Indoor Go-Kart Racing Des Moines

Located in Grimes, just northwest of downtown Des Moines, K1 Speed Des Moines delivers authentic, high-speed indoor electric kart racing to drivers across Polk and Dallas counties. Situated off Highway 141 on SE Gateway Drive, our center is an easy drive for racers coming from West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, and Clive. The centerpiece of this experience is our fleet of high-performance, all-electric karts engineered for instant torque and competitive racing on our professionally designed indoor circuit.

Our K1 Speed Des Moines venue is much more than a racetrack; it’s a complete entertainment center. Step inside for arrive-and-drive racing heats, private party rooms, arcade gaming, and trackside dining. It is a premier destination for birthday parties and bachelor(ette) parties, creating the perfect high-energy backdrop for any celebration. We are also a top choice for corporate events and team building, providing a unique environment to energize your team. After chasing the fastest lap time on the track, your group can gather on the podium for the victory photo and celebrate!

The arcade at K1 Speed Des Moines is a vibrant digital playground where friendly rivalries are born and settled. Located at our Grimes facility, this arcade is the place to challenge your group to a new kind of competition, with a curated collection of cutting-edge video games and timeless arcade classics.

Here, friendly rivalries are settled one high score at a time. A simple, reloadable game card gives you access to every game, making it easy to jump from one challenge to the next. The K1 Speed Des Moines arcade is a straightforward and engaging experience that perfectly complements the on-track action.

Our indoor go-kart racing center in Grimes serves racers from Des Moines and communities throughout Central Iowa, allowing driving enthusiasts to race regardless of harsh Iowa winter snow and rain. Year-round indoor racing awaits!

The other difference that sets K1 Speed apart from the competition, and the feature on which we have grown and built our reputation, is our use of 100-percent, all-electric karts. Forget about the lawn mower-powered go-karts of your youth. Our European-style electric karts are high-performance machines, producing tremendous torque and horsepower from advanced electric motors. These zero-emission karts outperform their gas-powered counterparts while being better for the environment, quieter, and arguably easier to drive. With our karts, you don’t have to worry about stalling the engine or dropping out of the power band in a tight corner. Our electric motors produce maximum torque at all speeds!