Arrive & Drive: How to Try a Real Racing Kart Without Buying One
Want to find out whether competitive karting is for you, without spending thousands of euros blind? There is a smart way to do it: drive a real racing kart without buying one. It is called Arrive & Drive.
Exactly what it says: the kart is already prepared in the pits, and you just focus on enjoying yourself and learning. Here is how ours works.
In short With Arrive & Drive you arrive at the track and find a 2026 racing kart with a Rotax Senior MAX or DD2 engine ready in the pits, with Alfano 7 telemetry, an action cam, fuel and a dedicated technician. You only bring your helmet, suit, gloves, boots and rib protector. You drive at Lonato, Franciacorta, Cremona or Ala, in northern Italy.
What Arrive & Drive is
It is the format that puts you on track in a real racing kart, not a heavy rental kart, without the commitment of buying and running one. You arrive at the circuit, find the kart prepared, get in and drive. We take care of the rest.
What we provide
A 2026 racing kart with a Rotax engine (Senior MAX or DD2), prepared and set up, with tyres in good condition.
Alfano 7 telemetry, with data analysis together with the technician to improve lap after lap.
An action cam, so you can take your footage home.
Fuel and lubricants: we look after the engine.
Dedicated technical support: a technician who follows you all day, looks after the setup and gives you concrete driving tips, session after session.
You only bring your personal gear (helmet, suit, gloves, boots, rib protector). No van, no workshop, no hassle.
How it works, step by step
1. Book online and choose your circuit: Lonato, Franciacorta, Cremona or Ala.
2. Arrive at the track and find the kart ready in the pits.
3. Drive, with our technician supporting you and the telemetry recording everything.
4. Analyse and improve: at the end of the session you see where you can gain time, without having to take anything apart.
Why it makes sense (especially if you are undecided)
Buying a kart is a commitment of time and money. Arrive & Drive lets you try the real thing before investing: you find out whether the passion is there, which class suits you and how much you are willing to put in. It is the most honest way to start, or to get back on track, without owning a kart.
Why try before you buy
A new racing kart, chassis plus engine, costs several thousand euros. Before you spend, a real day on track tells you whether the class is right for you: single-speed with the Senior MAX or two-speed with the DD2.
By the end of the day you are clear on three things: which engine you prefer, how you get on with a racing kart and how much margin you have in your driving, because the telemetry tells you with numbers, not feelings.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I need to bring?
Only your personal gear: homologated helmet, suit, gloves, boots and rib protector. We provide the kart and the support.
Do I need a licence for Arrive & Drive?
You do not need a racing licence to drive in an organised session. If you want to race in championships, that is a different matter and we are happy to talk you through it.
Do I need to know how to drive a racing kart already?
No. A technician follows you and the telemetry helps you understand. It is designed for you to improve, from first-timer to expert.
Which kart will I drive?
2026 racing karts with Rotax engines (Senior MAX or DD2), the same ones you see in races: not the heavy karts of a classic rental track.
Where does it take place?
At four circuits in northern Italy: South Garda Karting (Lonato), Franciacorta, Cremona and Ala. You choose when you book.
Conclusion
Arrive & Drive is the smartest way into competitive karting: you try the real thing, with support and data, without the commitment of buying. If you are curious, this is where to start.
Questions about this topic?
Message us on WhatsApp: we reply personally, with the experience of people who live at the track. And if you want to drive a real racing kart, with Arrive & Drive you jump into one of ours, ready to go on track. Need the right spare part? You will find it in the shop.
Arrive & Drive Pro by TKS RaceLab: 2026 karts with Rotax Senior MAX and DD2 engines, Alfano 7 telemetry and trackside technical support at Lonato, Franciacorta, Cremona and Ala. Message us on WhatsApp for information and availability.
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Author: Sergio, TKS RaceLab | Published: 30 June 2026 | Updated: 4 October 2026
TKS RaceLab is the Italian online store dedicated to karting: spare parts, accessories and everything you need to get on track. With Arrive & Drive you arrive at South Garda Karting (Lonato), Franciacorta, Cremona or Ala and find your kart ready to go. No hassle, just driving.
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