National Kart Centre

National Kart Centre Cork is the new centre from National Kart Centre adding to its already successful centre in Limerick. The new centre is based in the spiritual home of motoring in Ireland, the old Ford engine factory in the Marine Business Park in the heart of Cork City. Following years of track design both at home and abroad by Colm Wright, Managing Director of NKC, the Cork centre boasts one of the most exciting and challenging tracks in Europe. Made up of high-speed straights, technical corners and thrilling turns, customers are guaranteed an exciting drive every time. The track boasts some incredible features such as suspended sections, giving the feeling you’re floating above the karts passing underneath surrounded by floor to ceiling windows. The track has excellent views areas both indoor and outdoor looking down on the track along with modern changing and shower facilities. A modern reception area with digital sign-in areas using state of the art technology makes the whole process more comfortable and easier for customers. This is a must drive track and brings state of the art karting to Cork and Ireland. ENDURANCE RACING If you crave competition or want to learn a new skill, look no further than Endurance Racing... a real team building activity with huge rewards for all involved. Each team runs itself - driver changes, pit boards and lap timing. GRAND PRIX Considered the ultimate karting experience for groups. Enjoy the thrill of a Grand Prix with your friends. Do you have the skills to get out of qualifying and race in the final? A Grand Prix consists of two qualifying sessions with the top drivers taking part in the final to be crowned champion. MONSTER GRAND PRIX This is the ultimate in a Grand Prix, as close as you will get to Formula 1. You first take part in a practice session to get used to your kart and learn the track. Then it is on to your 3 qualifying sessions. The challenge is to post a fast time and get yourself into the semi-finals and finals KIDS CLUB Can your kid become the next Lewis Hamilton? Our Kids Club is on every Sunday from 11am to 2pm. We cater for kids from aged 8 upwards. Our purpose built kids karts are the safest available while ensuring the kids enjoying the thrill and excitement of karting in Ireland's best indoor karting tracks. FAMILY PASS Want to enjoy an exciting family day out. Why not try one of our family passes. See who can be the karting champion in your family. With every family-pass you can enjoy a freshly cooked pizza in our relaxing indoor viewing area. KIDS PARTIES Looking for a thrilling and exciting party venue for a kids party. Our options include a mini grand prix for kids. If you require food and drinks we offer hot fresh pizzas and a party room.