KART BEAT

The thrill of getting behind the wheel of a four-wheel drive, even if it just a go-kart cannot be explained.  The squealing tyres, burnt rubber and the sheer rush of adrenalin can be invigorating for the motor racing enthusiast.  The added plus in this case, is that you do not have to travel out of the city to indulge yourself.

Just about 5 kms from the heart of the city, Kart Beat is AVM’s answer to the unmet need of Chennai’s racing aficionados.  Kart Beat Sports Centre, a subsidiary of AVM Studios has set up a go-karting centre at one of its old shooting floors, so that regular shooting is not disturbed in any manner.

The indoor karting centre has a 200 metre concretised track.  Concrete was chosen to help reduce wear and tear of the tyres.  M S Guhan, partner AVM Studios said that the idea to set up the track came when some friends suggested, that we should make use of the space available, to tap the holiday crowd.  The rides are presently priced at Rs.100/- for 5 minutes, as the response has been tremendous.  Membership packages and the increasing of track time are on the anvil.  The Karts are fitted with Honda engines, while the bodies are made locally in collaboration with Indus Engineering. 

And that is not all, if you are hungry after setting the tracks on fire, then take a pit stop at the ‘Pit Stop café’ and refresh yourself with your favourite soft drink or ‘eats’. 

So, go ahead! Strap on your helmet and race your way to glory.

Address: Kart Beat Sports Centre, 38, Arcot Road, Chennai 600 026
Phone: 2483 6600
Fax: 2483 1770

KART ATTACK

What is the closest thing to racing like Michael Schumacher or Narain Karthikeyan?

If you want the thrills without the 'spills', then Kart Attack is the place to be.

It is a fun centre on 1.75 acres of land on the East Coast Road. In Chennai, though amusement parks have go-kart type bumper cars, this is the first serious effort to put up a go-kart centre. It is less than a year old.

The Go-Karts at Kart Attack are powered by Honda engines. They reach a top speed of 50 km per hour. The karts do not have protective bodywork, and the driver sits only a few inches above the ground.

The track has lots of curves and turns and is cement laid. Go Kart tracks are said to give the feel of Formula I racing. Even Narain Karthikeyan, our own Indian Formula I Grand Prix driver is an avid fan of Go Kart racing.

Kart Attack has 14 machines imported from Thailand.

Address: East Coast Road,
Injambakkam, Chennai.
Phone: 2449 2386

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