Karting appeared in the middle of the last century. American pilots came up with amusement to diversify their leisure time into tiring pauses between flights. A few years later, entertainment turned into a fascinating sport. Today, one of the most popular entertainment is karting. There are several kartodromes in Yekaterinburg, where everyone can try himself as a pilot of a small sports car.
Karteks - Ekb
Karting Center in Yekaterinburg is located on the street. Metallurgov, 87. Here everyone can rent a sports car, and, having received instructions on safe driving, go to the track of a wonderful karting track. For insecure visitors, you can take a double car and go to the track, accompanied by an instructor.
The popularity of this sport among city residents is very large. Therefore, in the walls of the club operates a children's karting school. It is designed for visitors aged 5 to 16 years. There are three groups. The training is designed for 6 months. During this time, young Yekaterinburg residents will receive unique knowledge and skills. In a programme:
- theoretical knowledge and secrets of racing overtaking;
- basics of high-speed driving;
- training in tactical methods of conducting the race;
- personal vehicle control;
In addition, the guys will learn to quickly assess the situation and make decisions independently.
During the training, adolescents will have the opportunity to participate in the school championship. At the end of the course, the team race will determine the top three most capable students. For parents, the hobby of children will cost approximately 9 thousand rubles per month of classes. The pleasure is expensive, but the acquired skills are worth it.
For those who come from case to case, a rental card for 10 minutes is from 350 to 500 rubles. The cost depends on the age and day of the week.
Entertainment center "Arcade"
In this center for lovers of outdoor activities there are many attractions, including karting. In Yekaterinburg, this is perhaps the most popular place for outdoor activities. Kartodrom occupies 5 thousand square meters of covered area.
The length of the route is 600 meters. In the Sverdlovsk region this is the largest indoor go-kart.
In Yekaterinburg, this is the only place where you can drive on sports cars, despite the vagaries of the weather. The remaining open tracks are forced to build their work in accordance with weather conditions and seasonality. Here you can get your portion of adrenaline year-round.
The kartodrom is closed for maintenance and cleaning of the track on Mondays and Tuesdays. All other days the facility is available to visitors. On weekdays, it opens at 14:00, on weekends guests are expected from 10 in the morning. The cost of renting a car for one round-trip (about 10 minutes) is 500 rubles. Children pay 100 rubles less for pleasure.
The organizers of the indoor karting club are planning to open a youth sports club on their base in the near future. For adults, it is also planned to open a sports cafe with a large television screen, where it will be possible to watch sports broadcasts.
Rainbow Park
Shopping and entertainment center, in addition to numerous shops, is a lot of entertainment for children and adults of the city. Among a large number of attractions there is karting. In Yekaterinburg, "Rainbow Park" has a special place in the public life of citizens. Everyone on its territory will find both occupation and entertainment. Convenient location and transportation made the center one of the most visited in the city. Entertainment prices here are the most affordable.
Sport school
Children and youth sports school "Rainbow" is the only one in the city where there is a free karting section. Sports training in this sport starts from the age of 8. To be able to engage in motor sports, adolescents have to pass a serious test. Passing the standards for physical education, subject to availability, I will be enrolled in the sports section. The training period for young athletes takes 5 years.
The city karting team constantly takes part in competitions at the regional and federal levels. The level of training of young pilots is such that prizes for athletes from Yekaterinburg are commonplace.
Central park
Another good track where you can rent a go-kart in Yekaterinburg, is in TsPKiO them. Mayakovsky.
You can ride on this track in any weather conditions - even in winter the organization continues to work. The extreme of driving on a wet or snowy track is huge! The card can be managed from 7 years.
For younger pilots, it is possible to ride on a double map with an instructor. The feelings of the navigator of a sports car will also be bright and unforgettable.
At the cost of renting a car, this is the most affordable go-kart in Yekaterinburg. Prices depend on the power of the machine. For 10 minutes of pleasure you have to pay from 350 to 400 rubles. There is also a children's sports club at the kartodrom.
Security
Many parents, especially mothers, find karting very dangerous and strongly resist the initiatives of children and their dads. The design of a karting machine makes it one of the safest sports. In wrestling or gymnastics, the child is much more likely to be injured.
Small wheels, low center of gravity guarantee reliable stability on the track. The cards are almost impossible to flip. In addition, children's cars are characterized by lower power, which eliminates the possibility of driving at high speed.
So driving on the cards can be considered a useful and enjoyable activity for the whole family. Moreover, now you know where there is karting in Yekaterinburg.