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Art Ingels and the Invention of the Go-Kart

Art Ingels (left) and Lou Borelli with the very first go-kart outside Ingels' garage in Echo Park. Today, the inventor of the go-kart, Art Ingels, would’ve turned 100 years old. To celebrate, we thought we’d give you a brief history of the go-kart and see...

11 May In Charity and Special Events, Featured, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with No comment

Enter the Hot Wheels IndyCar Junior Grand Prix

Do you know a kid who’s got some serious speed behind the wheel of our go-karts? Do they love IndyCar and/or Hot Wheels? Or maybe they’ve just dreamed of visiting California? Boy, have we got a contest for you. Introducing the Hot Wheels™ IndyCar Junior Grand...

10 May In Featured, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 5 Comments

Earn Rewards, Challenge Friends, See Race Results

We warn you upon entrance to our facilities: K1 Speed may become addictive. We know that after one visit, most of our customers keep coming back for more and more. That’s why our K1 Speed App is perfect for the regular K1 Speed racer –...

09 May In Featured, Motorsport, Q&A by Ryan Jurnecka with No comment

Q&A: Ford GT Racing Driver Ryan Briscoe Talks Karting

Ryan Briscoe is an Australian/American (he just became an American citizen this year) racing driver with extensive history in both open wheel and sports car racing. He won Australian, North American and Italian go-karting championships in a five-year span, was a test driver for Toyota’s...

07 May In Events, Featured by Ryan Jurnecka with 2 Comments

The Perfect Venue for Your Kid’s Go Kart Birthday Party

So the time has come for you to plan your child’s birthday party at an appropriate venue. But with all the other birthday party places for kids, it can be overwhelming to narrow your choice down to just one place. Let alone a place that...

01 May In Charity and Special Events, Featured by K1 Speed Staff Writer with No comment

Come Out to K1 Speed for Indianapolis Cars and Coffee

Maybe it’s just us, but there’s nothing quite like starting your weekend with a cup of coffee, a donut, and a short stroll around some of the best vehicles that reside in your city. Such is the weekend ritual for thousands of auto enthusiasts almost...

30 April In Charity and Special Events, Featured by Ryan Jurnecka with No comment

Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Legends Tour Begins

If you’ve ever thought you had the perfect car to be made into a Hot Wheels 1/64 diecast model, now is your chance to prove it. Hot Wheels kicked off its 50th Anniversary Legends Tour at the global Hot Wheel headquarters in El Segundo,...

26 April In Events, Featured, News – K1 Speed by K1 Speed Staff Writer with No comment

Build Memories Fast with a K1 Speed Event for Dads & Grads

The month of May is almost upon us, which means many families are about to start planning for their Father’s Day and/or Graduation event! We’ll make your research for this event easy – just go to K1 Speed. K1 Speed is the perfect choice...

26 April In Featured, Motorsport by Ryan Jurnecka with No comment

Weekend Racing Guide: April 27-29, 2018

There’s plenty of racing to watch this weekend, with Formula 1, Formula E, NASCAR, and Pirelli World Challenge hosting races. If you’re visiting your local K1 Speed this weekend and you don’t see the current race on one of our TVs, definitely let the...

hot wheels legends tour 50th anniversary luftgekuhlt 5

25 April In Charity and Special Events, Featured, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with No comment

Luftgekühlt 5: Air-Cooled Porsche Heaven

If you ever go to Luftgekühlt (German for “air-cooled”), be prepared to apologize. A lot. Created by the only current North American Porsche works racer (and winner of Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, and Petit Le Mans, to name a few), Patrick Long, and Southern...