Arrive and drive
a driver, from$35
Fifteen minutes on track in a group of up to twelve, with the fastest laps on the screen as you come off.
- Adult karts, 14 and over
- Two sessions back to back from $62
- Up to 12 karts on track
Eight hundred metres of corners, and a lap time to beat
Apex Karting runs arrive and drive sessions, grand prix races and junior karting on an outdoor circuit with fourteen corners. Helmets, balaclavas and overalls are included, and every driver leaves with a printed sheet of their lap times.
800 moutdoor circuit
From 8 yearsand 130 cm tall
Every laptimed and printed
- Helmet, balaclava and overalls included
- Printed lap times after every session
- Junior karts from 8 years and 130 cm
- Marshals watching every corner
Pick your session
Prices are for one driver and include the safety briefing, the kit and the timing sheet. Weekend and evening sessions fill first, so book a few days ahead.
Grand prix
a driver, from$89
Practice, qualifying, two heats and a final with a rolling start, then a podium with trophies for the top three.
- About two and a half hours
- Drivers 16 and over
- Results sheet for every driver
Junior session
a driver, from$28
Twelve minutes in junior karts with a lower top speed, on the track only with other junior drivers and an extra marshal.
- Ages 8 to 15, from 130 cm
- Parent or guardian signs on the day
- Weekends and school holidays
A deposit of 25 percent holds a grand prix or party booking. Arrive and drive sessions are paid at the desk when you sign in.
Height, age and weight limits
Karts are set up for drivers within these limits, so the pedals, seat and belts work as they should. Rules for karting differ by country and by track, and these are the limits at Apex.
| Kart or event | Minimum age | Minimum height | Also needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior kart | 8 years | 130 cm | A parent or guardian signs the declaration and stays on site |
| Adult kart | 14 years | 150 cm | Drivers under 16 need a parent or guardian to sign |
| Adult group events | 16 years | 150 cm | Every driver in the group meets the adult kart limits |
| Monthly league | 16 years | 150 cm | Two arrive and drive sessions completed first |
| Any kart | A maximum driver weight of 120 kg, closed shoes and long hair tied back |
Heights are checked at the desk. A driver who is close to a limit can try a seat fitting before the session, and the money is returned in full if the kart does not fit.
Before you drive: health and pregnancy
Karting is a physical sport. Karts have no suspension, the steering is heavy and every bump runs through the seat, so a short session can strain the back, neck and wrists.
Please do not drive if you are pregnant. If you have a heart condition, epilepsy, back or neck problems, a recent injury or recent surgery, speak to your doctor before you book and tell the marshal at the briefing. Anyone who seems to have been drinking does not drive.
- Closed shoes, no sandals or heels
- Long hair tied back under the balaclava
- Scarves and loose cords left in a locker
- No alcohol before or between sessions
Your visit, lights to flag
Sign in
Arrive 30 minutes before your slot. Each driver signs the declaration and has their height checked.
Briefing
Ten minutes on the flags, the rules for overtaking and what to do if a kart spins.
On track
Kit on, a slow sighting lap behind the marshal, then the session begins on the green flag.
Your times
Every lap is timed. Collect the printed sheet and see where you lost the tenths.
Parties, team days and racing nights
Groups get their own time on track, a race director and a room in the pit building for food and the podium.
Birthday parties
Junior or adult races for eight to twenty four drivers, with the birthday driver on pole and a trophy to take home.
A driverfrom $45
Team race days
A grand prix format with teams sharing karts, pit stops and a lunch break, built around the size of the group.
A driverfrom $95
Monthly league
Six rounds a season on the first Thursday evening of each month, with points, a ranking table and weight balancing.
A roundfrom $49
Junior academy
Saturday coaching for drivers aged 8 to 15, from racing lines to braking points and how to overtake fairly.
Four weeksfrom $140
Around the circuit
After the chequered flag (example reviews)
Booked the grand prix for a team of sixteen. The briefing was clear, the racing was close and the race director kept it fair from the first heat to the final.
Our son is just over 130 cm and was nervous. The marshal checked his seat, stayed beside him on the sighting lap and he came off grinning.
Two arrive and drive sessions on a Thursday evening. The timing sheet showed exactly where the second session was faster.
Questions from the pit lane
How fast do the karts go?
Adult karts reach about 65 km/h on the straight and junior karts about 40 km/h. The race director can lower kart speeds from the control tower at any time.
Can someone who has never driven a car take part?
Yes. Karts have just two pedals, and the briefing and the sighting lap cover everything a first timer needs to know.
Do we need our own helmet?
No. Helmets, balaclavas, overalls and gloves are included and cleaned after every use. Drivers with their own approved helmet are welcome to bring it.
What happens if it rains?
Sessions run in the rain on wet weather settings, which many drivers enjoy. Only lightning or standing water stops the track, and those sessions are moved to another day.
Can friends watch?
Yes. Spectators can watch from the viewing terrace above the pit lane, but nobody stands at the edge of the track.
What if a driver is not tall enough on the day?
The marshal tries a seat insert first. If the kart still does not fit safely, the session is refunded or moved to a later date.
Put your names on the grid
Pick a session, a day and a rough start time, then add the number of drivers. The track office answers by the next working day, holding your slot or suggesting the closest gap on the grid.
- Kit and timing sheet included
- Heights checked on arrival
- Booking for today? Call +44 20 7946 0162
Find the circuit
The track office answers the phone whenever the circuit is open, and an hour before the first session.
Track office
On the industrial estate north of the bypass, with parking for 80 cars beside the pit building
Opening times
| Monday to Thursday | 12:00 to 21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 to 22:00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| School holidays | Junior sessions from 10:00 |
Getting here
Signposted from the bypass, beside the industrial estate, with parking beside the pit building and racks for bicycles. Coaches for team days can drop off at the gate.