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Michael Schumacher Kart and Event Center - A Taste of Formula 1 in Germany

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Go carting in Germany

Go cart racing Schumacher style

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The Bottom Line

The Michael Schumacher Kart and Events Center is a great place for the whole family to have a fun outing or to go with a group of colleagues. Go carting in Germany is a popular pastime and you will love the experience of go carting surrounded by Formula 1, Ferrari and Schumacher memorabilia.
Pros
  • Lots of fun, especially with a group
  • Both indoor and outdoor tracks
  • Two restaurants that are both reasonable and good
  • Events center for special events
  • You get to pretend like you are a race car driver
Cons
  • There may occasionally be long waits
  • You may be sore the next day

Description

  • Go cart racing in the venue of Michael Schumacher and great Formula 1 memorabilia.
  • Fun for the entire family or a large group, with various programs designed especially to meet your needs.
  • Children over 1.4 meters and adults that can still crawl into a go kart can all participate.
  • Have a personalized race organized that includes 3 trophies,champagne, instruction, race, and award ceremony.
  • Plan to spend about 100 euros per person although you can do it as little as 10 euros if you only want to do one circuit.
  • A great team building event for colleagues - the Center will organize everything for you.
  • Close enough to Cologne and Dusseldorf to make it an evening outing. .
  • Hours of Operation :
    Monday - Saturday: 12:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Sundays & Holidays: 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Address:
    MS Motorsport GmbH
    Michael-Schumacher-Str. 5
    50170 Kerpen - Sindorf
    Germany
  • The Web site for the Michael Schumacher Kart and Events Center provides extensive information in English and German.

Guide Review - Michael Schumacher Kart and Event Center - A Taste of Formula 1 in Germany

I would never say I was a go carting fan. In fact, I never imagined I would be in a go cart, let alone in the surreal world of the Michael Schumacher Kart and Events Center. Go carting is a hoot! I would happily do it anytime, despite the fact that my racing skills are less than stellar.

The Michael Schumacher Kart and Events Center is a must for any fan of Formula 1 racing. I followed Schumi for years in Germany and he is something of a national hero and a legend in racing.

Upon entering this great go cart racing facility, you feel like you are at a miniature Formula 1 racetrack.

The experience is enhanced by the fact that you don the whole racing outfit before getting into your cart. I highly recommend going with a group or at least one friend to enhance the racing experience.

After speeding around the indoor or outdoor track (depends on weather and your preference), you can enjoy the great atmosphere in the American Sports Bar or have a little pasta or pizza at the Ristorante LaPiazza. Prices are reasonable and the food is good.

Visit the Schumacher museum if you are a racing fan and you can buy great souvenirs to take home in the gift shop. You can easily make a fun six hours of it.

I highly recommend going to the Michael Schumacher Kart and Events Center - it is exhilarating, good fun and if you have a few too many Bitburgers after racing, there are plenty of hotels in the area. I guarantee it will be a memorable experience but warn you, you might just get hooked.

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