It's a rare and heart-soaring kind of joy: easing into a go kart, teasing the pedal to hear the engine roar, then flooring it until the surroundings are but a streak of colour. Many a Grand Prix pro (such as Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton) started out with karting before going on to become Formula 1 world champions. At one of 19 superb locations, kick off with a briefing and get kitted out in the specialist gear provided. Line up at the start with your rivals before going head-to-head for an explosive 50-lap race around the specially designed track. Everyone receives printed lap-times and the top three drivers earn the glory of standing on the podium and receiving a trophy each. Novice or expert, this is high-octane driving at its zenith.