Tour Info
The go karts are specifically designed to run on the high tech coated surface of the race track. Though strongly built they are still lightweight with a potent petrol engine that makes four wheel drifting round corners a breeze.
The controls are very simple which means no previous experience is necessary. If driven slowly the cars are easy to steer but it usually only takes a few laps before drivers are drifting round the track like pros.
The X-Centre’s new race arena is completely covered making the karting an all weather activity. The surface of the track has a special polymer coating for which the cars are specifically designed. The combination of car and track surface makes controlled sliding of the cars very easy. Electronic lap timing is installed and team races can be organised for groups upon request.
Safety
The cars are very stable and easy to drive so few people have problems driving them safely. However, very occasionally some drivers decide its more fun to drive recklessly and endanger themselves and anyone else on the track at the same time.
To encourage people to drive safely they will be awarded extra time for good driving which usually means no crashes. Please note that its still possible to drive fast, drift round corners and be a safe driver.
Chiang Mai Karting Experience
Before starting off, the karting supervisor will demonstrate how the karts are driven. There are two controls – one is the brake and the other is the accelerator. As long as you can remember which is which you’re pretty much ready to hit the track.
The first thing that hits you is how peppy the little karts are so a cautious lap or two is a good idea to get used to the power and handling. A few more laps getting steadily faster and most people feel confident enough to start “hanging it out” on the corners and thats when the fun really begins.
Drive them flat out and you’ll actually feel like you’ve had a workout afterwards as the constantly twisting track not only requires maximum concentration but also creates the same G-forces that racing drivers experience.
