Indoor Go-Kart Racing Irvine

Our two-track Irvine location is one of two K1 Speed locations in Orange County and is conveniently situated off the 405 by John Wayne Airport, near Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. Free, on-site parking is available with over 140 spots for this 850-person max-capacity entertainment center. If you live in Northern Orange County, our Anaheim karting location may be more convenient.

Two of the best indoor go-kart tracks in Southern California!

Adult Track

Your lap begins with a high-speed straight that quickly shifts to the right for Turn 1. Resist the temptation to lift and bury the throttle as you head toward the right of Turn 2. Turn 3 is a sharp 180-degree hairpin and is your first chance at overtaking a slower kart if executed properly. Once you hit the apex correctly at Turn 3, you’ll be fed directly into the apex of the fast slight right that is Turn 4. From Turn 4, you’ll head into Turns 5, 6, and 7 (esses). How you hit Turn 5 will affect how fast you can take Turns 6 and 7, so make sure you select the racing line that gives you the most speed without sliding your tires. After the full-throttle esses, you’ll want to slow down quickly and in a straight line for the tight hairpin that is Turn 8. The inside of Turn 8 offers your second chance at overtaking, so try to line up your opponent on the right as you approach. From Turn 8, you’ll take a slight left for Turn 9 and then enter a hairpin for Turn 10. Nail your braking through the hairpins in Turns 10 and 11, then go pedal-to-the-metal to the start/finish line!

Junior Track

Irvine’s Junior Track is always a fun ride. Arguably simpler but more technical than the Adult Track, this layout has a rhythm you’re going to want to dance to. You’ll start the lap, and like the Adult Track, you’ll instantly be faced with Turns 1 and 2. Keep your foot planted through Turns 1 and 2, continuing to build speed through Turn 3 and down the short straight. At Turn 4, lift off the throttle and dive into the inside, hugging the barrier to your left as you approach Turn 5. If taken correctly, your exit from Turn 4 will set you up for a straight shot around the hairpin right that is Turn 5 (a great overtaking opportunity). Get back on the power early, go full speed through Turn 6, and stay to the right side of the track. The final turns get increasingly tighter. Take a wide approach into Turn 7 (another good overtaking opportunity), quickly dart right for Turn 8, then try to get on the power early to carry your momentum through the remainder of the track.

Preview the Irvine indoor go-kart tracks.