Have you ever wanted to play Mario Kart in real life? Forget go-karting the newest addition to Yorkshire’s thrill-seeking adventures is drift-karting! You heard us right and Drift Stop in Leeds is the newest, most exciting opening – and we think you might just fancy a go!
The first electric drift-karting indoor experience pits you against your mates and other racers to try to take home the trophy, it’s perfect for those adrenaline seekers who are looking for an immersive driving experience. It’s the closest thing you’ll get to Mario Kart – that’s for sure.

It’s the UK’s first drift-kart track and we have to stay it’s fantastic fun for anyone who gives it a go. You can take on Mario Kart-inspired tracks in karts engineered to get you skidding round corners.
Check out the Mario Kart-esque driving below:
As well as Drift Karting the new venue will be home to a whole host of arcade games, from nostalgic ones like Sega Rally and Street Fighter to some more modern ones.
You can also get involved in Table Football, Fastrack Air Hockey and Boxing. With food and drink offerings to keep you fueled.

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Opening last year in the popular Merrion Centre in Leeds Drift Stop Leeds joins a whole host of independent shops, restaurants, and cafes meaning you can make a day of it on your next visit.
Andreas Aristotelous, owner/director of Drift Stop said; “I am thrilled that the Drift Stop vision to deliver a fun and affordable, fully immersive, audio, visual, sports & gaming entertainment venue in the heart of Leeds is now becoming a reality.”
“One of the best graffiti artists in the business, Andy Parle has transformed the space with huge art installations that are set to assault the senses as guests drift around the track. We are confident the unique karting experience, combined with nostalgic tech and gameplay, will prove popular with all ages and be a fantastic addition to the city’s Arena Quarter”.
You can book and find out more here.
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