Track map of Shenington kart circuit from KartSim Pro UK software, a classic UK track with fast and technical sections.

Shenington Kart Racing Circuit

LOCATION | Shenington Airfield, Banbury, OX15 6NW

CORNERS | 11

Length | 0.74mi (1.2km)

Shenington Kart Circuit is one of the UK’s most historic and respected outdoor karting venues, located near Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire. Established in the late 1950s, the circuit has played a central role in the evolution of British karting, and today remains a cornerstone of the national racing scene.

Operated by the Shenington Kart Racing Club, the venue is dedicated to owner/driver racing across all major karting classes — from Cadet and Junior categories to high-performance Senior and Gearbox karts. The track’s layout delivers a balanced mix of technical corners and high-speed sections, making it both accessible to newcomers and demanding enough for seasoned competitors.

Available in KartSim, Shenington is digitally reproduced with high-fidelity accuracy, allowing drivers to practice, compete, and refine their racecraft in a virtual environment that mirrors the real-world experience.

  • Dynamic camera angle of the chicane section at Shenington, highlighting kerbing detail and circuit flow in KartSim software.
  • Ground-level view of Shenington's start/finish straight with timing gantry and surrounding scenery, rendered in KartSim Pro.
  • High-angle visual of Shenington's full circuit layout with clear corner geometry and paddock structures, as seen in KartSim Pro.
  • Detailed render of a wet Shenington corner, with realistic puddles and reflections for immersive rain racing simulation.