Gaziantep Karting

In Gaziantep, a major city in south-eastern Anatolia, this open-air circuit offers karting in the Şehitkamil district. The outdoor layout is driven in the open air, and the activity stays open to all, with no licence or prior experience. People come as a family or with friends for a few timed laps, in a city where sporting leisure of this kind draws a large and loyal crowd.

Karting here is about the simple fun of racing: a briefing, a helmet, and everyone heads off to post their best time. The short format suits beginners as much as regulars working on their lines, and groups happily set up short heats to sort out the drivers. As the activity takes place outdoors, it is best to check opening times and prices by season, as summer is hot during the day. People rarely leave after a single run.

Gaziantep is a culinary capital renowned across the country, famous for its pistachio baklava and its hearty cooking, so much so that it is recognised by UNESCO for its food heritage. The Zeugma mosaic museum, one of the richest in the world, gathers ancient masterpieces saved from the waters, and the old town, its citadel and its copper bazaars tell a long story as a trading crossroads. The city is linked by motorway, rail and an airport, which makes it an ideal base for exploring south-eastern Anatolia between races.