{{Short description|Race track designed for kart racing}} [[File:P.I.C.K. 2010.JPG|thumb|Temporary circuit in the streets of [[Patras]]]] A '''kart circuit''' is a [[race track]] designed for [[kart racing]] or other forms of short-length motor racing, such as small-scale [[motorcycle racing]], [[pocketbike racing]], or [[Radio-controlled car|radio-controlled model racing]]. There are several types of kart circuit, depending on the type of use desired.

Unlike regular race tracks intended for [[auto racing]] or other forms of [[motorsport]]s, kart circuits are usually much shorter in length, narrower, and contains numerous turns or corners.

==Circuit types==

===Short circuit=== A short circuit is defined as being an outdoor circuit of less than 1,500 meters in length .

The average length for a serious racing track for karts is around 1,100 - 1,200 meters, 7 to 9 meters in width. Normally custom-built for karting, they resemble road courses, with left and right turns. They generally allow sprint racing for both [[gearbox]] and non-gearbox karts.

Temporary circuits can be set in city streets or large parking lots for special events. This is the case for the [[Junior Monaco Kart Cup]], a prestigious event for young drivers taking place each year in the city of [[Monaco]], and the SKUSA SuperNationals, taking place in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] at the [[Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino]].<ref>[http://www.superkartsusa.com/national/skusa-supernationals.html SKUSA SuperNationals] - SuperKarts! USA</ref>

===Long circuit=== A long circuit is defined as being an outdoor circuit of more than 1,500 m in length.<ref>[http://www.emamc.org.uk/archive/2007/Blue_Book/338-356_Sec_N_-_Karting.pdf Specific Regulations for Karting] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325120257/http://www.emamc.org.uk/archive/2007/Blue_Book/338-356_Sec_N_-_Karting.pdf |date=2024-03-25 }} - [[Motor Sports Association]] (MSA), Circuits</ref> Typically they are shared for other [[motorsport]] and only have gearbox kart races.

This type of event can see karts ([[Superkart]]) reach speeds in excess of 160&nbsp;mph (250&nbsp;km/h).

===Indoor=== [[Image:Indoor karting Florida.jpg|thumb|Indoor track in Florida]] Normally for casual racers, the indoor circuits can be in any closed space (often old [[factory|factories]]), sometimes with a short outdoor section to add interest. Normally they have their own fleet of [[Go-kart]]s or [[micro kart]]s, chosen more for economy than out-and-out speed.

In Europe, indoor karting is where most people will sample their first time in a kart. Indoor karting exploded across the UK in the 1990s and had a similar impact in European countries such as France and Belgium. It has made a lesser impact in the United States. Indoor karting still offers a competitive experience for all levels of racers.

The world's longest indoor circuit, the Highway Kart Racing GmbH, 1,600 meters, is located in [[Dortmund]], [[Germany]].<ref>{{in lang|de}} [http://www.highway-kart-racing.com/index.php?section=bahneninfos Die längste Indoor Kartbahn der Welt] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213832/http://www.highway-kart-racing.com/index.php?section=bahneninfos |date=2014-07-14 }} - Highway Kart Racing</ref>

===Others=== In this category fall the dirt-tracks, [[oval]] tracks and [[ice rink]]s.

===Locations=== Karting is international and most countries have kart specific racing circuits. Notable{{Ambiguous|date=July 2018}} examples are included below.

;Latvia * [[Swedbank kartodroms]]

;UK * [[Bayford Meadows]] * [[Buckmore Park Kart Circuit]] * [[Daytona Motorsport]] * Mansell Raceway Kart Circuit * Clay Pigeon Raceway

;USA * K1 Speed * Pole Position Raceway * Phoenix Kart racing association * [[Whiteland Raceway Park]]

'''Italy'''

* [[South Garda Karting]] * [[Circuito Internazionale Napoli]] * [[Franciacorta Karting Track]] * [[Adria International Raceway]] * [[Kartodromo La Conca]]

'''Indonesia''' *[[Sentul International Circuit|Sentul International Karting Circuit]]

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110626114909/http://www.cikfia.com/fileadmin/content/REGULATIONS/Circuits/Circuits%20Regulations/2011%20Circuit%20Regulations%20Parts%201%20%26%202.pdf CIK-FIA 2011 circuit regulation] * [https://uk.kartdirectory.racing/kart-tracks/ List of karting tracks in the UK] * [https://www.lufify.com/go-karting-tracks-uk List of karting tracks in the UK (grouped by location)] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20140118100223/http://www.gokartingracing.com/Go-Karting-Tracks.html Comparison of karting tracks in the UK] * {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140328141806/http://www.kartingtracks.com/cadet-karting/ How to start Cadet Karting in the UK & Ireland]}} * [https://us.kartdirectory.racing/kart-tracks/ List of karting tracks in the US] * [https://ca.kartdirectory.racing/ List of karting tracks in Canada] * [http://orlandokartcenter.com Orlando Kart Center world class kart track in Florida] * {{in lang|nl}} [http://www.karting.nl List of karting tracks in the Netherlands] * {{in lang|fr}} [http://www.karting-spirit.com/modules/weblinks/viewcat.php?cid=1 List of karting tracks in France] * [https://www.kartingforum.co.uk KartingForum.co.uk - Your #1 Karting Community!] * [https://jmwforecast.com/motorsport/ Motorsport Weather Forecaster & Kart Circuit Directory Founder]

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