Bonanza Fiesta at Madmax Karting Launches Full‑Day Team Competition on Dec 4

The six‑hour program opens at 9 a.m. with a “Gel Blaster” round where teams of five compete in a fast‑paced, foam‑projectile arena. Survivors move on to a design hackathon that requires participants to build a functional prototype using Bolt’s low‑code platform and generative AI tools. Scores from the physical and digital challenges determine which squads advance to the simulator phase, where a brief warm‑up precedes a timed qualifying run. The fastest teams earn a spot on the real‑world track for a final showdown that includes a five‑minute warm‑up, an eight‑lap pre‑qualifier and a ten‑lap race to the finish line.

Organisers also set aside a parallel PlayStation tournament. Gamers enter a group‑stage format that progresses through knockout rounds and concludes with a final on a high‑fidelity racing simulator, offering a fully digital alternative to the karting track.

Ticketing reflects the event’s hybrid nature. Individual GatePasses cost KES 1,000 and grant access to all spectator areas and the day’s programming. Competitor tickets start at KES 2 500 for early‑bird karting entrants, while a full team registration—covering five competitors—runs KES 15 000. Separate PlayStation tickets are priced at KES 2 000, with an early‑bird spectator option at KES 1 500.

The Bonanza Fiesta taps into a growing appetite for experiential tech events that fuse physical activity with digital creation. Similar formats have emerged in Nairobi’s startup scene, where hackathons increasingly incorporate hardware components and real‑world testing. By pairing AI‑driven prototyping with traditional motorsport, Madmax Karting positions itself at the intersection of entertainment, education and corporate team‑building—a niche that recent market reports suggest is expanding at double‑digit rates across Africa’s urban centres.

Corporate sponsors and local tech firms are expected to showcase their tools during the design hack, offering participants hands‑on exposure to emerging platforms. For teams that excel, the prize includes not only bragging rights but also a showcase opportunity at Madmax’s next seasonal event, potentially opening doors to further collaborations.

Tickets are sold on a non‑refundable basis, and the venue’s website lists the full schedule under “Bonanza Fiesta‑Grand Rising.” With limited inventory across all categories, organisers anticipate a brisk sell‑out, especially among companies looking to combine employee engagement with cutting‑edge tech experiences.

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