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OPEN KARTING RACES
Our Open Events races at Daytona Sandown Park are scheduled events that allow racers of all abilities to compete against other individuals, groups or teams. These exciting events offer a number of formats ranging from four laps to races lasting several hours. In fact, you can choose between Grand Prix heats, individual sprint racing or ‘Le Mans’ style endurance racing. All our Open Events are held on our full, 900 meter Grand Prix circuit. Whichever you decide to enter, you are sure of a great day of healthy competition and adrenalin-pumping action.
Please note that all Open Event races require pre-booking and payment in advance. Contact our booking office for further information or to pre-book.
SCHEDULE OF OPEN EVENTS
OPEN EVENTS
Scheduled open races involve competing against other individuals, teams or groups and are ideally suited to smaller groups and individuals. We offer a number of formats with races lasting from 4 laps to several hours. Whether it is heats or endurance racing (see “Race Formats” for descriptions), competing as an individual or as a team, open events offer competitive race events for all levels of ability. Please note that all open events require prebooking and payment in advance.
DAYTONA CUP (Wednesdays)
An individual race consisting of 5 mins. practice followed by a 30 minute endurance race. Up to 25 drivers racing at the same time.
DAYTONA 40 (Saturdays)
An individual race consisting of 10 mins. practice followed by 1 x 40 minute endurance race. Up to 25 drivers racing at the same time. Ideal for stag and hen groups.
DAYTONA 60 (Sundays)
This is an individual championship race consisting of 10 mins. practice followed by a 60 minute endurance race. Up to 25 drivers racing at the same time. You are able to enter these races on a non-championship basis.
DAYTONA 75 – (Mondays) A 75 minute team endurance event run on Monday evenings throughout the year. Up to 25 teams of between 2 – 3 drivers complete the most laps in 75 minutes.
DAYTONA 90 – (Saturdays)
A 90 minute team endurance event. Ideal for stag and hen parties, birthdays and small groups. Up to 25 teams race to complete the most laps in 2 hours. Teams of 2 - 3 drivers.
DAYTONA OPEN GRAND PRIX – (Sundays)
The Daytona Open Grand Prix consists of practice, 3 x 4 lap heats, a 5 lap semi-final for the top 30 drivers and a 6 lap grand final for the top 15 drivers. Full payment is required in advance to book places in the GP Open.
Open Race Availability
Open Races availability changes weekly and as sessions must be pre-booked, check availability and book online or contact Daytona Sandown Park for further information.
| Open Races | Date | Start Time | Finish Time | Cost
Per driver |
Availability |
| Daytona 90 | 19.07.08 | 11:30 | 15:00 | £160.00 | Full |
| Daytona 40 | 20.07.08 | 13:30 | 15:30 | £55.00 | Good |
| Daytona 75 | 21.07.08 | 18:00 | 20:30 | £95.00 | Good |
| Daytona 40 | 26.07.08 | 11:30 | 13:30 | £55.00 | V. limited |
| Daytona 90 | 02.08.08 | 11:30 | 15:00 | £160.00 | Good |
Event |
Duration |
No. of Drivers |
No. of Teams |
Approx |
Race Type |
Daytona Cup |
5 min + 30 mins |
1 |
1 hr |
Sprint |
|
Daytona 40 (Individual) |
10 min + 40 min |
1 |
2 hrs |
Endurance |
|
Daytona Grand Prix |
Practice, heats, semi-finals and a final |
1 |
3 - 4 hrs |
Sprint |
|
Daytona D60 |
10 mins + 60 mins |
1 |
2 ½ hrs |
Endurance |
|
Daytona 75 |
15 mins + 75 mins |
|
1 |
2 hrs |
Endurance |
Daytona 90 (Team) |
20 mins + 90 mins |
|
1 |
2 ½ |
Endurance |
* Cadet drivers must be at least 125cm tall (4 feet 1 inch). Junior drivers must be 142cm tall (4 feet 8 inches). Adults not permitted on track at the same time as cadets and juniors.
** Subject to availability. Discounts available for members.
