Hooton Park

Our local haunt, sited in west Cheshire alongside the river Mersey, this place has some great flat-out corners, and lots of overtaking opportunities.

Hooton Park Kart Circuit is a technical and challenging track featuring nine corners across a compact yet flowing layout. The circuit demands precise driving, with a mix of tight hairpins, sweeping bends, and short straights that test both racecraft and kart control.

Turn 1 is a fast right-hander requiring a committed entry, balancing throttle and steering to maintain momentum. A short straight leads into Turn 2, a tighter right-hand corner where late braking and a clean exit set up for the following section. Turn 3 and Turn 4 form a chicane-like sequence, requiring smooth inputs to avoid unsettling the kart.

Midway through the lap, Turn 5 is a technical left-hander demanding a late apex for optimal exit speed into the back section. The following corners—Turn 6 and Turn 7—are a flowing right-left combination where carrying speed is key. Turn 8, a sharp left-hander, is a prime overtaking spot but requires careful braking. Finally, Turn 9 leads back onto the main straight, where a strong exit maximizes top speed for the next lap.

The track’s tight layout and technical nature reward precision over outright power, making it a great circuit for driver development. Access to the venue is via an entrance just off the main road, leading into a spacious paddock area. The immediate surroundings are relatively flat, with some tree cover and industrial units nearby, offering some wind protection but minimal elevation changes on the circuit itself.

• Very small café, which can get busy
• Toilets are average
• There is an onsite shop for emegency fixes - just need to ask in the office

Roughly 20 miles (30 mins) from Tarporley.