Brandon's 16th Birthday Formula-E Karting

Last year for Brandon's 15th birthday we went to the Formula 1 Simulators in London and whilst there we found out they had opened a new E-karting track at Tottenham Stadium. So for his 16th birthday we planned a day out for him in Tottenham for some racing and for once I was actually going to join in rather than enviously watch on the sidelines whilst the boys race in order to reduce the cost as it is so expensive. Holly also joined the racing for the first time, albeit she did a different race to me and Brandon in slightly lower powered karts. As it was for Brandon's birthday it was supposed to be a family day out, but Joshua was too lazy to get out of bed in the morning!

As usual whenever we seem to plan anything in London of a weekend it seems there is works going on on the Wickford train line and thus we ended up taking a really convoluted route via Basildon to Barking, Barking to South Tottenham, South Tottenham walk to Seven Sisters, then Seven Sisters up t White Hart Lane. Oh I love our transport system. The train from Seven Sisters to White Hart Lane then ended up not running so we had a bit of a rushed walk to Tottenham stadium to make it in time for Holly's racing which started an hour before me and Brandon was on.

Anyway the E-karting is an amazing set-up. The karts are incredible and include DRS and boosts from regenerative braking. The steering wheels have LCD screens which show track position, lap times, overall position and constantly talk to you to remind you when you are in the DRS zone, when you are on it and hitting PB's etc. The actual track is pretty cool and is circa 500m long with 20+ corners or something and the whole feel of the E-karting with the LED lighting etc makes it feel different from normal karting.

Holly did amazing for her first time and at one point got up to 4th place, but then ended up finishing 8th in both her races. But no crashes and a big grin on her face. Brandon beat me in both our races and finished 3rd both times, I was 6th in the first race and 5th in the second. In our second race I was only 1.5 seconds slower than Brandon's best lap which personally I think is pretty good given I am virtually 4 stone heavier (that's my excuse for losing).

Overall we had a great day out (apart from the trains) and would highly recommend the E-karting. During the walk back to Seven Sisters we also found a German Donor place which Brandon loves and thus had some nice food afterwards as well. Shame Josh didn't join us. 

Formula-E Karting at the Tottenham Stadium.

Holly got kitted up first as she was racing before me and Brandon hit the track.

She was so excited for the karting as she has wanted to try it for years having been dragged out many times to watch the boys.

Garage area where the karts are repaired and serviced.

Me, H and Brandon ready for some E-karting.

In the pit lane and ready to hit the track.

Off we go, this is about the only time I was in front of Brandon.

Holly meandering around a bendy section of the track.

Another action shot of Holly's first karting experience.

Holly speeding across the finish line.

8th place overall for Holly.

H on the podium and thoroughly enjoying herself at the E-karting.

Mine and Brandon's first race result, 6th and 3rd respectively.

Me, Brandon and Holly at the end of a really good couple of hours at the E-karting.