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12 January In Featured, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 13 Comments

Congrats to the International K1RS Points Leaders from 2021!

A big round of applause to everyone who made into K1 Speed's Top 50 from around the world! The year 2021 still wasn't an easy one to squeeze in racing, so it's even more impressive to see these names. That’s a lot of racing...

06 December In News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 53 Comments

King of Speed: This Exciting Knockout-Style Race is Back!

Will You Be King of Speed? So, you think you’re the fastest driver at your local center? Well now is the time to prove it in equal machinery. There won’t be any excuses - just go as fast as you can. We're bringing back our...

24 November In Holiday, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with No comment

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re Home for the Holiday

Thanksgiving is the only day of the year we swap our helmets for second helpings with family and friends, so we are closed Thursday, November 25. HOWEVER, we’ll be open the next day, Friday, November 26 at 11am. Stay tuned for a special gift...

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08 November In News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 22 Comments

Mario Kart VR Races to California at K1 Speed Irvine!

Mama Mia! Get ready for a whole new karting experience at K1 Speed. The worldwide phenomenon that is Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is at our Irvine location ! This is only the second time in history that Mario Kart Arcade GP VR has...

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27 September In Featured, Franchise, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 2 Comments

K1 Speed Bluffton Now Open in South Carolina!

If you're looking for a fun indoor go kart racing experience in Bluffton/Hilton Head, then it's time to get excited. South Carolina's very first K1 Speed is now open! We're amped about K1 Speed Bluffton for a whole host of reasons. Our Second-Ever Indoor Track...

20 September In Events, Motorsport, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 1 Comment

Win Tickets to the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach!

Calling All Sim Racers! The 46th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is coming up this weekend, September 24-26, 2021. To celebrate this legendary race’s return, we’re providing the opportunity for TEN WINNERS to receive a PAIR of tickets to Sunday’s IndyCar...

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19 September In News – K1 Speed by K1 Speed Staff Writer with 25 Comments

Drive Electric Week: Save Money On Your Race With Your EV!

K1 Speed is your place to race during Drive Electric Week! Being the pioneer of all-electric, emission-free indoor go kart racing in the United States, we knew we had to be a part of this worldwide celebration. So if you own or drive an all-electric...

10 May In Featured, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 19 Comments

Record Your Races: Rent a Viewpoint Camera!

Record Onboard Footage of Your Races! Have you ever wished you could record your racing experience at K1 Speed and share off your driving talent to the world? Well now you can! Introducing our Viewpoint camera rentals now at most K1 Speed locations! What Are...

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08 May In Featured, K1 Speed Orlando, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 3 Comments

K1 Speed Orlando Has Moved to a New & Improved Venue!

An All-New K1 Speed Orlando Is Now Open! Racers in Orlando, it’s time to get super excited - we’ve relocated your favorite go kart racing track to a new and improved venue right off International Drive! K1 Speed Orland is NOW OPEN at our...

01 November In Featured, News – K1 Speed by Ryan Jurnecka with 6 Comments

Reasons Go Kart Racing is Safer at K1 Speed

"Is Go Kart Racing Safe?" 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....