Indoor Go-Kart Racing Des Moines

In Central Iowa, K1 Speed Des Moines delivers a rush of world-class, indoor entertainment. Our facility, located in Grimes, is a modern answer to the question, “what is there to do?”, offering a dynamic and engaging escape for guests throughout Polk County and the greater Des Moines area. The centerpiece of this experience is our fleet of high-performance, all-electric karts. These are not the gas-powered karts of yesteryear; they are precision machines that offer instant torque and a pure, exhilarating racing experience on our professionally designed indoor circuit.

Our K1 Speed Des Moines venue is much more than a racetrack; it’s a complete entertainment center. 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. The center is also a racing-themed photo destination, where the entire facility, rich with authentic racing memorabilia, serves as your setting. After the competition, your group can gather for the essential victory shot and take a picture on the podium.

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.

So what makes K1 Speed unique? Well, where do we start?! First off, every one of our locations, located throughout the United States from Southern California to Southern Florida, is entirely self-contained. Our indoor go-kart racing locations, including our Des Moines location in Iowa, allow individuals to race every day of the year, regardless of weather. Rain, snow, sleet, or blistering heat, driving enthusiasts can come to K1 Speed, escape the weather, and start racing!

The other difference that sets K1 Speed apart from the competition, and the feature that we have grown and built our reputation on, 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! Race wheel-to-wheel at speeds approaching 45 mph on an indoor track!