Daytona Milton Keynes is the first karting circuit in the UK to equipits fleet of prokarts with the Subaru EX 210 engine, offering acompletely new level of prokart experience.
As from Monday 4th April, the prokart fleet at Daytona's flagship venuein Milton Keynes will be equipped with the Subaru EX210 engine, designedto enhance the driver experience by offering more power, quickeracceleration and a more exhilarating race.
The Subaru 210cc engine replaces the existing Honda GX 160cc engine,giving the prokarts a total of 14HP (3HP more that the Honda GX 160).Although the Subaru engine weighs an additional 1.5kg (15kg in total),initial trials indicate that an average driver can improve his or herlap time by approximately three seconds per lap.
Subaru's debut into the Karting world at Daytona Milton Keynes offerscustomers an opportunity to experience a new level of high performanceracing, powered by one of the most recognised and respected motorsportmanufactures in the world.
David Pickup, Principal at Subaru Racing Team who has developed theengines in conjunction with Team Daytona said: "Daytona is one of themost prestigious and professional organisations in its field and wastherefore the perfect partner for the development of Subaru engines intothe Karting world."
Charles Graham, CEO of Daytona Group said: "We are extremely excited tobe working with a marque as prestigious as Subaru and we are honoured tobe the first to equip a fleet with Subaru engines.
"Daytona continues to lead the prokarting market and our affiliationwith Subaru highlights our commitment to give customers the bestequipment and enjoyment possible as well as strengthening our positionin the market."
Daytona Milton Keynes previously utilised the Honda GX series, which waslaunched in 1984 in the guise of the GX 140 and was later modified intothe GX 160. Although very successful over the years, the Honda usesdated overhead valve technology - meaning that the engine relies onpushrods to open the valves. Advances in technology means that engineswork more efficiently using an overhead cam. The Subaru EX210 usesoverhead cam technology which, as well as giving more torque, makes theengine quieter, more efficient and with lower emissions.
It is Daytona's intension to roll out the Subaru EX 210 engines at theother Daytona venues.
Monday 4th April also marks the launch of Daytona's new Pavilionhospitality and catering facilities. Professional Italian caterers,Italian Café co. have been contracted to provide fresh Italian cuisineto guests.
A selection of cooked pastas and panini will be available to all as wellas Italian style espresso coffee.
About Daytona Milton KeynesDaytona Milton Keynes is a purpose built 11 acre motorsport complex thatcombines one of the UK's longest kart circuits with both hospitality andconference facilities. The Pit Lane boasts a reception, changing rooms,showers and briefing cinema while the Pavilion offers corporatehospitality with a licensed bar and restaurant overlooking the circuit.
Daytona's prokarts are timed by a sophisticated Roc Timing Systemrelayed to screens throughout the venue. The on-kart dashboards displayrace position, laptime and gap to the driver in front. At the end of therace, each driver receives a comprehensive print out of their racestatistics including best lap time, race position etc.
Daytona Milton Keynes is an NKA and MSA approved circuit. Moreinformation about the circuit can be found at daytona.co.uk or bycalling 0845 6445503
