience
Karters can look forward to racing on a 700-metre long track of pure excitement with 11 technical turns. Offering thrills at every turn, there will be ample overtaking opportunities for karters to take on the wider straights while putting their skills to the test as they accelerate out of the corner to hit top speeds.
With more room on track, there will also be more speed and exciting grid-starts for group events of up to 30 go-karts on track at any one time.
The venue was a design collaboration between award-winning studio, Park + Associates, and the new owner-operators of The Karting Arena to deliver a vibrant yet immersive race oasis amidst the raw industrial elements of Jurong.
Designed to host professional race events with a race control room, track cameras and a viewing gallery on the 2nd storey, the open-air circuit offers an ideal vantage point to capture the excitement of racing while watching the karters in action.
With the cancellation of the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix for the second year running, this will be the closest thing motor enthusiasts can get to an authentic motorsport experience outside the professional world and the place to be for some race action.
The new 700-metre long track include 11 technical turns and a wider track for up to 30 go-karts at any one time | Image source: The Karting Arena
In addition to experiencing that exhilarating sense of freedom on the track, karters will be pleased to know that they can unleash themselves and enjoy a fast, fun and safe racing experience within their comfort zone.
The track was designed with recommendations from professional race drivers to deliver the most thrilling race experience on track and at the same time adhering to CIK-FIA safety requirements. Some track features include:
- The only race track in Singapore with a minimum track width of 10-metres throughout for added safety.
- Equipped with Tecpro safety barriers homologated by CIK-FIA, similar safety system installed in Formula 1 circuits.
- Well-lit track optimised for night driving.
- Tyre wall at strategic locations for extra protection and safety.
- Remote stop/speed system regulated by Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for emergency stop of all go karts on track in case of incidents. Speed of kart can be controlled remotely to suit different requirements of driving (30km/h or 50km/h).
- Multiple CCTV cameras are present on circuit to ensure safety of riders and patrons.
Brand new BirelArt petroleum-powered go-karts | Image source: The Karting Arena
Besides the new track design, a new fleet of renowned BirelArt petroleum-powered go-karts are available to ensure all karters will get to compete to the best of their ability.
Be it slick and speedy or slow and steady, karters can choose their racing experience with speeds of up to 30km/h or 50km/h with a valid drivers’ license.
Destination for corporate events, families and next generation of karters
Cadet pro karting starts as young as 4 years old | Image source: The Karting Arena
Dedicated to becoming a choice destination for karters, corporate events as well as a family-friendly activity in the west, The Karting Arena at Jurong is furnished with track-based, commercial and ancillary facilities.
This includes a racers’ and VIP lounge, private garage units, a helmet disinfecting station, race control room, lockers and more.
Visitors can enjoy an unobstructed view of the track with an elevated viewing gallery, or choose to host corporate events at the fully-equipped indoor and outdoor event spaces that offers the versatility needed for both small parties and large-scale events.
Other amenities at the venue include d’Arena, an activity hub located onsite for those who need to refuel after a day of fun out on the track. The hub offers a range of recreational and sports facilities as well as an array of food choices.
The Karting Arena at Jurong is available for corporate and private bookings, competitive F1 Grand Prix packages and offers a fun racing experience for individuals.
Fun Karting rates start from S$25/session for novice (minimum 9 years old and 140cm) and S$35/session for adults. Bookings can be made online – for more information, visit https://www.thekartingarena.com.
Source: The Karting Arena
Lead image source from The Karting Arena.
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