Regardless of whether you are pros, newbies or just speed enthusiasts, you should know that in Emilia Romagna there are plenty of tracks ready to put your reflexes to the test.
Apart from the four official racetracks of the Motor Valley (Misano World Circuit, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Autodromo di Modena and Autodromo di Varano), where you can get behind the wheel of Ferraris, Lamborghinis or Ducatis, there is an excellent network of go-kart and mini-motorcycle circuits in this land that has made its motoring tradition one of its distinctive trademarks.
Four wheels, a steering wheel and two pedals: karts are a fun activity to enjoy on your own or share with friends (challenges between mates, bachelor or bachelorette parties, company events). You don’t need to be a skilled driver to drive them, but it is important to follow technical precautions to avoid spinning and going off track.
Age and gender don’t matter: go-karting is a pastime that anyone can enjoy. Just choose the right track, put on a helmet and gloves and you’re ready to go. You don’t own a go-kart? Don’t worry: all the tracks offer a rental service.
But before getting on the track, here are some tips to follow to have fun in complete safety:
- Karts only have brakes on the rear wheels and no electronic assistance. Their power is discharged directly onto the asphalt, so when you brake, you have to be decisive;
- Still and steady arms: glue them on the steering wheel and never take them off;
- Karts have two pedals: gas and brake, never use them together;
- Tackle bends smoothly and carefully: never too early, never too late. Enter at the right speed, and only accelerate when you are in the middle of them. The brake? Don’t even look at it, you could risk skidding at the very thought;
- Before each bend, remember to brake and then downshift. This is the correct order to follow.
Rimini and Province
Jeepers Kart
Via Gallinelli, Cattolica
Website: www.pistacattolica.it
Riviera Verde
Via del Ciglio, 7 Misano Adriatico
Website: www.go-kartmisano.it
Kce Misanino
Via del Carro, 26 Misano Adriatico
Website: www.misanino.it
Pista Go Kart Riccione
Via Flaminia, 75 Riccione
Website: www.facebook.com/riccionekartemoto
Ikart – Go kart indoor
Via Raibano, 40/A Coriano
Website: https://i-kart.it
Pista Go-Kart
Viale Principe di Piemonte, 184 Miramare
Website: www.go-kartrimini.it
Forlì/Cesena and Province
MiniMoto San Mauro Mare
Via Cagnona, 121 San Mauro a Mare
Website: www.minimotoitalia.com
Galliano Park
Viale Roma, 402 Forlì
Website: www.gallianopark.com
Ravenna and Province
Happy Valley
Via Romea Sud, 74 Cervia
Website: www.happyvalleykart.com
Planet Kart
Via Biscie, 4/A Conselice
Website: www.planetkartromagna.com
La Tosa
Via del Senio, 10 Riolo Terme
>Website: www.acquaparcoacqualand.it
Ferrara and Province
Circuito di Pomposa
Via Orto Alfierino, 20 Comacchio
Website: www.circuitodipomposa.com
Pista Go kart Acquaparco
Via Sfondrabò, 46/a Migliaro
Website: www.acquaparco.it
Circuito del Persico
Via Molinellina, 11 Ponte Botticino
Website: www.circuitodelpersico.it
X Bikes
Via Cesare Diana, 39 Ferrara
Website: www.xbikes.it
Bologna and Province
Collari Race Way
Via Romita, 2 Bologna
Website: www.collariraceway.it
Coop. Karting Rioveggio
Via Biolo, 58/A Rioveggio
Website: www.pistarioveggio.it
Modena and Province
Kartodromo Rastellino
Via Garzolè, 8 Rastellino
Website: www.kartodromorastellino.it
Racing Mini Car Fiorano
Via Antica Cava, 2 Fiorano Modenese
Website: www.minicarfiorano.it
Extrema Kart
Via Abbà e Motto, 5/A Finale Emilia
Website: www.extremakart.it
Parma and Province
Pala Kart Parma
Via Mantova, 86/A Parma
Website: www.palakartparma.it
Piacenza and Province
Turbokart
Via Campania Rottofreno
Website: www.turbokart.it
Author
Davide Marino
Davide Marino was born archaeologist but ended up doing other things. Rational – but not methodic, slow – but passionate. A young enthusiast with grey hair
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