Karting Star

In Bistrița, on Strada Industriei, the Karting Star runs karts on an outdoor track, in the north of Transylvania. Active since the early two-thousands, the place has established itself as the local meeting point for driving fans, open every day from ten in the morning to ten at night. People come to launch a kart on the asphalt and string laps together, alone, as a family or among friends.

The format stays that of an accessible leisure circuit: you take the wheel for a few sessions, take on the clock, and go again. The open-air track suits group outings as well as spur-of-the-moment runs, in a relaxed mood. The practical details (slots, prices, booking) are sorted directly on site or by phone, according to the season.

Bistrița is a former Saxon town with a rich medieval past, whose centre keeps fine arcaded houses. The region, crossed by the Tihuța Pass towards Moldavia, has inspired famous pages of literature and remains a starting point for the Eastern Carpathians. The Karting Star adds a dose of motorsport there, welcome to get moving in this town of the country's north.

Protective gear is collected on site and the mood stays family-friendly, which makes the place open to beginners and to more regular drivers alike. The track also serves as a meeting point for the fans of the Bistrița-Năsăud region. The arcaded houses of the centre, the Bârgău pass towards Vatra Dornei and the forests of the Eastern Carpathians offer plenty to extend the open-air outing.