The fastest and best overall go karting experience I've ever had. Food and video games available too along with axe throwing and bowling. What more do you need?! read more

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

Octane Raceway - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Took the family here for a night of fun. We had a really good time. They have indoor track and give you a lot of laps for the money. We did group on and save 8.00 per person which made it even better. They also offer axe throwing and arcade. We only did go karts but I highly recommend. They also offer full bar read more

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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! read more

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The worst experience I have ever had. Went in on a Saturday around 11 and it wasn't very busy. The staff was so rude and the guy with the long black hair in the race area clearly hates his life and his job. Will never go back. Nothing says I hate working here like every single employee I met. read more

This place was pretty cool. Went there for a company Christmas party. We had a bunch of appetizers delivered to us and did a couple races. All in all is pretty good trip there haven't been there in a while. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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The staff was very friendly, clean facility and just a ton of fun. however I don't like that we were required to purchase a membership. Don't know when we will be back so I'm not sure why' we had to pay extra from something we can't use. read more

Went here with our 10 year old nephew visiting from Thailand and had a great experience. We bought 3 race passes and played games in between, enjoyed snacks and overall had a blast. We did the junior track so our nephew could drive solo and it was still amazing! Everything was clean and everyone was helpful and friendly! read more

When you're ready to rev it up and do some serious racing, then head over to Octane Raceway and sign up for two or three races! A small group of us met there on a Tuesday evening and elected to do two races. After you get your head sleeve, then you wait to get called for your race time. They make sure your helmet is on right and then assign you a go-kart. Once you go sit in your car, then they unlatch the kart and and you're supposed to watch a video that tells you how to operate the vehicle. I didn't even realize the video was playing until it was half over and they had already talked about how to go in reverse (trust me, it's needed when you spin out going around a tight corner at 40 miles per hour like I did on my first lap). I finally figured it out but lost valuable race time in my effort to be the big winner. I paid close attention to the video on my second race. Do that. Expect to spend your first few laps getting accustomed to the speed and handling of your go-kart. After, then go all out to achieve your fastest lap time. PRO TIP: you get BOGO races during the month of your b-day! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Octane Raceway - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Brandon and team did a great job hosting our son's birthday celebration. The setup was as promised and he checked back often to make sure we well taken care of. read more

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

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. read more

Octane Raceway - Regulars who will snap your neck - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Do not go here unless you want to be told to move over the entire time by the "track marshalls" so that their regulars can drive as recklessly as they want while you are being constantly policed to get out of the way for them instead of enjoying the time you paid for, told no bumping other cars while their regulars can hit and bump you as hard as they want with no consequence! Can't just have fun and drive the cart like I paid to do. Snotty rude young workers allow this. Definitely could do use new workers. read more

We had a reservation for 2 races and one VR. We actually wanted to change it for all VR Antonio assisted us and made us they was a solution for whatever we needed. This was an example of customer service at its best. Antonio is an asset to this business. read more

E-go karts?! Sign me up! I was pleasantly surprised with the speed of the karts. They have a lot of corporate events and we were one of the five groups there. They provide a game card and race tickets. We had the open bar for two hours and they have a great selection of drinks. They have a stock of high noons, drafts, and a full liquor bar! Limit two drinks with the go karts! read more

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Inefficient, inconsistent, and charges shady "fees." Here's the inefficient part. We went with reservations for the premium two race package. Even after booking online, we still had to check in on the screening the lobby, then stand in line again for half an hour at the register. Octane was either short staffed or everyone was new, because neither of the guys working the desk seemed to know what they were doing and needed constant assistance from another staff member. Now for the inconsistent part. We did two races. In each race, other drivers twice hit me so hard from behind that if I'd not had a helmet on, I'd likely have been concussed. So that was a total of four extremely hard hits. What did the race supervisors do? Nothing. When I left, it was with a headache and a noticeably sore spot on the back of my head. So much for their no bumping rule. Now the shady charges. Like I mentioned, we bought the premium two race package, which is slightly more expensive. Their website does not specify how the premium race packages differ from the regular ones. We didn't get anything different or extra while we were there. So basically we paid extra for...nothing. And while Octane is very up front about the requirement to purchase a membership once per year at the cost of $8, they are very tight-lipped about their "convenience fees." We didn't even know we had been charged an additional $10 "convenience fee" until we saw our bank statement, where it was listed as a separate charge from our original purchase. Upon reviewing Octane's website, I discovered that the convenience fee is hidden on the final purchase page, where it is lumped in as "taxes and fees," and which is only itemized if you click on the "taxes and fees" text. And even then, nowhere does it tell you what this "convenience fee" pays for. I've included screenshots from their website. A 10% convenience fee on top of the $8 membership fee feels excessive, especially when Octane goes out of their way to bury that convenience fee. read more

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Great place to race. Electric carts. Great staff. Very clean open areas. Very efficient process. They have food and adult beverages and non alcoholic beverages too. Just like at Teppanyaki tables the group you sit with makes or breaks the experience so does the group you race with. I had a guy on the track who had no clue what the hell he was doing. He bumped me several times and at one point he lost control and ended up sideways on the track after taking out 2 cars! So I had to slam the brakes as to not t-bone this fool and it wrecked my time around the track. So it's all luck of the draw with who you end up with trying to pass you or being passed by you. There are track staff that are on the look out for erratic behavior but I saw no one flag or talk to this bozo. After the race we threw some axes on sight. For $16 per person for 30 minutes I thought it was fairly priced. The axe staff member was so nice and helpful and friendly. Even helped me with the throw technique! Props to you my man !!! So much fun ! Props to the bartender being so sweet! Went to Mavriks (affiliated business) next door and just walked through it and it's a very upscale place. The seating area looked very posh and they have a regular bowling experience and you can get a VIP bowling experience. Lots of video games to teach kids all about Vegas in the future like a mechanical rat pizza child casino. Enjoy these places they have a lot to offer but be ready to drop some stacks for entertainment. If you wanna play you gotta pay friends! read more

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We came in last minute on a busy night and they managed to accommodate us. Can't say this is the best place to go Kart but they were nice enough, staff was good and the place is clean. They didn't stop some kid from playing bumper cars with everyone around the track, but otherwise it was a great time and the kids had fun. read more

Angel at the front desk went above and beyond to help me make reservations for my son and his 7 friends to celebrate a birthday. He took his time to explain everything and make sure we got exactly what we wanted. The manager Brianna was also such a great help and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend. read more

Octane Raceway - Race cars - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

2nd time we've hosted a party for our kids and this time it was a 10-person party that included 2 races, food, and a host (thanx Sophia)... Ideal place for Teens and with Mavrix's next door connected with a nice patio, it's a big expansion for everyone when it comes to more games. VR is on hand and the girls had a blast as they were all in the same race... which followed with a lot of verbal jabs thrown afterward as the girls shared the results. Races are pretty pricey, so look for deals or make sure you sign up for multiple races to lower the cost... a good thing, you don't have to use them all in one night thanx to the profile they keep on hand. Always a blast, just pricey for a single race and chill!. read more

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

My son and husband loved it! We stopped in on my husband's bday, and by the way we are from WI. It has drinks and food for adults and children. It is fun for the whole family. read more

Went karting here 4/12. Had a great time seamless process to book and race. Got absolutely smoke by some kid a few times :) can't recommend this place enough! read more

This place is amazing! Review for the Go-Kart race track Awesome indoor/outdoor track race for friends and family. They have a junior race (think max speed 30mph) and adults go 45 mph. Race is track in an awesome way, they track each lap in how quick your finish, not what place your are on the track. They take your lap avg and give placements. They sit you in and as you wait to start, they have an instructional video playing for guild lines and seat adjustments. This place also has an arcade, ax throwing, and bar with food service. read more

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It was okay, but definitely overpriced. The first race put us with people way faster, so we were constantly pulling over. The second race was the opposite--much slower drivers, so we kept having to stop. The experience felt a bit unbalanced overall. read more

I'm not the best person to leave a review for this place. I didn't have any food or drink. I'm not the biggest fan of go karts or racing. They were behind on race times. I'm sure that's normal. They also were like almost 30 minutes behind laser tag times too. There's a little wheel to spin if you leave a review and the group I was with said I should leave a review since it's kinda my thing haha. It's super fun. Just personally, driving to race/ go kart driving stresses me out. I don't like collisions at all. Everyone really enjoyed themselves though! read more

I may not understand racing or the speed of the carts some people seem to be looking for, but I had a great time. Service was awesome, everyone was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was nice, plenty of areas to sit and hang out. My husband and I were the only two on the track but we had a blast. read more

Came here as a tourist with a large group of friends and they accommodated our party, checked in on us frequently and were absolutely kind and amazing! Raceway and arcade was so much fun and bar had great drinks. In my opinion, service is the most important aspect of an experience and they were a 10/10. read more

I think this is an ideal place to kart for tweens and young adults. Ah, who am I kidding, I like this spot too and I'm not young. :) I haven't been here since Nov 2020 and forgot how much fun indoor electric kart racing can be. Much I have to say has been written in other reviews. I must say I miss K1 speed that has temporarily closed to relocate with two tracks. There the vibe is more serious. At Octane, the atmosphere has developed into a family friendly entertainment center. In the spring of 2020 they moved their two bowling lanes to the building next door and expanded it to 22 lanes with an arcade and offer food and drinks. The virtual playing area and ax throwing are also available for fees. A fun spot! read more

Kids had a great time. Lots of games and the racing was Awesome. Make sure you understand the timing of Laps and how you can advance if your a junior. Enjoy. read more

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Next time we will try the virtual AI game, too many rules for me they freak out if you accidentally hit the wall. read more

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Very cool place for teens and older adults. Fast Z go carts, virtual reality, Axe throwing and a full bar and food. Great service and friendly staff. read more

Immerse yourself into exhilaration games from teaming up with friends to beat zombies or get eaten, battle it out go carting, or throwing axes until you hit the bulls eye. From ages 2 to 100, this place is great to bond with your family, friends, or coworkers. If I am in Scotsdale, I will definitely come back. If you live here, you HAVE to Go! read more

Karts were fast, but no one knows how to drive them. If you've ever raced cars, this ain't the place for you. Under the guise of 'safety', they threatened to black flag me if I hit a barrier or another person. If people are that afraid, they should take up bowling. Definitely a generation gap in aggressiveness. Not a bad place, but they should have the runs flighted or something., read more

The day was fun, racing went well, the carts are easy to race and very responsive for all experience levels. Axe throwing was great and everyone in the group was eventually hitting the mark! The young lady running the axe check in was friendly and helpful. The entire staff we encountered was great. The only negative was the weird way they took reservations and charged your card. Everyone in our group had their cards flagged for fraud because of the odd fees and the way the charges were ran through...... read more

So we did not race. I just want to start off with that. However we had a party of 6 looking to last minute book a time if anything was available. Anyways the lovely attendant, Ava, said there was nothing available until 11:10 mind you it was 9ish. We said okay thank you and walked away. Fast forward... We were in the courtyard between Mavrix and Octane and Ava sprinted after us as we were about to exit. And she said "Wait!! A spot opened up at 9:50!! For 7 people" I mean this shows attitude and work ethic. She is the attitude that keeps people coming back. So I feel Ava deserved a personal 5 start review. Thanks Ava. We'll be back read more