KARTÓDROMO (KIA)

AN EXCITING GO-KART TRACK

Opened in 2010, Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve (KIA) is one of Europe’s largest go-kart tracks and represents a further important milestone in the global project of Algarve Motorsports Park.

The circuit can operate two tracks simultaneously, where one can find no shortage of official races, championship races and private competitions.

THE TRACK

Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve (KIA) has the technical characteristics that qualify it to host top level Karting and Supermoto races. This go-kart track provides all the conditions for several purposes, such as official competitions, tests and presentations, private races or leisure kart rentals.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The track is 1,531m long and 8m wide and the main straight is approximately 160m long and 10m wide. The asphalt track meets all the requirements for hosting the most stringent competitions.

Its design is approved by the sports governing body Federação Internacional de Automobilismo and the track complies with all the rules of the Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK-FIA).

995 m

1675 m

1559 m

1233 m

Track information

- Perimeter > 1.532m
- Track width > 8m
- Total number of corners > 17
- To left > 7
- To right > 10
- Maximum radius of corner > 60m
- Minimum radius of corner > 8m

Main straight

- Length > 160 m
- Width > 10 m

Technical Information

- 161Km/h
- Minimum speed > 64Km/h
- Average speed > 94Km/h
- Simulation of ideal lap > 00m.59s.084ms

TESTIMONY

AUTÓDROMO DO ALGARVE IS ONE OF THE MOST DEMANDING TRACKS EVER.

Michael Van Der Mark,

SBK Yamaha Rider

TIPS FROM AIA RACING SCHOOL ‣

QUICK FACTS

Fastest Lap
56.117 by Ben Hanley, UK.

PROFESSIONAL

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CORPORATE

AN INNOVATIVE CORPORATE TOOL

The track is the ideal venue for companies and teams looking to stage different types of events, whether hiring a meeting room, launching a product or simply conducting a team-building exercise. There is no team competition like in go-kart racing.

DRIVING EXPERIENCES

GO-KART RENTAL FOR FRIENDLY CHALLENGES OR PURE FAMILY FUN

A group of friends competing for the 1st place. Whole families disputing who will be the best driver. Team building events with people having “out of office” kind of fun. These are typical scenarios at Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. With more than 50 karts of different categories for hire, Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve is a superb leisure and entertainme nt complex for friends who love a bit of competition and families that want a different type of quality time.

ALGARVE, O CENÁRIO PERFEITO

O Algarve é famoso pelo bom clima ao longo de todo o ano e pela gastronomia local. Além das suas paisagens naturais, com as belas praias e as montanhas mais para o interior. Tudo isto permite um enorme leque de atividades desportivas, culturais e de lazer. Beyond the natural landscape, with the beautiful beaches and the vast mountain countryside, the region is also home for a multitude of activities, from sports to culture and leisure.

ALGARVE, THE PERFECT SPOT

Algarve is widely known by its year-round warm weather and world class gastronomy. Beyond the natural landscape, with the beautiful beaches and the vast mountain countryside, the region is also home for a multitude of activities, from sports to culture and leisure.

LOCATION

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is located near Portimão at Sítio do Escampadinho in the parish of Mexilhoeira Grande, roughly 4.5 km north of the A22 motorway, which has a direct road link from the exit at Mexilhoeira Grande.

The circuit is just a 15 minute drive from the cities of Portimão and Lagos.