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Indoor Karting Carlsbad
Contact
6212 CORTE DEL ABETO
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
1-855-517-7333 - Group Reservations
(8 or more racers)
1-760-929-2225 - Front Desk
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
1-855-517-7333 - Group Reservations
(8 or more racers)
1-760-929-2225 - Front Desk
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NOTE: No Junior races after 8pm on Friday and Saturday.
Details
The Very First K1 Speed! Open Since 2003
Adult and Junior Electric Karts
Indoor Karting San Diego, Carlsbad, North County
At K1 Speed Carlsbad, our popular Arrive & Drive racing packages allows racers of all ages to experience the thrill of head-to-head action! Perfect for families, friends and co-workers looking for things to do tonight, Arrive & Drive racing allows individuals to come in anytime, without a reservation, and race in our high-performance all-electric karts. Racers can purchase one race or a combo package of 3 races at a discounted rate. We must warn you though that racing can become addicting! If you want to introduce the thrill of motorsport to a friend, you can also purchase gift cards.
K1 Speed Carlsbad is also an excellent choice for kid’s birthday parties, teen birthday parties, adult birthdays, corporate events, team building workshops, bachelor / bachelorette parties and other group events! Our meeting rooms provide a private space for business meetings or celebrations. Plus, we’ve sourced the best local caterers that’ll give your guests a meal to remember! Visit our group events page for more information or fill out an online inquiry and an events specialist will get in touch with you.
Whether you want to blow off steam after a long day at the office in Oceanside, Escondido, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Poway or visiting The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Carlsbad Forum and looking for some thrills this weekend, we invite you to K1 Speed Carlsbad in North County, San Diego. Our indoor karting locations are world-class entertainment venues, complete with professionally designed racetracks, spacious lobbies, authentic racing memorabilia, snack bars, and seating areas featuring leather couches and flat screen plasma televisions. When you’re not on the track, you can soak in the atmosphere and talk strategy with your fellow racers. To inquire about closures, please call K1 Speed Carlsbad today. If the track is open, then you are welcome!
One of the best indoor go kart tracks in Southern California!
Arrive & Drive Indoor Karting
An Arrive & Drive race is a timed event featuring up to 12 competitors. Rather than race each other for position, racers go up against the clock. At the end of the session, the racer with the quickest lap time is the winner and earns the privilege of bragging rights! Despite the relatively simple concept of a race against the clock, a timed session presents a unique challenge as achieving a quick lap time requires consistency and the skills to navigate and pass slower drivers. Just as in qualifying for a Formula One grand prix, one simple mistake can prove to be the difference between first and second place. And the clock doesn’t lie, so there are no excuses if your friend, co-worker, parent, son, daughter, or spouse beats you on the track!
Setting a fast lap time and taking home the victory in our Arrive & Drive races also requires mastering our high-performance electric karts. As with all K1 Speed locations, our K1 Speed Carlsbad indoor karting location in North County, San Diego uses environmentally friendly, all-electric go-karts. With 20hp electric motors and maximum torque available from 0 rpm, the karts feature superb acceleration. Unlike gas-powered karts, which can easily bog in slow-speed corners and are weight sensitive, our electric karts can accelerate to top speed nearly instantly, regardless of driver weight. The difference is startling for individuals accustomed to the anemic performance of lawnmower-powered karts. Quite simply, once you try our electric karts, you’ll never want to race anything else!
Come In and Race Today
Arrive & Drive racing is offered every day of the year, at every single K1 Speed indoor karting location. Contact K1 Speed Carlsbad in North County, San Diego today to inquire about private closures to ensure that our location is open for business, as well as for driving directions. We make the thrill of wheel-to-wheel racing accessible to young and old alike, and would be happy to welcome you to our 60,000 sq. ft. track, rain or shine! Have questions? Read our FAQ.
The employees were very helpful and encouraging 👏
leslie G.
17:34 13 May 25
Awesome staff, super fun. Highly recommend this place if you haven't been!
Sean D.
02:20 13 May 25
I went this past Friday to the Carlsbad location and all the workers were super friendly and very professional. They answered all my questions. They were every attentive with me and other customers. Super great work crew.
Eddie V.
19:01 11 May 25
Lots of fun. Awesome layout
Andres A.
04:18 11 May 25
K1 Speed is a fantastic spot for team outings, corporate events, or just a fun day with friends. They offer both regular and drift-style races, which makes the experience exciting and unique. The track is super fun and technical perfect for experienced racers like me, but also great for beginners. The staff give a brief safety and driving instruction before the race, so it’s easy even if it’s your first time. The team is professional and friendly, and there’s a food court on site along with arcade games and pool tables to enjoy after racing. Overall, a great value with prices under $40 per person. Can’t wait to come back!
rasitha K.
21:42 09 May 25
Amazing experience, fun time for everyone. Staff and management are incredible people and highly competent.
Elijah W.
18:49 08 May 25
This place is amazing love it I have fun with my kids teenagers lap to beat is 27 seconds I dit 29 not bad good luck and try not to crash jajajajjaja
Francisco P.
18:58 06 May 25
What a fun experience! My boyfriend treated me for my birthday so it was a special surprise. I loved it and definitely be back.
Verona E.
22:14 05 May 25
Cashier was grumpy and didn't smile nor was giving positivity vibes seemed she hated her jobShe first says she could hear us and then we raised our voice since she says she couldnt hear. Us and then says we are screaming in. Her ear maybe she should work with customers and. Be all sad looking but other than that facility was great rest are kind people
Yaredi P.
17:24 05 May 25
I've been coming to K1 in Carlsbad for the last 5 an a half years it is a awesome place to go an race play games, an you can meet awesome people as well I meet one of my best friends here, an the staff is awesome as well they are here to answer all your questions you may have, an when you do come an need anything just ask Mike, Sam, an Noelle
Dwayne B.
02:39 03 May 25
I'm sure you hear it all the time, the experience is great but EXPENSIVE! And the communication wasn't great. First we were told our first race would be soon, but we had to wait. Then we were told our next race would be later, but we were called right away. But I had fun.
Michael U.
22:01 29 Apr 25
First time at the site. Very Friendly and helpful employees. will definitely come back.
Don P.
21:31 29 Apr 25
Testimonials
Hello,
My family and I came into K1 on the morning of 1/1/16. Your offer to have us come in early so the whole family could enjoy a safe race with my son Garrett, made my year. Garrett suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident on 1/2/11, his best friend did not survive the accident. According to the statistics, Garrett should never of come out of his coma. But he did! Slowly but surely he recovers. Doing things we thought would never be possible, like driving a go kart. You and your staff’s generosity started our new year off right & created a positive vibe that fortunately carried us through the next day (which can be a very tough day for all of us). An extra thanks for treating Garrett with respect & consideration, like he and all people with disabilities deserve. Please share this heartfelt thank you to your supervisors and staff.
Forever thankful,
Krista L.
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