Blog – Midland Karting

🏁 Gear Up: Top Safety Wear Brands for Karting

January 1, 2026

Karting isn’t just about speed and skill, your safety comes first. Whether you’re heading out for your first race or competing at club level, choosing the right safety gear from…

The Real Costs of Owner Karting Over a Race Weekend – With Bonus “Team Racing Reality Check”

December 9, 2025

Welcome to a funny, slightly painful look at where your money goes in UK karting. So you’ve decided to get into owner karting. Brilliant! You’ve officially chosen the perfect hobby…

Lean in, Lean out: The Art of Tilting Your Body in Karting

November 19, 2025

If you’re new to karting, you’ve probably noticed something curious: drivers seem to lean like enthusiastic palm trees in a tropical storm. Left, right, forward, inward certain drivers sometimes make…

Rental Karting vs Owner Karting: Pros and Cons

October 2, 2025

Karting is often seen as the grassroots foundation of motorsport. Whether you’re just getting into racing or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll encounter two primary paths: rental karting and…

Race-Ready: How Fitness Translates to Better Karting Performance

September 28, 2025

Staying fit as a kart racer offers several performance, safety, and long-term health benefits. Karting might look easy from the outside, but it’s physically demanding — especially at competitive levels.…

Karting for Autistic Children: Can Kids with Autism Enjoy Go-Kart Racing?

June 1, 2025

Karting! The exciting, fast-paced world of go-karts has long been a gateway into motorsport for children and young adults. But for parents and guardians of autistic children, the question naturally…

A Beginner’s Guide to Start Rental Go Kart Racing

May 1, 2025

So, you’ve been itching to try your hand at kart racing. You’ve seen the fast laps on YouTube, maybe caught a bit of Formula 1 fever, or just want to…

How Do I Correctly Fit a Racing Helmet for Karting

April 4, 2025

When it comes to karting, speed and skill aren’t the only things that matter, safety is key. Nothing is more essential to your safety gear than your helmet. A properly…

How to Plan a Go Karting Stag and Hen Party

March 14, 2025

Here and Midland Karting, we’re known for our excellent stag and hen go karting parties. We’ve even come up with a guide for the best way to plan for one!…

Does ducking your head in Karting actually work?

February 3, 2025

This is a question I get asked a lot by racers! Does ducking your head really make a difference in Karting? Well, for anyone who’s ever tried to squeeze every…