Edinburgh Grand Prix Events
Covers Open GP, Exclusive GP and Ultimate GP event formats, pricing, deposits and adult group logic.
🏆 Edinburgh Grand Prix Overview
Grand Prix events are Xtreme Karting Edinburgh’s premium competitive race format.
They are designed for:
- Adult groups age 16+
- Stag / Hen Parties
- Birthday groups
- Corporate events
- Competitive racers
- Large celebrations
Available formats:
- 🏁 Open Grand Prix
- 🔒 Exclusive Grand Prix
More information and booking link for customers: https://xtremekarting.co.uk/karting/go-karting-in-edinburgh-and-falkirk/xk-edinburgh-karting-options/xk-edinburgh-race-events/
🚨 Eligibility Rules
Mandatory Requirements
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 16+ |
| Minimum Height | 1.5m |
| Booking Type | Online booking required |
| Duration | Approx 2 hours |
| Deposit | £100 deposit option |
🏁 Open Grand Prix
What It Is
An Open GP is a shared Grand Prix event where smaller groups and individual drivers race together. Groups may be mixed with other racers.
Open GP events are available on Saturdays at midday.
Best For
- Stag and hen parties on Saturdays
- Smaller adult groups
- Groups under exclusive minimums
- Customers wanting the GP experience without hiring a full event
Format Includes
- Practice session
- 2 qualifying heats
- Grand Final with starting positions determined by Qualifying heat results
- Grid starts
- Live timing
- Podium presentation
Group Sizes
- Typically groups of 2–54 drivers
- Multiple groups combined together / mixed in heats
Important Clarification
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“Open Grand Prix events are shared events, so groups may race alongside other participants and there’s no guarantee all friends will be on track together at the same time. However watching your friends race and the banter afterwards is all part of the fun!”
Pricing
| Pricing Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Saturday / Peak | £50pp |
🔒 Exclusive Grand Prix
What It Is
An Exclusive GP is a private Grand Prix event reserved solely for the customer’s group.
Best For
- Birthday groups
- Corporate events
- Stag / Hen Parties looking for an exclusive event
- Competitive friend groups
- Team celebrations
- Customers wanting exclusive track use
Format Includes
- Practice session
- 2 qualifying heats
- Grand Final with starting positions determined by Qualifying heat results
- Grid starts
- Live timing
- Podium medal presentation
Group Sizes
| Day Type | Recommended Group Size |
|---|---|
| Off Peak | 10–48 |
| Peak | 15–20 |
“Exclusive Grand Prix events are private events where the track sessions are reserved for your group only.”
Pricing
| Pricing Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Off-Peak | £45–£47.50pp |
| Peak | £50pp |
💳 Deposit Rules
Mandatory Information
- £100 deposit required for open and exclusive GP bookings
- Remaining balance due within 7 days of booking
- GP events booked online