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    K1 Speed

    2.9 (287 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Frances L.

    Great place for a birthday party! My son celebrated his 18th birthday at K1 with a group of boys and everyone had fun. Booking was simple and their group was taken care of. I booked the two race package and the boys liked seeing the stats from each race on the printout. Their group was the only one racing on the track and it was run smoothly and safely.

    Racer 21
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    I highly recommend this place when you get a chance to get together with friends and family staff here is welcoming. Environment is friendly. Try it out for yourself.

    Credit card authorization form to reserve the race date for large party. Offer to pay Cash- was told "No cash option" when asked

    I had email conversation with Denlison from Corp group sales located in Irvin about booking a group session. She sent me a form with a notation on bottom of form "3.45% processing fee will apply for all non-cash payment". I responded back to see if I can pay with another form of payment without charges such as Cash, Zelle, check, venmo. answer was "no other form of payment was accepted". I responded to email to let Denlison know California businesses cannot legally charge a credit card convenience fee if they don't offer an alternative payment method. Since California's Senate Bill 478 took effect on July 1, 2024, it is illegal for businesses to apply surcharges or convenience fees. I sent the email to them over a week ago and I still didn't get a response. Their response so far is to ignore the email. I will take my business elsewhere. Considering to report them given that they do not follow legal business practices.

    We had a great time here! We booked as a group and got to race three times. The place itself was very clean and immersive--all the decor is racing related and you can have an easy view of the track. Our stats were printed and given to each of us promptly after each race! There is a super cute ceremony setup where you get to stand on a platform for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. They give you pretty solid painted trophies as well. We had food as part of our party and it was pretty good as well. Overall we were very pleased with our experience! We had never been anywhere quite like this, so it was a fun new experience for us all.

    Salvatore P.

    First time here let me tell you it was so much fun $52 per person per ride which is like 7 laps Worth it. We had to wait 1 hour for the next availability. They have food and arcades . I will definitely return again. Good times with my family

    Erin W.

    I took my son and his friend here a few weeks ago on a Friday early evening. We were so lucky as hardly anyone was there yet and the blue lights had just turned on! I bought the 5 laps package and the kids had a great time racing around. Meanwhile, my friend and I had a drink and played Jenga while waiting. This place is clean and if I lived near it, I would go often. It looks great for parties and company events. There's not a ton for teens to do in the area besides shop so this is a fun activity when you want to be inside. Highly recommend it for older teens and adults. I think younger kids would be an exception as it's a shorter activity and there's a skill level needed to have fun. I'm pointing that out only because when my kids were younger and attended a party, it was confusing for them and now I see why, but only because they are now older. Just keep expectations in mind when taking younger people there.

    James H.

    Enjoyed the time at K1 this past Saturday. If not making reservations and trying to walk in then be prepared to wait. For. Party of 12 no reservations and walked in at 4 pm. The next race wasn't until 8:30 pm. At least got the pre-screening info all done. We came back and checked in and got ready. There was still a wait but not too bad. All electric go karts made the experience that much better. The course is wide enough that karts can pass other racers. For about 6-7 minutes per race, it was fun. I'd say try to get 2 races in. There are printouts of the race results out front and also emailed to the email that you list when putting in your information.

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    Amazing cars. Went for a birthday with my friends and we had a blast. Defiantly will be coming back.

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    I've been here 3 days in a row ! i love this place!!! Very nice staff !! i would definetly recommend to all my friends and very

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    Clean and nice staff. Little pricy but worth it. Great place to have birthday party too. Go enjoy racing :)

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    Very friendly staff. Lots of fun but kinda pricey. I will be coming back in the future.

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    i had a great time there at my cousins birthday party! very accommodating to my needs & the staff was great!!

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    Ask the Community - K1 Speed

    How fast do the kids go karts go and will they be racing against adults? Wondering if this would be fun or scary for four 8 year olds (they are all tall enough) who have never driven go karts before.

    Hi Julia, the kids karts max out around 20 m.p.h. and the kids have separate races from adults for safety since our adult karts go much faster. Indoor karting at K1 is a perfect introduction to go karts for kids. Looking forward to seeing the group… Read more

    My son is 7 years old and 50 Inches. Would he be able to race alone or would he have to sit with an adult?

    Hello, Bhavna! All of our karts are single-seaters, so adults can't drive with children in the same kart. However, based on your son's height, he should be able to race our Junior Karts, which requires a minimum height of 48". See you at the track!

    Hi, my friend is 17 and I am 18. Can I sign the waiver for her? Thank you!

    I don't think you can, you can go online and try registering

    Can I only come in a group and not individually?

    Hello, Bhavna! You can come both individually and in a group - up to you! See you at the track!

    My daughter wants to go with her 12 year old friends do they need an adult to go with them?

    Hello Kamryn! Yes, we'll need at least one adult to be with them, especially since waivers will need to be signed by a parent/guardian. Hope we'll see you all soon!

    What is the height range for the go karts in inches?

    Hello! We have a minimum height requirement of 48" for the Junior Karts, and 58" for our Adult Karts. See you at the track!

    Are the go kart seats adjustable for taller/bigger sizes?

    Hello, Ashley! The seats are not adjustable to make them larger (we have booster seats for smaller drivers), but we've had many NFL players drive our karts before. Also one of our employees here is 6'2" and over 235lbs and he fits in the kart just… Read more

    How long is one race?

    Hello, Me'Leah! Each race is 12 laps and usually takes between 6-8 minutes to finish. See you at the track!

    Is there a way to make a reservation for a party less than 8? To arrive as a walk in is incredibly frustrating .

    We want to bring our 16-year-old and his friends. Are the waivers available online so parents can sign them and kids can bring the signed waivers with them? If yes, the link…

    Apologies for the delay in our answer, Aimee! We do not have any waivers available online, but they are available in our centers. The parent or guardian that attends with the minors may sign them on behalf of other parents.

    Can I drive with my son 27 years old suffer of autism today is his birthday he loves to drives I want to make him a surprise?

    Hello Nicole! That's great! Yes, we work our hardest to accommodate anyone with autism. We would love to have you reach out to us at (925) 230-9502 to discuss specifics… Read more

    Are GoPro cameras allowed?

    Hello Jose. We don't allow GoPros unfortunately, but we do offer our own camera rentals for only $5/race. See you at the track!

    Hello, will you be open July 5th, or will you be off to observe July 4th? Thank you

    We're sorry for the delay in our response, Christopher. We're open every day of the year except Thanksgiving. Thanks!

    What if my group is more than 8 riders? Would I have to make a reservation?

    Hey Christian! Sorry for the delay. You don't have to make a reservation (by booking an event) but that is strongly recommended. Hope we see you all soon!

    Hello is anyone there? We're trying to get a hold of K-1 racing. They do not pick up the phone they do not return calls. Now their voicemail today the voicemail is a busy signal. Are you there K-1 hello are you there?

    We are here, Ken! I'm so sorry it's been tricky to get a hold of us. Our demand has increased and we're trying to find the work staff to handle the volume. In the meantime, feel free to ask questions on here and we'll try to respond ASAP. Thank you!

    What's the approximate wait time for arrive/drive now after covid? And do kids race with adults?

    Hello Linda! Our wait time can vary quite a bit depending on day of week and time of day. Simply call our center beforehand and we'll be happy to provide you with a wait estimate.… Read more

    Are there any kind of arcade games here?

    Hello Erin! There are! We have the latest Halo arcade game, an awesome racing arcade game, and a punching bag game. Plus, two claw machines, a pool table, and an air-hockey… Read more

    What is the average wait time for Arrive and Drive?

    On a weekend I would say 45 to 90 minutes depending on if there are any big parties there. We waited 45 min at 11am.

    You're going to a place that races go carts and you're not wearing shoes? 45mph. Are you slow?

    It's an odd question. No shirt, no shoes, no service!

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    It's a LEGIT high performance go kart racing experience...

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    K1 Speed Santa Clara

    K1 Speed Santa Clara

    2.5
    (958 reviews)

    My son got invited to a couple of quick birthday races from his friend at school and he had a…read moreblast. I will say I'm glad I wasn't on the track with these teen boys but I'm glad they had fun. The restroom was nice and clean. I didn't try any food or play any games so my review is based off of my 13 year olds reaction. He enjoyed it so much we found another go kart place in Reno while we were there and took him to that one too!

    Where do I begin... called a total of 3 times to clarify information and possible scenarios before…read moredriving up 2-3 hours to celebrate a buddies birthday and have some fun. Unfortunately we only had 7 so we couldn't do the 8 person reservation. I called to get info about wait times (I understand that they can't give me an exact estimate so I told them give me worse case scenario) and I was advised that the group of 7 could have some long wait times so we opted to just come up with 3 of us. Upon arrival, place was dead other than 2-3 staff members within sight. We asked the individual behind the counter some basic questions being first timers at that location, we ended up purchasing 2 races and we received 1 for free because it was Tuesday and that was just a deal they had. After they took our money they said "well it could be about 30 minutes until you all race" which we responded saying that it's totally fine we will hangout thank you. Well since we had 30 minutes to kill why not buy some arcade credits and mess around (very mediocre arcade at best). After we purchased arcade credits, about 15 minutes went buy another employee came up to us to let us know that if we wanted to race we would have to wait till about 4:45-5pm because a group rented out the facility and there's just nothing they can do. Keep in mind when we purchased our races, 2:23pm to be exact, we got told 30 minutes. Somehow between multiple phone calls to confirm before the long drive and the day of upon arrival purchasing our races not a single individual let us know about this possible booking. ALSO no we did not show up before this group event, they were already there. Which in their defense the employee giving us a refund said "well we are not allowed to tell people about bookings". Great totally understandable I run a business my self and I understand private information etc. however the lying of race times, letting us wait for a bit and following up with "if you don't take the refund we will give you 2 extra races" well thanks but I find it hard to believe we got the full reasoning behind the situation... also to add more context, no we weren't those customers causing issues, being overly loud, or causing any sort of issues. Civilized beings and in return got a pretty S*** end of the stick. K1 speed its self is great but this location is ran by some individuals that have zero interest in making the experience rememberable. K1s slogan "Arrive and Drive" they have printed on their business cards left out crucial information. Arrive and drive past. Keep your money and spend it with a business that will give you the proper attention. Not asking to be treated like royalty. Just some common decency.

    K1 Speed San Francisco

    K1 Speed San Francisco

    3.2
    (669 reviews)

    Took the kids here for a little adventure during inclement weather. They had a blast…read more First things first. I recommend doing the waiver online. You'll have to sign again at the register, but it will save you a bunch of time when you arrive. Ok...for our experience. It can feel a little overwhelming when you first arrive if you haven't been there before. Having people walk in, with their own helmets, acting like they own the place will have anyone unsure where they should go or do when they first arrive. The staff make it feel very welcoming and friendly. After I finished check-in, I felt like the people with their own helmet. Tyrez helped me at check-in. He was patient, professional and friendly. When I say patient, I mean PATIENT! I had four kids with me and when it came to head covers alone, he got everyone what they needed even though I had to prompt the kids multiple times to come to a decision. We got there, but it was rough and Tyrez was amazing throughout! He even explained everything to me so that I wouldn't be caught off guard by anything and wouldn't end up frustrated...or at least that is how it felt. Next, know this. When they are running adult races, it's loud in the track area. Because I work safety, I have my watch set to alarm me when the sound exceeds the OSHA permissible exposure limit. It went off a lot. So, I measured the sound. It can get above 100 decibels. That's loud. Not as loud as a rock concert or fire truck siren, but it will make it difficult to have a conversation. You may want to consider ear plugs...or ear buds with noise canceling. The races are run very efficiently and they alternate between youth and adult groups. One safety feature the do great is that they are never on the track, together, at the same time. Safety seemed like it was well managed. When impacts happen, they throttle down the carts, to ensure everything is safe. One note though...and I see this as a huge positive...they let you RACE! Yes, they pay attention and focus on safety, but they don't scold or stop because of a little inadvertent contact. I was truly impressed by the balance they maintain there. In my group of four, two were a little scared and didn't race all the races we purchased (I bought the SpeedPass for each and it seems like a really good package for first timers), but they were amazing at helping me re-assign them to the others in our group. Luis helped me there and again, he was patient with me and helped ensure we got everything transferred correctly. He also answered all 5,000 of my questions throughout our visit. No, not really 5,000, but there were a lot. He was amazing! If I had any criticism at all, it would be for the game area. Many of their games weren't working because of a network error. It was disappointing for me, but it hit the kids hard. They should have someone dedicated to that area as it was never empty while we were there. I would imagine that having all working correctly would result in increased revenue. Overall, we had an amazing adventure there today and Tyrez and Luis were part of the reason why. Their track team was the other part...I just wasn't able to get their names. If you're looking for a new adventure, this is an amazing way to spend a Saturday!!!

    Came here for a date night, and it took 30 minutes at check in. It wasn't busy at all, and the lady…read morein the front had trouble with the system. She also didn't explain how getting our food, getting called for racing, etc worked. All the arcade game prizes were empty! And the system for the card reader would always have to reconnect to wifi. It took the food 40 minutes since "they were still working on food for a party". Mind you there's no one here except a kids party. They also got our order completely wrong! Wrong sauce and completely wrong entree.

    Nitro City

    Nitro City

    3.5
    (43 reviews)

    Been here twice, once for a birthday and once as a family. We've only done the arcade and go karts…read moreand they're both super fun! One gripe I have is that I wish the workers were a bit more attentive. We went on Monday and there wasn't anyone at the front desk for maybe 10minutes. They didn't have us watch the safety/instructional video which normally plays on a loop at the front of the pit gate. We had two double karts because our kids are young and we were put in a race with multiple other adults. The employees in the pit were good, one was a young lady who seemed new and a young man who obviously had much more experience. I'm on the shorter side and he recognized I needed the pedals adjusted and a booster seat. He also rechecked all our belts because the girl didn't put them on tight enough. So during our race we had to go slowly for the first lap, but then it was on! Unfortunately, I had to go slow because my daughter is small and apprehensive about the whole experience. I'm sure we were a hindrance for the faster racers, but most were very respectful and drove around us. One person in particular (an older black man who uses the name "007 Speed") hit me into the barrier 3 times and hit my husband and son's kart at least twice. He hit us with such force both of my kids have been complaining of neck pain. I told the experienced male employee but no consequences for Mr. 007 Speed even though each time he hit us they overhead announced, "No hitting other drivers or barriers. Next time you will be out of the race." When the race was done Mr. 007 Speed never acknowledged what he did or apologized. As we were leaving we saw him complaining at the front desk. So overall, I really like this place. It's geared for children and families, but definitely for anyone who wants to have fun. It would be ideal if they grouped drivers separately like they do for junior racers. Group adult racers with ones who have children/want a chill experience and a group for retirees trying to relive their glory days

    Carts way better than rp one, workers were chill the guy at the register was hella playa, one dude…read morewith glasses get no hoes he crashin out for no reason lmao bro a nerd Boost is a scam that shi does not work Workers got no drip tho ngl but it was fun the track is sick Definitely give a try

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