Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Octane Raceway

    3.8 (550 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Services - Octane Raceway

    Bartending services

    Catering services

    Post-event cleaning services

    Octane Raceway Photos

    Recommended Reviews - Octane Raceway

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Inside
    Travis S.

    Octane Raceway is an absolute blast! This place is awesome. There is so much to do here - from go-kart racing, axe throwing, a virtual reality arena, an arcade, plus a full bar and kitchen as well. Seriously, something for everyone! Came here for a work event, and everyone had a great time. We played the Virtual Reality and had so much fun! If you're into zombies, you have to play Outbreak! I definitely recommend trying the VR if you've never done it before, it's intense, and so life like. Plus, you get a video of everyone running around screaming at the end to laugh at! There is truly something for everyone here at Octane Raceway! Even if you're just grabbing a drink and watching the indoor go-kart racing, this place is a ton of fun. Whether it's date night or family night, 10/10 would recommend!

    A lot of fun and great staff. Everything was very well maintained and go carts were in great shape. Staff was excellent.

    Liz P.

    This place was so fun! I booked three races for my husband and son on Fathers Day morning. We showed up and checked in on the kiosk monitors and then headed over to the bar for a Bloody Mary. The servers at the bar were very nice and informative of the goings on. The drinks were great and we were able to carry them around and play video games while we waited for race 1. They guys had a blast. Came off the track smiling and sweaty from the helmets. By race 3 they were done and a bit sore. They had a great time but said maybe only book 2 races next time. My husband was sore in his ribs for a few days after.

    Mark C.

    One of the issues with this place is that they are bad at answering the phone. Also, the list of offerings they have on their website are different from what's listed physically on their store. You can get nice packages that includes a variety of their games. They have go kart racing, VR games, axe throwing, and a small arcade section. Note that the arcade section is more aimed towards children as it doesn't have the adult staples such as Street Fighter and Tekken. We tried two races and a Space Marine VR game. The races are 10 minutes long and you can't do them back to back; they put a one race buffer between your races. I think it's pretty hard to find specifically a Space Marine themed VR game and I loved how true they were to the lore; you're fighting tyranids. You can play it on normal mode which is ideal for beginners or hard mode. There were only 3 of us and one of the people was quite experienced. This made for quite a fun adventure.

    Front entrance
    Mike C.

    The karts were fast, the ambience was nice, bathrooms clean and the staff friendly. This is a great place to take the kids for karting, arcade, and virtual reality gaming. I highly recommend bringing the family here if you're looking for a fun time. My daughter and I really enjoyed the virtual reality gaming! A must try if you're visiting Octane. They also keep scores for everything and have a printer so you can print your races and even a stage with a trophy for 1st, 2nd & 3rd - great for photos!

    April F.

    Make sure to make reservations! We called and the automated voice said to come on down. We got there at 11 and had to wait until 3:10 for their first run. The girls had a blast and want to come back.

    Regulars who will snap your neck

    This used to be our go to place for birthday 's and other milestones but we keep getting drama from the regulars. The regulars are the ones with titanium passes and will do as many races as possible in a night. They are easily recognized by the racing gloves, personal helmets, and deficient body weight/height. If you don't move out of their way, they will slam full force into the back of you or force you to spin out and slam into a wall. We all have bruises to prove it. The staff does nothing to stop this. I am looking forward to getting in touch with management to see what can be done. This isn't a one off, check out the other reviews for the "regulars" bullying everyone. Their names are on the top scoreboards as seen in the screenshot.

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 day ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Staff is amazing Regan at front desk is always incredible. Alex at VR is fantastic and Madi out on track is super friendly!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Erica P.
    55
    158
    72

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bart J.
    0
    137
    2

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike C.
    0
    72
    114

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of BD D.
    1
    37
    7

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    It's pricey. Worth it though! Brandon was so friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    No customer service via phone. Booked online and had some questions. Called a dozen times and left voice mail. No response.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jess M.
    0
    83
    28

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 0
    Love this 15
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ronne R.
    146
    292
    150

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hanna L.

    Hanna L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 14

    Ask the Community - Octane Raceway

    Is there a shady online convenience fee you add to all bookings?

    Hello Todd, I believe you a referring to our event fee. This service charge is applied to all… 

    How long is one adult race?

    Races are about ten minutes long. The adult speed races are up to 14 laps and the junior speed races are up to 10 laps. For more information please visit https://www.octaneraceway.com/kart-racing/

    Do you need to make a reservation?

    Nicole - You don't have to make a reservation online but during peak times and on weekends there can be a 1-2+ hour wait. -JP Mullan, COO Octane Entertainment

    Do you offer a free race on your birthday?

    We offer a buy one race get one free offer during the month of your birthday! Annual membership is required, not valid with online reservations, group events or other offers. Races are for one person.

    Are you guys open tonight?

    Here are our hours. We hope to see you soon! Monday: 11:00AM - 10:00PM… 

    View All 6 Questions

    Review Highlights - Octane Raceway

    “I wish They had a lap for people who weren't trying to pass, who just wanted to drive fast and have fun.”

    Mentioned in 16 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Mavrix - Dining area that connects to a patio shared with Octane Raceway.

    Mavrix

    (336 reviews)

    Mavrix is a Bowlero establishment in Scottsdale. I stopped by on a Wednesday night for the arcade…read more Parking is easy in the huge lot they share with a bunch of other businesses. One of the main attractions at Mavrix is bowling. Another is laser tag. I passed on both and checked out the arcade instead. It was time well spent because it's a pretty awesome arcade. I've been to the Bowlero in North Scottsdale and it's smaller than this one. Here, you have a bunch of fighting and driving games, interspersed with carnival-style games. I played 10 or so games total in about an hour. Wednesday is a great day to go because the games are 50% off. I didn't come away empty-handed either. With the tickets I won, I redeemed them in their prize room. It's a pretty large room too, with more prizes available than the North Scottsdale location. While I didn't have many tickets, I had enough for two pieces of candy and a T-Rex toy. Outside of what I mentioned, Mavrix has plenty of areas to sit, including a full bar. I haven't had food or drinks here, but I did take a look at the menu and it's a pretty extensive one. Definitely nicer overall than your typical bowling alley.

    It's definitely one of those all-in-one spots where you can bowl, play arcade games, do laser tag,…read moreand grab food and drinks all in one place. The vibe is super lively and modern, with a lot going on, so it's perfect for groups, date nights, or even just something different to do. The arcade had a good variety of games and the bowling area was clean and well set up. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend a few hours without getting bored. Food and drinks were decent--nothing crazy, but good enough for a night out. The menu has a mix of bar food, appetizers, and drinks, which makes it easy to snack while you play. But honestly, the service alone made me not want to come back. The bartender/waitress took our drink order and clearly made my boyfriend's drink stronger like noticeably stronger. I asked for the same thing at the same moment saying "she was going to hook him up " she didn't do it me, but still charged me the exact same price. That made zero sense and came off unprofessional, like she was more focused on him than actually doing her job fairly. It didn't stop there. My food came out soggy and borderline unappetizing, while his was completely fine. So not only are the drinks inconsistent, but apparently the kitchen is too. For how expensive everything is, you'd expect better service and quality across the board. The place looks nice and has a fun concept, but it's not worth it if the experience depends on who you are or how the staff feels that day. Definitely wouldn't recommend unless you're okay with inconsistent service and being overcharged for less.

    Topgolf

    Topgolf

    (1.5k reviews)

    $$$

    Traditional summertime hangout for me with the fellas or with the family. We typically book our bay…read moreonline, and during the summer, as we are all impatient, we take advantage of the lower pricing (during peak heat). With the cooling fans on throughout, it's not too bad. Latest trip was for my son and friends to celebrate his birthday and it was pretty cool to watch them hit after sunset towards Talking Stick with the changing billboard message on showing on the hotel. The Summer pass is definitely worth it for them as it gives them some options and mixes up the days for them to enjoy. Basic pass is $180 and includes 5 others to join, and for another $20 you can add the feature to make reservations online. It pays for itself after 2 or 3 times, and it breaks up the days for the Teenagers and adults.

    We came to Topgolf for a work event on a Monday night. We had reserved 3 bays and catering. We…read moreshowed up a little late to the event as we were having difficulty with Uber, but upon arrival - we were brought right to our area. We were greeted by our serving staff who were extremely attentive to our party and our needs. They were busy, but didn't make us feel like we were bothering them whenever we needed something. The opportunity to hit a few golf balls and enjoy the ambiance in the background was awesome. We spent a few hours there to be able to do this and it was the perfect amount of time. The restaurant was clean and had few people in it as it was a Monday. Our catering was the fajitas and they were delicious. They definitely had a kick to them, which I enjoyed. I ordered a margarita - which was a little watered down, but I also feel like I'm to blame because I didn't drink it fast enough. Overall a really good venue for a company event or just a night out with your friends!

    House Rules - Garden Party

    House Rules

    (69 reviews)

    $$

    First time at House Rules, located in Old Town Scottsdale, and I can't believe it's been around for…read morethe last two years! It feels brand new and the staff is super kind and friendly. - Super cute venue and I love the decor and the AI generated duck photos on the walls, LOL! - Expected board games with the name, but was pleasantly surprised to find miniature versions of bowling, axe throwing and curling! - This spot is perfect for company get-together's, which is what I was there for, birthday parties or just a low-key hang out with friends. Highly recommend checking out House Rules, especially with our summers being so hot. This is a great indoor activity. My birthday is coming up in August and even thinking of throwing a small birthday thing here with friends/family!

    We were exploring Old Town Scottsdale last February when we came across this spot. We were already…read moredeep within the 2026 olympics, so, we thought it might be neat to try curling. Now I realize that the 2026 was a Summer Olympics and Curling is part of the Winter Olympics, but we didn't care Upon entry to go to the host stand and tell them what you're looking to do (activities vs bar/waiting). The space is relatively open and you can immediately see the fully stocked bar, the bowling area, the back axe throwing lanes, and the enclosed curling lanes. We opted for a package that got us unlimited games (any) for an hour. We started with curling and we didn't need any special clothes or shoes. We were lead to a lane and it's set up like shuffleboard (you can stand on either side and there's two separate color stones). There's ice where you glide your stones and you stand on rubber for traction. You can glide by hand or use a piece of equipment that is essentially a stick to help push and guide your stone. There's an attendant on duty to help any stones that are stuck or that don't make it down the lane The experience was awesome. We've always wanted to try curling, but it's difficult to find somewhere that is set up to let you do that. We were amazed that we finally tried it in a desert of all places. There are no brushes like in typical curling, but you still get a sense of the Olympic activity. The bowling was fun too, but it's a smaller version like you might see in some novelty bars. Axe throwing was that of typical ax throwing. You had a couple different sizes of axes, there's lanes and you throw at a wooden target. They had computers to input your name and keep track of points. It was sometimes difficult to stick the wooden target, but it was fun We didn't try the food or drink, but everything looked good. The staff were very helpful. It was a weekend, and it wasn't overly crowded which was nice. Overall it was a fun experience Some tips: If your stones seem to be getting stuck down the lane, ask the attendant to move you to another lane. That's what we did and it made all the difference Explore the rest of bustling Old Town Scottsdale. There's literally something for everyone, and definitely check out the Frybread Lounge for some great Native American fusion cuisine Chee

    Main Event Tempe

    Main Event Tempe

    (586 reviews)

    $$

    Desert Villas

    I went on a Saturday night, which I know is the worst time to go, but we made it. Waited 1.5 hrs…read morefor a bowling lane. However, when we got to the lane, there were so many open ones. They did space us out pretty good, though. The lanes are pretty well-maintained. I bowled a lot better than I did at my local alley. It felt like the ball rolled straighter. The graphics on the screen were cute...halloween themed. Our server was attentive. I might come back but on a different night during the week. It was a decent experience. My only real gripe is that the women's restroom was a mess. My FIL said that the men's side was clean and there was someone in there sweeping when he went in both times.

    Negligent staff, management, and corporate. My wife and I took our 4 year old and 6 year old…read moredaughters to go bowling on Thursday of last week. I put my knee down on the booth when going to sit down, and an inch long glass shard (see photos) that was left in the booth lodged into my knee and made me start bleeding. When looking at the booth and the floor around the booth, we found many similar sized shards around. I immediately told a server who contacted a manager. The manager took about 10 minutes to arrive at our lane, and asked if I needed first aid (Yes, obviously, as I had blood pouring down my leg). He brought back a bandaid and antiseptic spray and asked if I wanted to fill out an incident report for documentation. I filled it out and he apologized and assured that I would be contacted by corporate. Nothing else was done to remedy the situation, and the manager didn't even move us to another lane. Did not feel comfortable finishing our round because we were worried our daughters would sit on or touch more glass. It has been nearly a week and I haven't been contacted by anyone from corporate. I would say that the business and company just tried to sweep this under the rug, but based on the glass found everywhere on and around the booth, clearly they don't know how to use a broom. Very disappointed and will not return.

    Velocity VR

    Velocity VR

    (10 reviews)

    First time doing VR and it DID NOT disappoint! If you want to have fun, but also get a good workout…read morein and ALSO have fear in your hearts - this is the place to go. There was a ton of kids at first so we got a little nervous thinking they were in our party but they weren't so we lucked out there . We actually had the entire room to ourselves! We played the zombie game (can't remember the name of it) but my bf got SO INTO IT! I mean he was RUNNING across the room. I couldn't stop laughing at how serious he took it. The two of us had a great time but I can see this even being more fun with a group of like 4! The room is pretty big but somehow we almost ran into each a few times haha. I highly recommend this place though. But please wear something comfy and not office attire like my bf

    Let's start with the instructions: the email recommends arriving 10 minutes early, recommended…read morebeing the key word. We arrived and checked in at 2:58 PM for our 3:00 PM scheduled session. At the front desk we were immediately told, 'You're late and can't join.' I asked for a refund and was told to speak with the General Manager. When we met with the GM, Matt, he opened by repeating that we were 'late' and that there was nothing he could do. When I tried to clarify that the email said arrival 10 minutes early was a recommendation (not a requirement), the conversation stayed argumentative rather than de-escalated. As a GM, that was disappointing to experience. We were on a time crunch and asked if we could join a later session instead, and if not, we preferred a refund. We were only offered a voucher. I also requested a simple statement confirming our check-in time (2:58 PM), and he refused to provide anything in writing. Overall, this was a frustrating experience and the customer service was poor. I'd strongly recommend leadership/customer service training and clearer policies communicated to customers.

    Octane Raceway - venues - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...