Go-karting and Singapore make a surprisingly potent combination. When thinking about our country, images of burning rubber and tight turns through corners are rarely the first things that come to mind. However, you’d be surprised at the sheer variety of go-kart tracks in Singapore where budding racers can test their mettle. Read on to find your next set of wheels and make that reservation right away. 🏁

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01 • Hyperdrive

As the first gamified indoor circuit for go-karting in Singapore, Hyperdrive combines 3 floors and 14 thrilling turns into one exhilarating track. This Sentosa track is the place to be if you’re looking for an experience that brings your favourite aspects of racing games and go-karting in Singapore to life.

From power-ups that send your karts into overdrive to missiles that snipe your opponents from afar, Hyperdrive’s immersive gaming elements make every race a blood-pumping experience. And if you’re 18 or older and have a driving licence, you’re ready to upgrade your speed to the track’s 50km/hr Advanced Level. 

Need to see who else to beat? You can always get your game on with a constantly updated leaderboard of the racetrack’s best lap times.
 

📍 Address: 54 Palawan Beach Walk, 098233
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 12:30pm – 9pm | Sat and Sun, 10:30am – 9pm
🌐 Website: thepalawansentosa.com/hyperdrive  

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02 • KF1 Karting Circuit

For the latest and greatest go-karting in Singapore, head on down to the Singapore Turf Club. Beyond the immediate oomph that comes with being the island’s biggest go-kart track, KF1 also carries with it the prestige of being designed by F1 track designer Hermann Tilke. That being said, you don’t need to be Lewis Hamilton to enjoy KF1’s internationally-certified kart track, as KF1 welcomes drivers of all skill levels.

As long as you’re aged 9 and above, you’ll be able to get a taste of KF1’s Novice Karts at speeds of up to 30km/h, no matter the weather. Racers with a driving licence can take it up a notch with the 50km/h Advanced Karts, but regardless of your speed, you’re bound to have a good time tearing up the track in KF1’s Italian-built, petrol-fueled speedsters. 

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📍 Address: 1 Turf Club Avenue, 738078
⏰ Opening hours: Tues to Fri, 1pm – 9pm | Sun and Sat, 9am – 9pm
🌐 Website: kf1karting.com

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03 • Sentosa Skyline Luge

If you’ve grown up in Singapore, you almost certainly have a couple of core memories of whizzing around on Sentosa’s famous Luge. If reading this has gotten you the slightest bit nostalgic, this is your sign to brave this go-kart experience in Singapore once again.

In recent years, the Sentosa Luge has gone through a few upgrades to bring drivers a premium go-karting experience in Singapore. The most exciting among them is the addition of 2 new courses, including a Jungle Trail that takes racers through a nature-covered tunnel.

And if that wasn’t enough, the Luge now also conducts Y2K nights every Friday and Saturday, where rides are accompanied by neon lights and turn-of-the-century hits. Talk about the simple pleasures of life!
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📍 Address: 45 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, 099003
⏰ Opening hours: Sun to Thu, 10am – 7:30pm | Fri, 10am – 9pm | Sat, 12pm – 9:30pm
🌐 Website: sentosa.skylineluge.com 

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04 • FunCo

You’ve probably gone down to a circuit before, but have you ever had a circuit come to you? Funco does just that. Their portable and fully customisable track layouts make it so that your crew can go-kart in Singapore, no matter the location. Pair this up with karts for drivers 6 and up and replaceable batteries to keep the fun going, and you’ve got the recipe for a party to remember.
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📍 Address: Woodlands Close, #07-31 MEGA@Woodlands, Singapore 737856
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 10am – 6pm | Open 24 hours on Sat and Sun
🌐 Website: funco.com.sg/rental-items/best-go-kart-racing-rental-in-singapore  

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05 • VroomTown

No grown-ups allowed! Vroomtown is a go-kart experience in Singapore that’s built from the ground up for little drivers. The fun starts from Minute One, where your lil'’ bubbas get their picture taken for a VroomTown Driving Licence. After a short safety briefing, they’ll go through a series of driving lessons around a course that doubles as a miniature recreation of Singapore’s roads.

The course has a mini-Merlion, Gardens By The Bay, and other iconic Singaporean landmarks. As they take in the sights and sounds of VroomTown, drivers will also get the chance to buy drive-through meals, enter a car wash, and refuel their cars. If you have a young one who you suspect has the Speed Racer gene, this is a great opportunity to give them a go-karting experience tailored to their needs and also teach them the rules of the road.
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📍 Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #01-208 Marina Square, Singapore 039594
⏰ Opening hours: Sun to Thu, 10am – 8pm | Fri and Sat, 10am – 9pm
🌐 Website: vroomtown.com.sg

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(Featured photo: Time Out)