I was visiting with my family and watched a few karting sessions today. One of the only girls on track was singled out by a marshal, who kept insisting she was too slow and even forced her to slow down — despite her already giving space on the inside and not being overtaken. She held the second fastest lap for the session for a while, yet the marshal was still yelling in front of everyone that she was too slow.
Later, when she was the fastest on track but stuck behind two slower drivers for several laps, the blue flags were ignored and no action was taken. She eventually found a gap and passed them herself. The inconsistency in how the rules were applied was hard to miss.
As a bystander, I felt bad for the girl. It didn’t look like fair officiating; it looked like biased treatment. I work in one of the top motorsport series, where inclusivity is an ongoing priority. I hope the management take notice — even something as simple as hiring a few female marshals could make a big difference...
Read moreWe were unable to book online and they were booked for the day when we arrived. The front desk told us to make an account online then she was able to slot us in for the next day. It’s 30 euros for 2 people for ten minutes. The karts are extremely fast. One Unfortunately I left with an injured leg after another rider purposely slammed me into the wall pinning half my kart and my leg underneath the barrier and tires. Prior to this he hit me a few times before. Staff quickly helped me get out and brought an ice pack and offered for me to see a doctor. My only request for them was to address the young man who did this to me and end his race which...
Read moreWe always return to Kartbhan each year whilst visiting family in Nurburg. With an average of 4 to 12 times depending on the length of stay. My children, now 11 and 14 first time we came my daughter was 8 and in a double kart but now rides alone. They love coming here and they are always so kind and friendly to them.
Totally recommend, for non speaking Germans they also speak English, so ignore any negative comments written . We have never had a problem.
Busy periods or weekends are also best to pop in and book otherwise it's a straight walk-in, pay and you're on the track or a minimal wait of 10...
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