Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Go-kart racing circuit in Chatham, Kent, England
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit is an outdoor go-kart track set on a wooded site near Chatham in Kent, England. The track winds through the terrain with changes in elevation, fast corners, and technical sections that make it varied for drivers of different levels.
The circuit was established in the early 1960s on a wooded site that had originally been used for Scout activities, when an entrepreneur turned it into a kart venue. A British racing driver later took over its operation and shaped its identity over the following decades.
The circuit is widely seen as one of the places in England where young drivers take their first steps in racing, drawing participants of all ages. Many visitors return regularly to sharpen their skills and compete in organized races on the same track.
Different kart categories are available depending on age and height, so it is worth checking requirements before visiting. Booking ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends and during school holidays when demand tends to be higher.
The driver who ran the circuit for many years is one of very few people in motorsport history to have won world championships on both four wheels and two wheels. This rare double makes the track's past connection to him something worth knowing before you arrive.
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