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What
are you hours?
Everyday
365 days a year 11:00am-11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays
11:00am-1:00am. Please Click Calendar
for changes.
How do I get there?
Please
Click Directions.
How fast do the Karts go?
Fast,
the kart speed is set by the gearing. Currently, the
karts achieve max speed of 50 at the end of the tunnel
stretch.
How
well does the Kart handle?
The kart can pull in excess of 1.5 lateral G's
in a given turn.
Are the brakes front or rear wheel or both?
Rear brakes only.
Do I have to bring my own kart?
No. All equipment is provided. Snell/Dot-approved
helmet, karting suit, helmet sock, and neck brace are
provided for all drivers.
Can I bring my own helmet?
Yes but it must be, full faced with a shield or goggles
and at least Snell/Dot approved and it will be checked.
If the sticker is gone, it will not be allowed.
What apparel is required?
You are not required to wear a driving suit. You
can wear your street cloths but no excessively baggy
and no open-ended shoes.
How long is a race?
It depends upon the race format. An Arrive & Drive
session is 3 laps of practice/qualifying and 13 laps
of racing. A race takes about 12 to 15 minutes of driving
time.
How many karts can race at once?
Up to 13 karts will be on the track at any given time.
This is not Malibu, this is real racing.
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How
long is the track?
The
track is 1200 feet or a quarter mile and is laid out
in a road course, not an oval.
How wide is the track?
The
track is up to 30 feet wide in most places. Enough for
3-5 karts side by side.
Is the track slippery?
No.This
is not a slick track. The grip of the track is carefully
controlled during construction to give a balance of
adhesion and safety. The feel of the track is similar
to asphalt.
Do the karts have gears?
No. The karts operate on a wet clutch system and gear
changes are not required. Two pedals, left brake, right
gas.
Can
I bring my own driving suit? Yes
Is
there a minimum age?
Yes. At this time, the age minimum is 15 for the Full-Size
Karts with a height limit of 5'4" . Ages 8-14
can Race Junior Karts at
Junior Kart Times . Junior between the ages of 8-11
MUST attend a Speedway Kart Training Class. Minors under
the age of 18 must have parent present to sign release
form or it can be printed
and notarized if parent is not present. Age limit
can change at any time for insurance reasons.
Can
I bring my own kart in ?
No. Indoor karts are very different than outdoor
karts. The safety and emission requirements for indoor
karting are not met with outdoor karts. The karts used
at Speedway are purposely built for indoor karting and
are designed to maximize speed.
How
big is the engine? The karts are equipped with a
Honda 270cc 4-stroke engine with a wet clutch and 2:1
gear reduction. The engines are not governed.
Can
two people ride at once? No, All karts are single
seat.
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