Gokart Helsingborg is a high-standard karting track in Sweden that hosts one of the annual rounds of the Swedish Karting Cup. The venue offers rental karting and is closely connected to kart manufacturing through the Swedish brand Caroli Kart, which supplies rental karts to their venue and several other tracks across the country.
The owner, Viktor Osberg, has extensive experience in the industry. He previously worked with BMI Leisure (formerly SMS Timing) while managing another track and decided to bring the system back when he acquired the venue.
Why they switched to BMI Leisure Software
Before adopting BMI, the team relied on another timing system that, even at a similar cost, was holding them back operationally, failing to meet their day-to-day needs.
“Overall, the BMI Leisure system, for me, is much easier to work with during the day. If you need to move drivers or change something – which happens all the time – it’s more flexible. For example, if someone booked a specific time and arrives late, you can move them to another session. We felt very limited with the previous system, and it gave us a lot of problems in situations like that.”
Viktor Osberg – Owner, Gokart Helsingborg
Operational processes at the pit computer are simpler and training new employees is faster.
“It was much more complicated before – it was very easy to start the wrong session. Now it just runs automatically. It’s a complete software that has all the features you need, but it’s also the easiest system for new staff to learn.”
The previous system wasn’t flexible and didn’t adapt to their needs.
“A big reason we switched is that BMI was already integrated with a lighting system, MyLaps. We use it on the track to show red and green lights, and the previous system wasn’t compatible with it and wasn’t interested in implementing it.”
In contrast, BMI is committed to meeting their real needs and offers strong support backed by decades of experience in the karting industry.
“Flexibility in the system, if we need to change something… to have support available if something happens, and to be open-minded to integrations or modifications – so far it’s been possible to do what we want.”
Today’s Setup: All-in-one Karting Software in Action
At Gokart Helsingborg, BMI Leisure supports daily operations and improves the experience for both staff and guests:
● Online Booking: Guests can schedule and pay for visits remotely, reducing waiting times.
● Timing & Race Control: Accurate lap times, flexible race formats, and full control over results.
● Booking & Scheduling: Complete control over the venue’s activities and capacity.
● Multiple TV Displays: Dynamic screens around the venue show scores, next races, and session info to keep guests engaged and informed.
The integration with MyLaps significantly reduced manual work.
“The integration with the lights and the automatic start and stop of the next session means there’s a lot less manual work for us. Before, we had to turn the lights on and off manually and start the next session manually. Now everything runs automatically – when a session ends the red lights turn on, and when it starts it turns green across the track. That makes it very easy
for us.”
Beyond operations, guests also benefit from a smoother experience. Easy online booking allows them to book and pay for their activities 24/7, while automatic session starts and clear information across the venue help visitors enjoy their time without delays or confusion.
For Gokart Helsingborg, choosing BMI Leisure karting software was about improving day-to-day operations, simplifying session management, and giving both staff and guests a better experience.
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