Le Mans Karting International

Le Mans Karting International is one of the largest karting complexes in Europe, located on route du Chemin aux Bœufs in Le Mans, right next to the historic Alain Prost circuit. The site combines three complementary tracks: the Circuit Indy-Kart (805 m), accessible to families from age 7; the Circuit Alain Prost (980 m), designed for recreation and competition; and the International Karting Circuit (1,400 m), a technical, demanding track for drivers seeking thrills. The complex has about 150 karts, from models for younger drivers (160 cc) to Rotax competition karts, as well as two-seaters and karts adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Beyond open sessions and driving lessons (driving course from age 7), the site hosts corporate seminars and private events in a modern reception building with a panoramic terrace, Ellip6 driving simulators and the Le Vingt-Quatre restaurant-bar. A dedicated area also lets license holders train in a race-like setup.

A bit of history

The karting site in Le Mans traces its origins to the historic circuit created by René Leret, which hosted the very first world karting championship held in Le Mans, as early as 1978. This legendary 1,200-meter circuit saw many future racing stars pass through, including Ayrton Senna (1978), Michael Schumacher (1985) and Jos Verstappen (1991). Since 1986, it has hosted the 24 Hours Karting every year, an endurance race nicknamed the “little sister” of the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race.

In 2013, the site was entirely renovated and modernized to become Le Mans Karting International, alongside the Alain Prost circuit, which is still in operation. This revival brought a new competition track, wide grassy runoff areas, and a new 1,600 m², two-level reception building with a bar-restaurant, a sports area, a first-aid post and Ellip6 driving simulators open to the public.