Electric karting for your company Christmas party: ideas and how to organise it

Another company dinner at the same restaurant as last year… or an electric go-kart race your team will talk about all year. If you are looking for corporate Christmas party ideas that bring people together and break the routine, electric karting ticks every box: it is competitive, works for every skill level and, because it produces no fumes, it can even be set up indoors.

ADVEO has been running electric karting events for more than 20 years. This guide covers the formats that work best for a company Christmas party, how to organise one step by step, and when to book.

Why electric karting for your company Christmas party

• No fumes or emissions on track. Electric karts can race inside warehouses, sports halls or exhibition centres. In December, that means no worrying about cold or rain.
• For every level. Our karts have three driving modes and adjustable seats, so first-timers and would-be Formula 1 drivers can race side by side.
• Healthy competition between teams. Practice, qualifying, the race and the podium: a natural way to mix departments and celebrate the year together.
• Content for internal comms. Race photos and videos make far better newsletter, intranet and LinkedIn material than a group photo at the dinner table.

4 formats for a company Christmas karting event

1. A karting track at your own venue

We bring the circuit to you: safety barriers, a starting grid with race lights, a pit area, the kart fleet and the track crew. It is the ideal format if you already have a venue for the party (a hotel with outdoor space, a warehouse, an exhibition hall) and want the race to be the centrepiece of the day.

2. Team Grand Prix

Participants split into teams (by department, or mixed across departments) and race for the company trophy. A typical format: safety briefing, practice sessions, qualifying, final race and prize-giving on the podium. It works especially well right before the Christmas lunch or dinner.

3. Ice karting

For a truly wintry event, our electric karts also race on ice. We have done it on ice rinks, with World Rally Championship drivers behind the wheel. It is different, great fun and very photogenic, perfect for events at mountain resorts or skating rinks.

4. An event at an electric karting track

If you would rather not build anything, bring your team to a fully equipped track such as Karting Elèctric Salou, which we operate. It is the simplest option for groups that want to combine the race with a meal nearby.

How to organise it, step by step

1. Set the date and headcount. Mid-December weekends are the most requested dates for company events. If your calendar is flexible, late November or January is usually easier to secure.
2. Choose the space. Indoors or outdoors, at your venue or at an existing track. If it is your venue, we assess the available space and access for the set-up with you.
3. Pick the format and duration. Anything from open sessions during the drinks reception to a full Grand Prix with qualifying and a podium.
4. Safety first. Our marshals, technicians and coordinators run the safety briefing, hand out helmets, manage the sessions and control the race.
5. Finish with the prize-giving. Podium, trophies and a team photo: the perfect close before dinner.

Experience with large-scale events

We have built tracks for some of the most demanding motorsport events in Spain: during the Formula 1 weekend at MADRING, more than 1,500 fans raced our karts inside the official Fan Zone. At the Bilbao Christmas children’s fair, more than 10,000 children tried electric karting between 14 December and 8 January. Brands such as Red Bull, Repsol and MediaMarkt have trusted us with their events.

Frequently asked questions

Can a go-kart race be held indoors?

Yes. Electric karts produce no fumes while racing, which is why we regularly set them up in covered halls and exhibition centres.

Do participants need driving experience?

No. Every group gets a safety briefing, and the karts have driving modes suited to each level.

How far in advance should we book?

The earlier the better: December dates fill up from October. Get in touch as soon as you have an approximate date and headcount.

How much does a corporate karting event cost?

It depends on the number of participants, the space, the duration and whether a track has to be built. We will prepare a tailored proposal with no obligation.

Book your Christmas race

Tell us the date, the place and the headcount and we will send you a proposal. See more projects on our electric karting events page or, if you are looking for a permanent installation, on track installation.