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XSport Motorsports develop Green karting in UAE

XSport Motorsports, today announced a step up of its carbon friendly electric karting programme in partnership with Stargate Dubai Edutainment Centre, Zabeel Park.

There are 60 electric karts in the specialized air conditioned karting centre which is on three floors, with individual purpose built indoor tracks. There are adult size karts, children’s electric karts and also bumper cars. It is a multi purpose karting facility aimed at families, children and education. the main Cafe areas act as a viewing platforms where parents can have full view of the children.

“When we were asked to consult on this project to develop the specialist Karting facility, we were very excited, as we believe there is a very attractive future ahead for the electric vehicle, even though we live in the oil rich country of UAE”, commented Lex Akehurst.

“Children of today must be educated about the environmental issues that are now common in society and it is our duty to educate them about the options available for Green initiatives in motorsports also”, continued Peter Lanz

Compared to normal fuel burning engines, the electric motors are clean, less of a fire risk due to no fuel tank, there are no hot exhausts so children won’t get burned so they are safer and they have no smell, they are also quiet so there is reduced noise emissions.

Stargate Dubai will be opening its doors to a special Kids Karting Club, where memberships will be offered to children wishing to take up the sport, with expert tuition and competitions.

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