If video games have done nothing else, they’ve taught us how quickly life can change when a mushroom drops onto the racetrack. While there may not be any sparkling vegetables dropping from the sky at your buddy’s wedding, there are still plenty of similarities to a good old session of Mario Kart.
For starters, both activities are equally as nostalgic as each other. It’s simply impossible to get behind the controller without thinking about the countless hours you spent hanging out with your siblings, cousins and friends growing up. Similarly, as your mate walks down the aisle, he will no doubt be thinking back on the good old days that led up until this moment.
In celebration of all things good, why not combine the two into one epic celebration by hosting a go-karting themed buck’s party? Whether you’re throwing the party in your hometown or venturing to somewhere further afield, an afternoon spent on the rest track with all your best buddies guarantees to be an experience you’ll remember forever.
After arriving at the track, you’ll be kitted up, given a short demo by the on-site professional drivers and then let loose behind the wheel. Once you’re in the driver’s seat, it’s every man for himself – literally! You’ll be flying down the straights, screeching around the corners and zooming across the finish line like you’ve been training for that exact moment for your entire life.
What’s not to love about that? Just in case you needed any more excuse to get your crew together for a Bucks Go-Karting session, our friends at Wicked Bucks have put together their top five reasons to make this your first-choice activity. These guys have planned and delivered more buck’s parties than the rest of us will ever attend in our lives so they know a thing or two about how to have a good time.
Top Five Reasons to Host a Go-Karting Bucks Party
- It’s like video-gaming, but in real life
How many times has your partner questioned the number of hours you spend with a video controller in hand? Did you grow up begging your parents to let you spend days on end in-front of the Xbox? Perhaps you grew up as the reigning champion of Wii in your household? No matter who you are, nothing beats a good old sessions of video gaming. There is just something about testing your skills in a completely virtual world.
The only thing better is putting those skills to the test in real life! While there may not be any mushrooms sliding across the track, banana peels slowing your down or multi-coloured boxes to spice up the competition, a session of go-karting is every bit as fun as everyone’s favourite car racing game. The best part is that you won’t have anyone nagging you to stop playing and go outside instead. It really is the best of both worlds.
- Nothing beats a bit of healthy competition
The old saying ‘boys will be boys’ couldn’t be truer when it comes to a bucks party! Whether you’ve rounded up your family, calling in your mates or you’re just throwing an intimate affair, the best way to get the good vibes pumping is through some healthy competition.
According to the crew at Wicked Bucks, the best thing you can do is split the group up into teams and go head-to-head against each other on the track. There are a variety of different ways you can determine the winner, with the easiest being time trials to see who makes it past the checked flag first. With bragging rights up for grabs, this is one prize you won’t want to miss out on.
- Get the adrenaline pumping
When people think of adrenaline sports, their minds usually go to the likes of sky diving or bungee jumping. Any that doesn’t immediately think of go-karting has obviously never tried the sport out for themselves. When your geared up in your professional driving wear and sitting behind the steering wheel of your very own wheels, you’ll feel that same sense of anticipation that comes just before you make the big jump.
Once you’re off and going, the adrenaline doesn’t stop either! Go-karting will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire experience and holding on for dear life. If you’re the best man and you’re trying to pull together some quality content to include in your speech on the big day, this is when you’ll want to keep a close eye on the antics of the groom to be. Even better, if you can catch his high school girl-like squeals on camera, you’ll have plenty to work with when it comes to script writing.
- Set the tone for an epic night
It goes without saying that a buck’s party isn’t complete without a wild night out with the lads. While Wicked Bucks assures us there are plenty of options for those wanting to keep things a little more low key, we speak from experience when we say a bucks night out is always one to remember!
When adrenaline pumping through your body and the high of your recent win, you’ll be amped and ready to go for a night out on the town. If you don’t walk away with the result you were after, a night out is still the solution to drown your sorrows away. Either way – you’ll set the tone for an epic night to follow.
- Bring the gang closer together
One of the most special things about having a bucks party is that it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to have all your loved ones in the same place, at the same time. This means you’ll likely have people that don’t know each other too well and you’ll need to have a good ice breaker to bring everyone together!
Go Karting is a great ‘one in, all in’ activity that everyone can get behind – whether it’s your 18 year old cousin, your best mate from high school or your Great Uncle Joe. Once everyone’s had a few spins around the track and the banter is flowing, you’ll never guess they didn’t know each other before!
When it comes time to planning your bucks party, you can’t beat the tips and tricks Wicked Bucks has up their sleeves. They’ve got plenty of connections and insider know-how to ensure you make the most of your celebrations. For more information about what they can do for you, feel free to reach out to their team today.