About the track
An outdoor circuit in the Dorset countryside near Sydling St. Nicholas, running Sodi GX390 hire karts that the operator quotes at up to 50mph. Free parking, grass picnic areas and viewing all the way round make it an easy place to bring people who aren't driving.
The catch is availability. Hire karts run Monday to Thursday only, excluding bank holidays — there is no arrive-and-drive at weekends. Booking is by phone, email, WhatsApp or Facebook; there is no online system, so plan further ahead than you would elsewhere.
Hire karting starts at 14. Corporate events are 16 and over, for groups of 10 to 48, with Ironman sprint formats for individuals and endurance races of one to two hours for teams of two to four.
Top speed of 50mph is the operator's published figure, not an independent measurement.
Sessions and prices
Set by the track. You book direct — we don't add a fee.
Good for
Opening hours
Hire karts do not run on bank holidays. Weekends are given over to club racing and private events.
Planning your visit
Accessibility
- All-round spectator viewing, with grass picnic areas and catering adjacent.
- Free and expansive car parking.
Questions people ask
What is the minimum age to drive a hire kart?
You need to be at least 14 years old to book and drive one of the standard hire karts at the circuit.
Is the age requirement different for corporate events?
Yes, anyone taking part in a corporate karting event must be over 16 years old, which is older than the minimum age for regular hire karts.
What should I wear or bring for a corporate karting session?
Full safety equipment including overalls, gloves and a helmet is supplied, but you'll need to bring your own flat shoes or trainers, as these are required for everyone taking part.
How long do the karting sessions last?
Corporate options include Ironman formats (Ironman 30 and Ironman 40) for individuals, plus endurance races lasting 1 hour for pairs, 1.5 hours for teams of three, or 2 hours for teams of four.
What's the minimum number of people needed for a corporate booking?
Corporate karting sessions are designed for groups of between 10 and 48 participants.
Can friends or family come and watch?
Yes, the venue offers all-round viewing for spectators, plus grass picnic areas and nearby catering, so guests can easily watch the action.
Do I need to book in advance for hire karts?
Yes, booking is essential and can only be arranged by phone, email, WhatsApp or Facebook — there is no online booking system for hire karts.
On which days can I use the hire karts?
Hire karts are available Monday to Thursday only (excluding bank holidays), with no hire kart sessions running on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Getting there
Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorset, DT2 9PW
Where this came from
- various — https://www.claypigeonraceway.com (Operator's own site)
- various — https://www.claypigeonraceway.com/contactus (Operator's own site)
- various — https://www.claypigeonraceway.com/corporate-karting (Operator's own site)