Although a bit pricey (family of 4 $180 for 3 races), it's well worth the price! Best go karts I've experienced and I love the fact that there is ZERO exhaust fumes and it's all indoors, so weather is no a factor. My kids ages 9 and 13 had a blast as well! A must try if you're in the mood for a REAL racing experience.

So, you've decided that K1 Speed looks like a ton of fun, but you're wondering “is go kart racing safe?”. Well, don't worry. At K1 Speed, go kart racing is safer than almost every other go karting establishment out there.

David Danglard is the founder and CEO of K1 Speed. K1 Speed opened its first U.S. franchise in July in Bend, Oregon. International franchises started in 2016 to address the demand for indoor kart racing.

K1 Speed is a Californian company that operates go-kart tracks. The company was co-founded in 2003 by David Danglard and Susan Danglard, who had previously worked in the fashion industry. That same year, K1 Speed opened their first go-kart track outside San Diego, California.

45 miles per hour How fast are K1 Speed's go karts? K1 Speed's 20-horsepower electric adult go karts can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour – the fastest in the industry. The Junior karts can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.

Challenge Yourself and Join the Ultimate Kart Racing League. Then participate in our Adult Challenge GP league – a competitive racing series that is easy to join, affordable to join, and non-committal.

K1 Speed uses all-electric go karts imported from Italy.

K1 Speed is offering both international franchises, and opportunities for select US states*. If you are interested in opening a K1 Speed please fill out the form below. A K1 Speed Franchise is a tremendous opportunity.

Each location offers a unique track available only at that location, so there are some slight differences depending which K1 Speed you visit. However, the majority of our tracks are around a quarter of a mile in length.

Japan K-1 is a modern martial art that was first conceptualized in 1980 and started in Japan as a competition. It eventually became popularized as a world sport by 1993. K-1 Kickboxing is a stand-up martial art that initially combined karate, kickboxing (Dutch, Savate, Muay Thai, and Western), and kung fu (hence, the “K”).

ADULT KARTS Whereas a standard 2-stroke gas kart has in the range of 6.5-9 HP, our electric motors produce 20 HP and have maximum torque available instantaneously!