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Turning the destruction caused by Storm Kristin into an opportunity: making the Leiria Karting Track accessible and inclusive. Help us create a space where no one is left out. C...

Turning the destruction caused by Storm Kristin into an opportunity: making the Leiria Karting Track accessible and inclusive. Help us create a space where no one is left out. Contribute and be part of this change!

It all began one early morning that seemed like so many others, until depression Kristin arrived without warning and changed everything. The Leiria Karting track, the stage for so many triumphs, laughter, and thrilling first laps, was left marked by destruction. Where engines and applause once roared, only silence, damage, and uncertainty remained.

For years, this space was much more than a track. It was where young people discovered passions, where families created memories, and where the community gathered around something greater. But now, what we took so long to build, beyond the urgent need for reconstruction, is the opportunity to correct past shortcomings and build a more inclusive, accessible, and suitable Leiria Karting Track for everyone. The damage is extensive, and the recovery requires resources that we cannot afford alone.

However, we refuse to let this story end like this. We believe that, with everyone's strength, it is possible to rebuild not only the Leiria Karting Track, but also the spirit it represents. Every contribution will be used to restore and repair infrastructure, expand and improve spaces adapted for people with disabilities, and return this space to the community that depends so much on it.

With this in mind, we intend to equip the Leiria Karting Track with restrooms for people with disabilities and a stairlift for access to the bar, ensuring accessibility, safety, and dignity.

In parallel, the development of adapted sports stands out, offering opportunities for people with disabilities to actively participate in physical activities. Adapted sports not only improve physical health but also strengthen self-esteem, promote social integration, and combat isolation. Following this, we intend to proceed with the acquisition of 12 adapted karts.

In conclusion, we believe that this opportunity represents not only a path to personal recovery, but also a way to generate a positive impact on the lives of others, transforming challenges into concrete solutions for a more inclusive community.

This is where your role comes in. We need you to transform this difficult moment into a collective victory. It's not just about rebuilding a place, but about giving back dreams, opportunities, and life to Leiria.

Contribute, share, get involved! Help us get the Leiria Karting Track back up and running, with spaces and opportunities for everyone, without exception.

About the author

The Leiria Motor Sports Center is an association founded in 1982, with Tax Identification Number 501 794 484, with over 40 years of experience in organizing motorsport and karting competitions, always under the auspices of the Portuguese Federation of Automobile and Karting (FPAK). Throughout this period, we have promoted more than 450 events with rigor, safety and dedication, establishing ourselves as a benchmark in motorsport in Portugal.

Since 1994, the year the Leiria Karting Track was built, we have been continuously developing this space, thanks to the commitment of almost 200 pro bono employees who have contributed to creating quality infrastructure and memorable experiences for drivers, families, and visitors. This combination of passion and professionalism has allowed us to transform challenges into concrete results, making the Karting Track a place of excellence and prestige.

By supporting this project, you can trust in our ability to turn plans into reality, respecting the kart track's tradition while elevating it to new standards of accessibility, professionalism, and quality.

With our consolidated experience, technical knowledge, and track record of organizing successful events, we are prepared to achieve all the objectives of this campaign, ensuring that the Leiria Karting Track remains a safe, now more inclusive, and benchmark space for the entire community.

Budget and due dates

To complete the project to renovate and modernize the Leiria Karting Track, the total budget is €350,000.00 . This amount covers all essential phases of the campaign:

Construction of adapted bathroom and changing rooms - €72,330.00

Electrification - €1,652.84

Plumbing * - €5,000.00

Acquisition and installation of a lifting platform - €17,300.00

Acquisition of 10 adapted karts and 2 two-seater karts - €145,324.50

Sewers* - €7,500.00

* Estimated values due to quotes not being submitted in a timely manner.

 

Project Schedule

Phase 1 - September 2026 - Sewers and start of construction of adapted bathrooms and changing rooms.

Phase 2 - October 2026 - Plumbing and electricity

Phase 3 - November - Acquisition and installation of lifting platform.

Phase 4 - November - Acquisition of adapted karts and 2-seater vehicles.

 

 

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 21:43

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01/04/2026

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