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Viper Kart's expansion continues: 78 E-Viper Karts for the Antwerp Experience Factory

The futuristic Belgian facility, covering approximately 20,000 m² and boasting the longest indoor track in Europe, has chosen electric rental karts by OTK Kart Group, both Junior and Senior, to make up its rental kart fleet. This involves the supply of Viper E-Kart largest in the world.

An indoor track like no other in Europe

Experience Factory Antwerp is Europe's longest indoor electric rental kart track, with a track over one kilometer long spread across three levels, featuring spiral ramps, high-speed banked turns, and elevated sections up to 5 meters high. Designed and built by Pro Karting, one of Europe's leading circuit builders, the track is part of a 20,000 m² complex built on the former General Motors Opel plant, located north of Antwerp. In addition to the rental kart track, the center offers a variety of entertainment options, including several rooms for non-karting activities, a café, a 200 m² shop, and a classic car exhibition.

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An unprecedented fleet of E-Vipers, for a unique track

The collaboration with Experience Factory Antwerp confirms Viper Kart's constant expansion in the electric rental karting sector. A fleet of 78 karts is made up of the new Belgian indoor rental kart track: 70 Viper E - Karts for adult drivers and 8 Viper E - Kart Juniors for younger drivers, offering fun and adrenaline to karters of all classes and ages, starting from 7 years old. This is the supply of rental karts for a single facility, signed by OTK Kart Group, currently the largest in the world. The Viper E - Karts, in the Junior and Senior versions , stand out for their reliability, high performance and reduced environmental impact, representing a point of reference for the world of indoor rental kart racing. With this supply, Viper Kart consolidates its presence at the main rental kart tracks ( indoor and outdoor ) around the world, offering vehicles suitable for both novice enthusiasts and more experienced karters.

 

OTK Kart Group present at the inauguration

The inauguration, held on June 19, 2025, featured a unique event attended by prominent figures from the OTK Kart Group. Among them were Roberto Robazzi, President of the manufacturer of the Viper E-Karts that make up the center's fleet; Marco Ardigò, multiple European and World champion; and Max Bladon, General Manager of the OTK Kart Group Rental Kart division. Numerous enthusiasts attended the facility's opening celebration, challenging each other both on the track, driving the Viper E-Karts, and off the track, participating in the numerous activities offered by the Experience Factory Antwerp.

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