Go Karting in Missouri

For St. Louis residents, the top indoor choice is Amp Up Action Park in Ballwin. This facility runs a fleet of high-tech electric karts that feature a unique "push-to-pass" boost button, adding a strategic layer to the racing. It is complemented by Victory Raceway, another dedicated indoor electric track in the city that focuses on corporate events and league racing. Note: For outdoor gas racing, St. Louis residents typically cross the river to Gateway Kartplex in Illinois. In Branson, the karting is legendary. The serious driver's choice is Xtreme Racing Center. Unlike the amusement tracks nearby, Xtreme runs high-speed Sodi GT5 gas karts on a concrete circuit, offering the fastest lap times in the city. However, the most famous tracks are at The Track Family Fun Parks, specifically the Heavy Metal High Rise. This 4-story steel and concrete track lets you spiral up and race down a multi-tiered slope, offering a thrill that is more about height than raw speed. On the Kansas City side of the state, K1 Speed in Lee’s Summit is the standard-bearer. It offers the reliable, high-speed electric experience the brand is known for, serving as the primary league venue for the Missouri side of the KC metro. Ozarks Luxury: South of Springfield at Big Cedar Lodge, Fun Mountain features the "Thunder Alley" go-kart track. Designed with input from NASCAR figures, it offers a scenic outdoor racing experience overlooking the Ozarks, balancing family fun with a high-quality track layout.