Have a Go Days

Give Karting A Go From Only $175

Our ‘Have A Go’ days are the best way to get an introduction to our sport, and find out more about how to get started. Literally hundreds of New Zealand’s top karters were introduced to our sport our 'Have A Go' programme.

We will provide the kart and safety equipment for anyone 6 years and older to “Have a Go”. This is not a hire kart operation, and you will not be racing, but you will get a taste of a competition level go kart on one of New Zealand’s best karting tracks.


We supply:

  • Safety gear (race suit, helmet, gloves) - please wear closed in shoes
  • Age appropriate kart:
    • Cadet Rok for kids  6-11 years old
    • Vortex Mini Rok for kids 9-13 years old
    • Rotax Max for anyone 14 years and older


A typical Have A Go session takes approximately 2 hours and consists of:

  • Meet with one of our karting coaches, and a representative from the club
  • Discussion on how the sport works and how to get involved
  • Fitment of safety gear
  • Safety briefing and instruction on how to operate the kart
  • 2-3 sessions on track in the kart with some training and guidance
  • Debrief on what to do next to get racing


Mike Grimshaw who has been involved in our sport for over 20 years can assist you with everything you need to know, what class of kart is correct for you, where to buy things, how to get a racing license etc. This is an important first step to set you on the path to fun in this incredible form of motorsport.

The Hamilton club is the largest in New Zealand, with over 300 members, we hold club days most months, as well as 2-3 major events each year. We would love to welcome you to our family, the first step is a have a go!

Want to know more?

Click the "View Available Dates" button to view our calendar to see any upcoming Have A Go dates.


You can also register your interest here and we will contact you when there is a new date announced.


Any questions, please get in contact with Mike:
027 535 6753
haveago@kartsporthamilton.nz