Go-Karting at Kartzone, Cebu, Philippines

Summer has just started here in the Philippines and everybody’s preparing for their own summer escapade. Mostly people would spend some time out on a beach or nature trekking and some would prefer trying out different adventures or sports within the city. One of the hippest sports to try in Cebu is go-karting at KartZone in F. Cabahug Mabolo, Cebu City in the Philippines.

Go-karting, also known as karting, kart racing or go-kart here in the Philippines, is a version of open-wheel motor sport with small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called go-kart or kart depending on the design. It is normally sensed as the way to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports. This is the form of sports that’s defined by one word: Speed.

Lisa and I decided to try go-karting at KartZone Cebu one afternoon after long hours of work. Go-kart rental rates are at P300.00/Single Seater and P350.00/Double Seater. This includes the use of the helmet and the kart for 8 laps. You will also need to pay for the head mask at P25.00/person.

Cebu KartZone Banner

The Main Entrance

Go-karts back view

Upon arriving at KartZone, we quickly noticed the different precaution signs posted on the wall so customers would be aware of the different do’s and don’ts while in the place and especially when driving the kart. One of the sign that caught our attention was the warning sign stating that motor racing is dangerous and anyone who participates in the activity assumes all risk and is responsible for his/her action.

Each of us wore the head mask and the helmet and hopped inside the kart. A marshall quickly briefs us on how to use the kart which includes the brake location which is on the left side and the gas pedal is on the right side. After that, the marshall started the engine and then the next thing we know; vroom! vroom!, we were on our way racing against each other. We traversed the 600-meter length race track with an asphalt road with curves like that of a snake. Suddenly I felt my arms tightened up while gripping securely on the steering wheel and my right leg was busy pushing the accelerator as I swept the full stretch. My left leg are stepping on the brake to navigate through the spiral turns.

On the Karts

Ahead of the Race

Very close race

Racing for the first place

Lisa is ahead

Back view

Enjoyed the ride

It was so much fun and we were laughing and chanting especially whenever I overtake Lisa. What a great afternoon! Particularly because during that time, it was only me and Lisa who were using the race track and the weather was perfect. It is as if we rented the whole race track for that afternoon. After finishing the 8 laps, we stopped at the pit lane barrier and waited for the marshall to stop our engine. On our way to returning the helmet, Lisa and I chatted on our own experiences while driving the kart.

What a fun to end the day!

Kartzone Cebu is open from Monday to Saturday starting 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on regular days. During summer, they are open until 11:00 PM. They are also accepting Birthday Party Lock Out, Corporate Events, Team Building Events and Special Lock Out. You can reach them through Landline Number: +63 32 422-2782 and one of the staff will answer you.