
On the edge of Niort, in Chauray, Racing Kart 79 lays out 850 metres of outdoor track along the D744. The site sits in the first ring of Niort, in an industrial zone that's easy to reach yet keeps an open feel : quite different from purely urban karting venues. It has become a local favourite for Niort residents looking for an after-work outing, kids' birthdays, and corporate events for the mutual insurance companies that drive the Deux-Sèvres economy.
The 850-metre outdoor layout alternates fast sections and technical corners, with the added challenge of the mild Atlantic weather : dry and grippy in summer, more demanding on rainy days. Several kart classes are available depending on driver level, from beginner models for younger riders to punchier versions for regulars chasing lap times. The site welcomes first-time drivers in family groups and regularly hosts group events : birthdays, stag and hen parties, corporate outings.
Chauray is ten minutes from central Niort via the A83 and 1 hr 15 from La Rochelle. The area offers plenty to extend a weekend: the Marais Poitevin, classified Grand Site de France, with its punt boat trips, the Niort keep, the Maillezais abbey, or a detour to the Charente-Maritime beaches less than an hour away. A good pick for visitors looking for a motorsport break between two days of punting in the "Green Venice".
Source: Manual entry • Verified on 13 March 2026
Source: Official website • Verified on 13 March 2026
Prices are indicative and may vary by season or session type.
Source: Official website • Verified on 13 March 2026
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At Racing Kart 79 in Chauray, sessions start at €17 and the full price grid goes up to €40 depending on the package. For details on individual sessions, group rates and birthday parties, check the pricing section on this page or call the circuit directly at +33 6 15 06 00 78.
Racing Kart 79 is an outdoor circuit in Chauray. More speed on generally longer layouts, but the weather plays a part: best avoided in heavy rain or frost.
At Racing Kart 79, bookings go through the phone at +33 6 15 06 00 78. Recommended especially on weekends and during school holidays. Weekday daytimes, you can often turn up without booking.
Yes, Racing Kart 79 runs sessions suited to children. Check the pricing section above or call the circuit at +33 6 15 06 00 78 to confirm the minimum ages and heights, plus availability of karts adapted to younger drivers.
The minimum age at Racing Kart 79 isn't stated on Kart-Map yet. Most European circuits accept drivers from 7 to 10 years old depending on the kart type. Call the circuit at +33 6 15 06 00 78 to confirm.
The equipment provided at Racing Kart 79 isn't detailed on Kart-Map yet. Most circuits lend at least a helmet, disposable head sock and race suit. Call the circuit at +33 6 15 06 00 78 for the exact list. Either way: come in closed shoes.
To check access and parking conditions at Racing Kart 79, call the circuit directly at +33 6 15 06 00 78.