Things to do in Makati, Luzon: The Best Game & Entertainment Centers

Reviewed By Saul_True - Osaka, Japan

On our final night in Manila, we headed over to Ayala Malls Circuit to check out the nearby kart racing track. Basically, you go in, fill out your registration at a computerized kiosk (remember to take your passport or official ID) and pay the fee and you’re set to go. A detailed safety explanation follows and you are then allocated a car. Each race lasts 12 minutes, and it’s on a first come, first served basis. In my case (6:30pm on a Saturday night) the race was my sister and two other first-timers. 12 minutes is a long enough time behind the wheel and these cars really pack some punch. It’s kind of like real life Mario Kart without the banana peels and bonus points. Over the 12 minutes, we did eight laps through long straights, hairpin bends and lots of tricky little corners. I was 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th at various points in the race, but spinning out three times was a killer and I ended up 3rd! City Kart Racing was an awesome experience and a genuine thrill. My sister actually said it was the highlight of our 3-week trip in the Philippines and Japan. We found the staff to be great and very helpful. If you give them your camera, they will take pictures of you during the race. They even send you an email of your times and performance after the race. It cost 1125 pesos each all up, including registration for first-timers, and they’re open from 12pm to 10pm daily.