The Singapore Grand Prix is cancelled (again), but if you’re feeling the need for speed, these options are great for the entire family, and we say family because…
KARTING ARENA AT JURONG
The Karting Arena has recently opened a second track in Jurong with a massive area spanning 153,000 sq ft, with a 700m-long track that comes with 11 technical turns.
Decked with a racers’ VIP lounge, private garage units, a race control room, track cameras and even a viewing gallery on the second floor, karters can also recharge and refuel at d’Arena for a respite from the intensity of the tracks.
The Jurong facility is designed with recommendations from professional race drivers. These include equipping the track with safety barriers similar to safety systems installed in Formula 1 circuits, as well as a well-lit track that is optimised for night driving.
There’s something for the kids too – a new fleet of BirelArt petroleum-powered go-karts. Karters can choose their racing experience with speeds of up to 30km/h or 50km/h for the thrill-seekers (with a valid drivers’ license). The single seater is safe for solo beginners and young drivers above nine years old, while the double seater is safe for all drivers.
Fun Karting rates start from S$25 per session for novice (minimum 9 years old and 140cm height) and S$35 per session for adults. Corporate and private bookings and competitive F1 Grand Prix packages are available as well- find out more at thekarteningarena.com.
Address Block B, 511 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638366
Opening hours: 1pm to 9pm on Tuesdays to Fridays. 9am to 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Closed on Mondays.
MUDKRANK @ KRANJI
Mud Krank is an a new all-terrain vehicle trail located in Kranji, billed as the first and only ATV trail riding facility in Singapore. Children as young as four years and up to 12 year-old can ride the ATV with a supervising adult, with each session lasting 15 minutes.
There are no rides for adults at the moment but Mud Krank’s website mentions that ATVs for adults are on their way – hopefully in time for the September holidays.
No experience is needed in riding the ATVs, but there’ll be mandatory training and preparation by Mud Krank’s staff for beginners to ride the motorised vehicles.
For more information and to make a booking, visit mudkrank.com.
Address: Gallop Kranji Farm Resort, 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Farm H, Singapore 718813.
Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Open Tue-Thu: 3pm-9pm / Fri-Sat: 4pm-10pm / Sun: 4pm-9pm
