Go-Karting: The Perfect Date
Are you looking for the perfect date night? For those who enjoy a fun, casual atmosphere, go-karting offers a bit of heart-pumping excitement. If you’re on a first date, you’ll get a chance to see the competitive side of the person and how they react to victory and defeat. If you’ve been dating for a while, you may just need something different than the typical dinner and a movie.
Don’t let storms or unpredictable weather spoil your plans. Riding go-karts will give you an opportunity to do something fun indoors, but it won’t take up the whole night, so you’ll still have time for a late dinner and some conversation.
Discuss Their Racing Style
Before you arrive at the go-karting facility, take time to talk about the other person’s racing style. They may be more or less cautious than you, and high speed might make them nervous. Respect their personality, and gauge whether they take teasing well or it makes them uncomfortable.
If they prefer to take things a little slower, ask if they’d like you to stick with them the first race or if they’re okay with you leaving them in the dust. Even if your racing styles are different, they’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness and consideration of them. Few things are as maddening to some people as a partner passing them three times and cackling loudly each time.
Casual Fun for Second Dates
Go-karting is the perfect second date. You’ve already had a first date and know they’re at least somewhat normal. Now is the time to see how they react in a more relaxed situation. If your idea of fun is riding go-karts and grabbing a casual snack at concessions, you’ll quickly see if the other person is truly compatible with you or not.
You can also learn a lot about how a person interacts with other racers they don’t know. If they win or lose, you’ll get to see what kind of competitor they are. Are they considerate of you and whether you’re having a good time as well?
Increase the Attraction
Studies show that a rush of adrenaline may be responsible for an increase in attraction between two people. While the science is still being studied, now is the time to find out for yourself. High-speed Pro-Karts go as fast as 50 miles per hour and send a rush of excitement zinging through the driver’s body. You may just find when the racing is finished that the attraction you feel toward one another was just getting started.
Start a New Tradition
If you both enjoy the outing, you could start a new Friday or Saturday night tradition as a couple. Invite others you know to join in for a double date, or bring along your families so you can all get to know one another better with a spontaneous challenge of racing skills. As your relationship develops, you may find that you want to celebrate bachelor and bachelorette parties at the go-kart track, have birthday parties there and even host family gatherings.
Buy Races Before Arriving
Show your date you planned ahead for the evening by purchasing races ahead of time. You can buy a three-race package, which includes three races of 16 laps each. You can also invest in single races, leaving plenty of time for other activities after go-karting. You can also buy races when you arrive if you decide to visit spur of the moment.