Pallas Karting
Europe’s largest Karting Centre 🏁
At Pallas Karting near Portumna you can experience the thrill of real motor racing firsthand at our new kart circuit. Whatever the weather, Pallas Karting has the green light for an action packed non-stop race programme for everyone.
Pallas Karting & Adventure Centre in Tynagh, Co. Galway offers both the thrill of paintball combat and the opportunity to push your limits on Europe’s longest Go Kart circuit.
At our Advanced Karting Centre, test the limits of your driving abilities. For students, business groups, stag and hen parties, kids’ parties, and more, we have a wide variety of mega packages. The longest karting track in Europe, our enormous 1500m track allows drivers to race against one another in our 85kph Thunderkarts. On our specially designed 500-meter Beginners Track, novices and younger drivers can begin their ascent to fame while traveling at up to 55 kph.
This is Galway’s number one venue for hen parties, stags, kids parties, team and staff team building activities with both go karting and paintball available on site.
Contact
Phone: +353 (0) 90 9745914
Email: [email protected]
Address: Pallas Karting, Tynagh, Loughrea, Co Galway, Ireland H62 X265
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How to get to Pallas Karting
Located 1 hr from Galway, Athlone, Thurles, 1hr 15min from Limerick, Portlaoise, 2 hrs from Dublin.
Karting FAQs
What is the longest karting track in Ireland?
Pallas Karting in Tynagh, County Galway, has Ireland’s longest go-kart course. The track has a length of 1,500 meters, or around 0.93 miles. Drivers of all ages and ability levels are welcome on this difficult course, which features a variety of bends and curves.
In addition, Pallas Karting offers a paintball course and a 500-meter track for beginners. They provide a range of packages for both individuals and groups, including those for business gatherings, stag and hen parties, and family outings.
How fast do go karts go?
The top speeds of various go-kart varieties are listed below:
Indoor go-karts: Due to safety considerations, indoor go-kart speeds are often restricted to 25–35 mph (40–56 km/h). This is due to the fact that indoor tracks are frequently smaller and feature more tightly spaced curves, which might increase the hazard of traveling at a fast speed.
Outdoor go-karts: The normal top speed for an outdoor go-kart is up to 85mph. The actual top speed, however, will be influenced by the kart’s engine size and the track’s circumstances.
It’s crucial to understand that a go-kart’s perceived speed is not just based on its top speed. The weight, aerodynamics, and track surface of the kart can all have an impact on its speed. A kart with a clean track surface will feel faster than a kart with a rough track surface, for instance, and a lighter kart will feel faster than a heavier kart.
What age can kids start karting?
Some courses let kids as young as 5 to begin karting, however this is the exception and children usually must wait until they are at least 8 years old to start, as this is when they can start competing in karting competitions.
How tall do you need to be for go-karting at Pallas karting in Galway
There is also a minimum age requirement of 10 years for the 500m track and 16 years for the 1500m track. This is because the 1500m track is more challenging and requires some driving experience.
If you are not sure if you are tall enough to go-karting at Pallas Karting, you can always contact the venue to ask. They will be happy to help you determine if you are eligible to participate.
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