01 / SAFETY

No briefing, no track time

Every driver completes a safety briefing before track access. That includes experienced drivers, returning guests, and full group bookings.

The briefing covers flag signals, overtaking rules, spin recovery, and pit lane entry. A track marshal confirms completion at the gate before you are issued a kart.

  • Briefing 12 min, every driver
  • Gear check helmet, balaclava, gloves
  • Track access marshal sign-off

Who runs the track

bloomthgrow.com operates both venues directly. We are not a marketplace or a booking agent. Reservation requests are reviewed by staff and confirmed within one business day, so a submitted request is not an instant booking.

03 / Briefing

What every driver hears before the lights go out

A marshal walks the full group through these seven points at trackside. Allow eight minutes, and expect the same briefing before every session, including repeat visits.

  1. Track direction

    Racing runs counter-clockwise. Blue cones are the only braking reference you should trust for the first three laps.

  2. Flags

    Yellow means slow down and no overtaking. Red means stop where you are. Chequered ends the session.

  3. Overtaking

    Pass on the outside line only, and only once the driver ahead has seen you in their mirror.

  4. Spin recovery

    Hold the wheel straight, stay off the throttle and let the kart come to rest. A marshal restarts you or waves you back in.

  5. Emergency stop

    Raise one hand above your head and pull to the inner edge. Do not leave the kart unless a marshal signals you.

  6. Pit exit

    Wait for the green light at the end of the pit lane. Karts already on track have right of way over a joining kart.

  7. Marshal instructions

    Flags and hand signals from the posts override anything you heard in the briefing. React first, ask after the session.

Turn up 20 minutes early so the briefing is not shortened. Clothing and footwear rules sit under gear requirements, and the full terms are in our safety and participation disclaimer. Ready to drive? Reserve a session.

04 / GEAR & CLOTHING

What to wear on the grid

Helmets and balaclavas come with every session. Everything below the neck is yours to bring, and staff check it at the pit lane before you are strapped in.

  • Helmet and balaclava Included. A fresh balaclava per driver and a helmet sanitised between sessions. Sizes XS to XXL sit at the counter.
  • Closed-toe shoes Required. Thin-soled trainers give the best pedal feel. No sandals, slides, open toes or platform soles.
  • Full-length clothing Required. Trousers rather than shorts or skirts, and sleeves down to the wrist. Tracksuits and jeans both work.
  • Nothing loose Required. Scarves, lanyards, long unzipped jackets and dangling jewellery come off before the pit lane. Lockers at reception are free.
  • Long hair Required. Tie it back and tuck it inside the balaclava so it stays clear of the harness.
  • Gloves Optional. Thin driving or cycling gloves improve grip on the wheel. Borrow a pair at the counter if you forget yours.

A marshal checks every driver at the pit lane. Sandals, shorts, an unzipped jacket or a helmet that will not close means you sit out, and the session is still charged.

04 / Safety FAQ

Questions drivers ask before the first lap

Short answers on risk, junior drivers, health, and what marshals expect from you on track. Every answer matches the briefing you receive at the venue.

Request a track session Read the full briefing checklist Check gear requirements

Karts run on a closed indoor circuit with barriers, a speed limit for each format, and marshals watching every corner. Contact between karts happens and bruises are possible. The risk is reduced, not removed.

You accept that risk when you sign the participation form at the desk, after the briefing.