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Cebu is not a bad place to race around in karts. We have a kart race track conveniently located near Cebu Business Park, called Kartzone. On Sundays and Holidays the parking lot is packed with late-model Mercedes-Benz's, giant American SUV's, and dressed up Hondas, as the wealthy elite of the city assemble to quench their thirst for speed.
Which is strange if you think about it, because you don't actually need to be that wealthy to race at Kartzone. Five laps cost less than US $3. It must be said, though, that Cebuanos take their karting seriously, and most regulars - the owners of the luxury vehicles in the car park - have their own machines, not to mention race suits, crash helmets, mechanics, pit crew, telemetry team, etc. Well, actually, I didn't see a telemetry team, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Kartzone have eight machines for clueless wanderers like yourself. They have a digital timing system, and will - for a modest fee - give you printouts of your laptimes so that you can find out exactly how clueless you are.
Rumor has it that Kartzone is owned by kingpin Peter Lim, who built the 600-meter long track for his speed-mad sons. Maybe that's why the place is managed so well. Be that as it may, the track is a welcome fixture for expats and visitors who, every once and while, get a bit bored with life in the slow lane.
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KARTZONE
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F Cabahug, Ayala Access Road, Mabolo, Cebu City |
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422-2782 |
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www.kartzonecebu.com |
| OPENING HOURS |
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10:00 - 18:00, 7 days a week. |
| FEES |
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P25/lap, minimim 5 laps |
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THOSE LITTLE CONTRAPTIONS REALLY ZIP
CEBUANOS TAKE THEIR KARTING SERIOUSLY
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