GO KARTING GOTHENBURG OPEN RACE
RACE FOR EVERYONE
When you want to take your skills to the next level.
Open race price
500 SEK
or
3 clips on the 10 card
The idea of the open race is that EVERYONE should be able to compete for fun. You don’t have to be a professional to participate. The competition is of a relaxed nature as EVERYONE is here to have fun.
Considerate drivers are welcome, the other kind is probably welcome elsewhere.
The competitions are run on predetermined Mondays which you will find below.
Basic information
- The only requirements are that you drive an adult kart and that you have driven at our track.
- Registration is made on site. After 18.10, no more registrations will be received. Briefing will be held at 18.15 for those drivers who have not driven open race with us before.
- Starts at 18.30.
Grand Prix Setup
We go through all the rules and the race setup, if you have any questions just ask.
The position in the final is determined after your best lap time in the qualification. In other words you need to get as good lap time as possible in the qualification.
The position in the final is determined after your best lap time in the qualification. In other words you need to get as good lap time as possible in the qualification.
Joint start, first to cross the finishline after 18 laps wins! You have 15 laps to drive 2 alternative tracks (extra long laps) which are implimented to get some distance between the drivers as well as options. The remaining laps are run as usual. If you miss the alternative tracks, you end up last in your final group.
Medals are awarded to the winners on the podium and a photo of all competitors is taken.
Open race 2025 Results
What an adrenaline-packed and thrilling final! After tight heats, impressive driving, and excitement right down to the finish line, this year’s top three have earned their spots:
🥇 1. Torbjörn Svensson
🥈 2. Melvin Waern
🥉 3. Jonathan Samuelsson
A huge congratulations to all three! You delivered outstanding skill, precision, and determination on the track — truly top-class racing. We would also like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who took part in this year’s go-kart event: the drivers, the officials, the audience, and everyone who helped make the competition such a success. Your energy and sportsmanship are what make this race so special year after year.
RESULTS OPEN RACE
TRACK TOP LIST
OPEN RACE DATES 2025
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At each completed race, you get points based on your position, for example: 1st place = 25 points, 2nd place = 24 points, 5th place = 20 points, 15th place = 10 points etc. Pole position and win in all finals except A-final gives an additional 1 point.
Participation gives at least 1 point in each competition. It is important to collect as many points as possible. Prizes will be awarded after the last opening competition of the year.
PRICES
- 1st place - 20 heats worth 3000:-
- 2nd place - 18 heats worth 2700:-
- 3rd place - 16 heats worth 2400:-
- 4th plats - 14 heats worth 2100:-
- 5th place - 13heats worth 1950:-
- 6th place - 12 heats worth 1800:-
- 7th place - 11 heats worth 1650:-
- 8th place - 10 heats worth 1500:-
- 9th place - 9 heats worth 1350:-
- 10th place - 8 heats worth 1200:-
- 11th place - 7 heats worth 1050:-
- 12th place - 6 heats worth 900:-
- 13th place - 5 heats worth 750:-
- 14th place - 4 heats worth 600:-
- 15th place - 3 heats worth 450:-
RULES
You can read the rules here.
Setup
Lights
Blue flag
Black flag
Joker lap
Kart problem
Judgement
Setup
2 qualifying heats of 7 laps each, final is 18 laps. No age limit but you have to drive adult kart. In the finals, the driver starting last chooses kart and kart position first. The top 3 drivers from the previous race start in qualifying group
1. Always a runner-up promotion from B-final to A-final. All participants receive points: 25 points for 1st place, 24 for 2nd, and so on—everyone gets at least 1 point. Pole position and winning any final except the A-final grants 1 additional point.
Weight – You race as you are, no weights on person or kart.
Lights
Start lights: Hands on the steering wheel and feet on the pedals.
Flashing yellow light: Obstacle on the track. Overtaking is prohibited except when passing the obstacle. Pass with reduced speed and keep a safe distance.
Red light: Walking speed after the chicane. The finish line is under the projector screens. Park in the designated area.
Blue flag
Blue-flagged drivers must immediately ease off the throttle, move to the outside line, and allow one kart to pass.
During qualifying, the blue flag is shown directly to drivers who are being caught.
In the final, the blue flag is shown at the second marshal post after being caught. If the lapped driver does not create a gap, the blue flag is shown again at the next marshal post.
In a pack (three or more drivers in a row), the blue flag is only shown to the driver at the front.
Once lap 15 has begun in the final, only lapped drivers will be shown the blue flag.
Black flag
10-second stop. Two black flags in the same race result in the driver being placed last and instructed to park.
A black flag is issued when a driver does not follow the rules.
Causing a collision or forcing another driver off track (all forms of contact must be avoided) will lead to penalties. The driver behind must always yield. You are considered “behind” until you are fully alongside the driver ahead.
Race direction usually judges based on the situation of the leading driver.
A black flag may also be issued for:
– Ignoring yellow lights or blue flags
– Performing a brake stop
– Driving at high speed on the straight during red light
Everyone can make mistakes, but if a mistake has serious consequences for another driver, a black flag will be shown.
If you have spun or come to a stop, you must yield to others when rejoining.
Joker lap
Drive the alternative route twice during the final, after crossing the start/finish line and before starting lap 15.
If you do not follow this rule, you will be placed last in your heat.
Drivers who take the alternative route more than twice will receive a round of applause 🙂
Drivers in the alternative route must give 100% right of way and must not interfere in any way with drivers on the main route.
Kart problem
A go-kart will be replaced if it has an obvious defect.
If the race director determines that a kart is significantly different from the others, it will be replaced if possible.
If a kart breaks down due to an obvious defect after lap 15 has begun, the driver retains their position until the finish.
Judgement
The race director has the final say in all interpretations.
The race director may disqualify a driver for unsportsmanlike behavior; a disqualified driver will be placed last in the race.
Avoid speaking to flag marshals during the finals. Any discussions regarding decisions (“one-on-one talks”) will take place after the award ceremony.
We welcome suggestions on how our gokart race can be improved.
Do not hesitate to ask if there is something you think is strange or don’t understand.
After the award ceremony, a group photo is taken and posted on the website. So feel free to stay the whole race.