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KartSport Taranaki
Track Karting
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KartSport Taranaki

Sprint kart circuit, New Plymouth

Venue type

Track Karting

Track length

608 m sealed circuit

Corners

Direction

Anticlockwise

Region

North Island

Simplified track layout diagram
Before you go
  • Getting there

    Directions & Parking

    The track can be viewed from three sides, with the fourth overlooking the Waitara Jetsprint track. Spectating is free.

  • What to bring

    Gate Entry & Tips

    Free — spectating is free at KartSport Taranaki club days

  • Staying nearby

    Camping & Accommodation

    Not specified by the venue — check directly with KartSport Taranaki

  • For racers

    Facilities & Pit Access

    Clubrooms and cafe, tech shed and scales, grandstands, site-wide PA system, track viewable from three sides

Location & Contact

Everything you need to find the track, get hold of the organisers, or plan your visit.

  • Address

    Joll Street, Waitara 4320

  • Owner / Operator

    Taranaki Kart Club (founded 1959), now known as KartSport Taranaki

  • Contact

    president@kartsporttaranaki.co.nz; secretary@kartsporttaranaki.co.nz

  • Website

    http://www.kartsporttaranaki.co.nz

KartSport Taranaki
Joll Street, Waitara 4320

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about racing or spectating here? Get in touch with NZShift at hello@nzshift.co.nz

  • How long is the KartSport Taranaki track?

    The circuit is 608m long, with three hairpins, a sweeper and a chicane — a tight, technical track known for close, aggressive racing.

  • How much does it cost to watch at KartSport Taranaki?

    It's free — the club is explicit that spectating is free at the Waitara Valley track.

  • When did KartSport Taranaki start?

    The Taranaki Kart Club was founded in 1959, and club days are usually held on the last Sunday of every month.

  • Can I try karting before joining KartSport Taranaki?

    Yes — the club offers Have a Go Karts for newcomers to try the sport.