Think Karting is for you?
Do you, your partner or your Children love motorsport
Why not have a go at driving a racing kart to see if it is the right sport for you.
Come and experience the thrill of driving at speed around the Newton Harvesting Raceway.
KartSport Taranaki has karts available for ages 6 – 96 to come out and try karting to see if it is for you.
Please not we do not run a Rental Kart service. Our Have a Go days are intended for those to try out karting for the first time before they decide if they wish to invest in purchasing a kart, joining the club, and gaining a practice or race license.
Our volunteers run Have a Go days 3-5 times a year, please keep an eye on this page for details of our next Have a Go day.
Our next Have a go day is:
TBC - Likely October 2025
The Karts
Cadet
This class is for drivers from 6 to 10 years
2 stroke Mini ROK engine (with restricted exhaust header) with a clutch
11,000 rpm limiter
The purpose of this class is to teach young people to drive karts of restricted performance in a competitive but controlled manner.
Mini Rok
This class is for drivers from 9 to under 13 years
2 stroke Mini ROK engine with a clutch
14,000 rpm limiter
The purpose of this class is a stepping stone between Cadets and Juniors
Clubsport 120
This class is for drivers from 12 up
2 Stroke Raket 120 cc air cooled engine with clutch
This is an entry-level class for both junior and adult drivers designed to keep costs down and adrenaline levels up
Test Drive Package
We will provide you with:
A Kart suitable for you
Helmet
Racing Overalls
Gloves
You will get:
Two 10 minutes sessions on the track in a kart suitable for your age group.
Expert advice on the sport of karting and what’s involved
You will need to bring:
Enclosed footwear (sneakers are fine)
Shin high socks (no ankle socks)
Water as driving a kart at speed is quite physical
Cost:
$120.00
For further information or to be added to the wait list for our next Have a Go session please contact us here.
Our next Have a Go day is coming up!
Our next Have a Go Day is to be confirmed. Likely to be held in October 2025.
We typically run around 4 to 5 Have a Go days a year. Keep an eye on our facebook page and this website for when our next session does get advertised..
For further information or to be added to the wait list for our next Have a Go session please contact us here.
KartSport Taranaki
Location: Joll St, Waitara
Post: PO Box 86, New Plymouth, 4340