J-P Racing Kristianstad

In Knislinge, north of Kristianstad in north-eastern Scania, J-P Racing runs its karts on an outdoor track, in a region of countryside and forests. People come with family or friends to string together timed laps, far from the bustle of the big cities, on an outdoor layout driven in the warm season. It is a local spot for the area's motorsport fans.

Karting stays open to everyone, no licence or experience needed: a briefing, a helmet, and off you go chasing your best lap. The pay-per-session format suits beginners trying it out as well as regulars set on testing themselves against the clock. People come to challenge their friends and happily return to beat their time. As the activity runs outdoors and follows the season, it is best to check the hours before coming.

Knislinge is a small town in north-eastern Scania, in a green region of fields and forests. Nearby, the Wanås estate pairs an old castle with a large park of contemporary sculptures scattered through the wild, one of the area's cultural curiosities. The plain and rivers of northern Scania lend themselves to walks, and Kristianstad, with its Vattenriket biosphere reserve, is about twenty minutes away. The area is reached by road from Kristianstad or Hässleholm.