No matter how mellow and Katie Melua loving you are, bring out your fearsome competitive streak with a Go Kart day for two.

Go Karts were originally designed to transport conscientious objectors to wartime prison camps. But we’ve come a long way since those dark days – now Go Karts are shorthand for fun!

Throughout the UK, you can pick the course of your choice. Probably best to pick one that is close to where you live, rather than one that apparently sits on a lay line or near some ancient standing stones. But really it’s up to you.

Then once on site the gloves are off. Or rather they are on as gloves are part of the safety equipment, as are helmets and race suits. But metaphorically the gloves are off as you challenge your companion with the traditional cry ‘I challenge you to a Go Kart race’.

Then you’ll be off, swerving, meandering and going as fast as possible in a singular direction. You will try to defeat your opponent and present yourself with a small trophy that you brought along and hid in your glove compartment within a small plastic bag.

Beat your mate good and proper in the gladiatorial arena that is… the Go Kart track.