Kartright Speedway GoKart

Kartright Speedway, where Mario Kart comes alive. Last weekend, I brought two boys to karting at KartRight speedway.

A good way to distress after their exams, and we had another haze-free day!
GoKart Fun Singapore

Before we start, some safety briefing. Track is 750m long with quite a fair bit of hairpin turns. With GoKart’s low profile, I need not brake entering the bends, but you will feel the body-ache after 24hours.

For the younger drivers, they will exercise caution by braking gently before going into a bend. I had to constantly remind them no Tailgating.
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Besides the checkered flag, it is good for us to identify the other colour flags too (just in case)
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The customary poses before we set off on the tarmac.
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Let us burn some rubber! Wait, ThePerfectFather‘s brood must be the cutest (and youngest) GoKart drivers in Singapore.
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Looked at their cheerful faces, and you know we had a fun day racing with each other. Clear Blue sky too πŸ™‚
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This controller controls whether your Kart can max at 30kmh or 50kmh, racers can check their race timings too.
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Video (Link) : It looks slow, but I can confirm with you 50kmh (no seat belts) is a lot of Fun and thrills πŸ™‚

Not bad, everyone was good enough to get a podium :p
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Kart rental rates in table below.
Kart rental rates
(image credit KartRight)

Tips to enjoy GoKarting in Singapore :
– Each ride is worth 10 minutes
– From now till end December, quote “SengkangBabies” and enjoy $20 nett for one ride (either single or two-seater)
– For first timers, we recommend two laps to satisfy your adrenalin kick (power steering would train your biceps)
– Driving license is needed for adult to enjoy 50kmh speed, otherwise kart will be restricted to 30kmh
– Kids must be 10 years old and 1.45m above to qualify for single seat GoKart (bring your proof)
– Kids under 10 years old need to be accompanied by an adult on the two-seater GoKart
– Do take note that only one two-seater kart is available now, thus kids will need to take turn to ride
– Covered shoes are required
– Shower cap will be provided (for sanity reasons)
– Drink lots of water, as it can be hot racing for 10 minutes under the sun
– Track might be closed during rain, wet tarmac means slippery tyres, drive with care
– Most importantly, GoKart is not bumper car, do not tailgate or purposely crash into another ride
– If accident should happen, or Gokart malfunction, do not get out of kart. Wait for assistance.
Drive safe, have Fun

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Operating Hours :
Weekdays – 11am – 7pm, 7pm – 10pm (For Events Only)
Saturdays – 9am – ​7pm, 7pm – 10pm (For Events Only)
Sundays – 9am – 7pm

Address : Kartright (Pte) Ltd.
511 Upper Jurong Road, #01-05, Singapore 638366 (nearest MRT is Joo Koon)

Please contact them at 6265 3303 before going down, in case track is reserved for corporate event.

Kartright family photo
(Photo courtesy of Steven)

We would like to thanks KartRight Speedway for the fun invite. GoKarting not only allow kids to be confident and drive their own “cars”, it was a good opportunity for me to share some driving tips with the boys too. More details about KartRight can be found on their website.

We have uploaded more racing photos on our Fanpage album. Do follow fellow Daddies’ GoKarting experience too :
– David from Life’s Tiny Miracles (super cool video)
– Steven from “The Perfect Father
– Edmund from EdUnloaded

5 reasons why we love Cirque du Soleil

[ Media Invite ]

We have listed 5 reasons why you will enjoy Cirque du Soleil Totem. Nevermind if you cannot pronounce Cirque du Soleil or understand the “Italian”, everyone will enjoy an exceptionally good Circus πŸ™‚

We left the circus at around 10.20pm, but the adrenaline kept us cheerful. Hashtag #CirqueDuSoleil reveals more awesome, spectacular and memorable images.
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1) Circus Act. Acrobatic and gravity defying stunts. Mid-air leaps, awesome swings and somersaults which increase your heartbeat pace. Yet, each action looked so effortless, so graceful.

For a while, I thought these performers do not have the “Fear” attribute.
When the audience is holding our breath in anticipation, how can the performers still look so mesmerising!

Circus Act is not only about stunts, we love the comedies too. Be it the cheeky Italian who kept sashaying his crotch (haha), or the bloke who can juggle (and hatched) eggs on all his joints. Kids had a few laughs at the naked butts too (They have not seen loin clothes but they understand Tarzan underwear.)

We normal folks can only imagine how precarious it is to balance on unicycles. The all-female crew not only synchronised their feats, they were busy scooping and throwing bowls towards one another! Looking at how the unicycles wobble front and back, how did they kept their head still, it is a miracle no one crashes πŸ™‚

Cirque du Soleil is family friendly.
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(image credit top ThePerfectFather, bottom Hpility)

2) Beautiful bodies. Toned torsos, ripped muscles, gals with six packs.
The human form beautifully contorted, we were kept on our toes wondering how the performers ace another death-defying leap (Russian Bars!) These athletes are supremely fit and agile, and the whole performance exuded elegance.

Out there on the stage, the performers defined finesses, precision and gracefulness. Intimate and titillating, we marveled as couple depicted lovers’ tiff and seduction on trapeze 10 meters up! (Wow, talk about climax)

Red Indian chief embarking on a whirlwind romance on rollers, lots of passionate embrace and groggy spins. Cirque du Soleil is Sensuous!

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3) Elaborate stage and costumes. We love the frogs from the opening act, yes the tongues too.
Some costumes are beautifully illuminated, especially those from Russian Bars.

The multipurpose stage provided different backdrops. Trapdoors release apes, stage can even transform into a motorboat. 3D projection casts realistic lava, waves and beach onto the stage.

The sounds and lights created the mood and ambiance.
Cirque du Soleil is Splendid!

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4) The Big Top. To run a circus in a theatre or auditorium backdrop would be too classical.
Under a huge yellow and blue tent (next to MBS), the whole circus tribe enchants the audience and bring life to the Marina Bay waterfront! We loved how the shadows from performers are imprinted onto the tents.

Cirque du Soleil Big Top is magnificent!
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(image credit David from Lifestinymiracles)

5) Russian Bars are the highlight of the show.
The bars are slim, elastic, and I kept figuring how it managed to bounced the performers up and down! Gravity defying stunts as the performers leap from one bar to another, astounding! As a normal human being, I already have problem running and balancing across a stationary beam (at ground level), these agile athletes perform somersaults, twists and slow-motion leaps up and down the bars. One slip and you can imagine the worse. You need to see these unbelievable leaps yourself.

Video : Cirque du Soleil is Spectacular!

This school holiday, treat the family to an extravaganza show at Cirque du Soleil Totem. Guaranteed to provide non-stop entertainment for the whole family.
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Tips to enjoy the circus :
– it can be quite cold inside the tent, kids should wear jacket
– clear your bladders before the show start
– do not be late, otherwise you need to queue and wait at the aisle
– whole performance is 2.5 hours, including a 20min interval (free pop corns and ice creams for kids)
– clap along, cheer the troupe, express yourself
– camera is allowed, no flash and video
– remind the kids that these performers are trained athlete, no swinging at home

TOTEM Acts listed on Cirque Du Soleil homepage.
Totem Act

Tickets start from $98, book yours at Sistic. Get the latest update about Cirque Du Soleil from their website and Instagram or BaseEntertainment fanpage.

Read our friends’ raving reviews too:
Life’s Tiny Miracles
The Perfect Father
Ai Sakura

* do pop by out previous Big Top experience with Cavalia (horses!) too