A new raceway has opened to the public in Bridge of Don in the former Kartstart Indoor Raceways, which closed six years ago.
The track is run by 31-year-old Reis Robertson, along with business partners and friends Bruce Porter, 42, and Allan Smith, 39.
Mr Robertson, who worked at the former track, said a venue like Fast Lane was sorely missed in the area and that there is “nothing like this in the North-east”.
Mr Robertson said there have been challenges along the way as the venue needed a “complete refurbishment” and they were keen to make safety “a top priority”.
A team of marshals are stationed around the track to alert drivers of obstructions etc.
A former competitor in motorsport, the Bridge of Don native hopes Fast Lane will appeal to all types of racers, from those with no experience to those fully-fledged petrol heads.
In addition to the 14 adult karts, there are eight kids karts, one double kart for those who need additional support and a hand drive kart for those who do not have use of their lower limbs.
Hundreds turned out over the weekend to experience the specially-designed track.
Mr Robertson hopes this new raceway will help dispel the image of Aberdeen as “Aber-doom”.
Mr Smith commented to the P&J: “Aberdeen’s in this place right now where if we want change we have to do it locally we can’t wait for big companies to come here and flood Union Street with activities.
“If local people can create the activities then it’s better for us all.”
The trio also have their sights on a new crazy golf venue in Union Street and aim to offer a shuttle bus service between their two venues.
