Varano Kart

In the heart of the Motor Valley, in Varano de' Melegari in the province of Parma in Emilia-Romagna, the Varano Kart runs an outdoor track on the famous Autodromo Riccardo Paletti, historic home of Dallara (the racing-car constructor for IndyCar and many Formula categories). The site sits in the Emilian Motor Valley, at the foot of the Parma Apennines. It is a benchmark address for Italian professional drivers and for motorsport enthusiasts making the pilgrimage to the Italian motorsport mecca (Dallara is one of the world's most important racing chassis manufacturers).

When it comes to driving, the outdoor karting layout offers a technical course suited to adult and experienced drivers, in the historic motorsport spirit of the site (Autodromo Riccardo Paletti, in tribute to the Italian driver who lost his life in Montreal in 1982). Several engine sizes are available, with higher-powered karts for regulars used to timed sessions. Conditions follow the Emilian continental climate: drier and faster in summer, more demanding on rainy days and foggy winter ones. The site hosts enthusiast sessions, motorsport-focused stag and hen groups, high-end corporate events and national and international championships.

Varano de' Melegari is forty-five minutes from Parma, one hour from Modena and an hour and a half from Bologna. The region offers plenty more to see: the historic centre of Parma (Italian Capital of Culture 2020-2021) and the famous Baptistery, Cathedral and Palazzo della Pilotta, Maranello and the Ferrari Museum one hour away, Modena and the UNESCO Cathedral, the Pagani Museum, or a side trip to Bologna or Reggio Emilia (Italian Capital of Culture). Karting at Varano is a premium option for motorsport enthusiasts on the pilgrimage to the Dallara mecca.