Go Karting in California

High-speed action awaits in California.

California is where go-karting began, and it remains the global epicenter of the sport. The scene here is split between two massive hubs. In Northern California, the wine country hosts one of the most prestigious outdoor gas tracks in the nation. In Southern California, the landscape has just been redefined by the opening of K1 Circuit, a massive outdoor electric "super-track" that complements the region's historic gas circuits.

The biggest news in California motorsport is the opening of K1 Circuit in Winchester (Riverside County). This is the first professional outdoor track built by K1 Speed, featuring a 1.1-mile CIK-approved layout with 40 feet of elevation change. Unlike their indoor malls, this track runs high-speed electric Pro-Karts (OTL E-Pro) that are capable of 80+ mph in competition spec (rentals are tuned for safety but still incredibly fast). It is widely considered the new gold standard for electric karting in the world. In Northern California, Sonoma Raceway remains the king. Located in the heart of wine country, this outdoor track offers "California's fastest karts on California's longest track". It runs gas-powered LO206 karts that offer a raw, mechanical racing experience on a circuit that hosts professional drivers for training. For history buffs, Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside is a must-visit. Operating since 1959, it is the longest continuously running kart track in the world. It retains its classic "old school" feel with a technical layout that has bred champions for decades. Important Closure Update: CalSpeed Karting (formerly at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana) is permanently closed due to the redevelopment of the speedway. Do not travel to Fontana looking for karts.

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K1 Speed Anaheim

Anaheim, California

Rental

K1 Speed Anaheim runs one indoor electric-kart track with a tunnel section at 1000 North Edward Court. Separate adult and junior fleets are used for arrive-and-drive racing, parties and comp...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting Torrance

Gardena, California

Rental

K1 Speed Torrance offers an electrifying indoor karting experience in Southern California, delivering fast-paced racing action in a safe and professional environment. Located in the heart of...

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K1 Speed Karting Burbank

Burbank, California

Rental

Located just minutes from Hollywood, Glendale, and North Hollywood, K1 Speed Burbank brings an upscale, zero-emission motorsport experience to the heart of Los Angeles County. Expanding K1's...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting Chula Vista

Chula Vista, California

Rental

K1 Speed Chula Vista offers an adrenaline-packed indoor karting experience in San Diego County, providing high-speed racing in a state-of-the-art facility. Featuring high-performance electri...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, California

Rental

K1 Speed Thousand Oaks brings the excitement of high-speed indoor karting to Ventura County, offering a professionally designed circuit and high-performance electric karts for an unforgettab...

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Outdoor

Go Kart World

Carson, California

Rental

Go Kart World is one of the most versatile karting centers in Southern California. Located right off the 405 freeway in Carson, it has been operating since 1993. Unlike single-track faciliti...

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Outdoor

Sonoma Raceway Karting Center

Sonoma, California

Owner/driver

Sonoma Raceway Karting Center is an outdoor driver-development and owner-practice circuit at 29355 Arnold Drive in Sonoma, California. Its current programme centres on full-day Stage 1 and S...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Irvine

Irvine, California

Rental

K1 Speed Irvine operates two indoor electric-kart tracks at 17221 Von Karman Avenue. The venue offers separate adult and junior racing through arrive-and-drive sessions, parties, corporate e...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting Carlsbad

Carlsbad, California

K1 Speed Carlsbad offers an exciting indoor karting experience in San Diego County, featuring high-performance electric karts, a professionally designed track, and a competitive yet fun atmo...

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Outdoor

All Star Karting Prairie City

Rancho Cordova, California

Rental Owner/driver

All Star Karting offers one of the most authentic driving experiences in Northern California. Located about 20 miles east of Sacramento, the track features something rare for rental faciliti...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Ontario

Ontario, California

Rental

K1 Speed Ontario is an 85,000-square-foot indoor electric-kart venue at 5350 Ontario Mills Parkway with two asphalt tracks. Track 1 is an adult-only technical layout for intermediate and adv...

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Indoor

Nitro City Racing Rohnert Park

Rohnert Park, California

Rental

Nitro City Racing Rohnert Park is an indoor karting and entertainment centre using adjustable OTL Superleggero karts with separate 48-inch junior and 60-inch adult thresholds. Closed-toe sho...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Corona

Corona, California

K1 Speed Corona is a fully indoor electric-kart venue at 1594 East Bentley Drive with one challenging track and separate adult and junior racing. Junior drivers need a minimum height of 48 i...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting Sacramento

Sacramento, California

Rental

K1 Speed Sacramento offers an exhilarating indoor karting experience in California’s capital, featuring high-performance electric karts, a professionally designed track, and a competitive mo...

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Indoor & outdoor

MB2 Raceway

Sylmar, California

Rental

MB2 Raceway in Sylmar is the original flagship of the brand, established in 2006 to bring high-performance indoor electric karting to the San Fernando Valley. It provides a climate-controlle...

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Outdoor

Apex Motorsports Park

Perris, California

Owner/driver

Apex Motorsports Park (formerly Apex Racing Center) is a premier 0.9-mile circuit located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. Designed by professional racer Rocky Moran, the track is celebrated ...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting Dublin

Dublin, California

Rental

K1 Speed Dublin brings the excitement of indoor karting to the San Francisco Bay Area, offering high-performance electric karts, a professionally designed track, and an adrenaline-fueled rac...

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Indoor

SB Raceway

San Bernardino, California

Rental

SB Raceway is an indoor gas-kart track at 217 East Club Center Drive in San Bernardino, close to the Interstate 10 and 215 interchange. Standard drivers must be at least ten years old and 56...

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Outdoor

Apple Valley Speedway

Apple Valley, California

Owner/driver

Apple Valley Speedway, historically known as Grange Motor Circuit, is a staple of the Southern California grassroots racing scene. Located in the high desert of San Bernardino County, the 0....

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Outdoor

Adams Motorsports Park

Riverside, California

Owner/driver

Adams Motorsports Park is a historic outdoor kart-racing facility at 5292 24th Street in Riverside, California, operating since 1959. Its configurable competition circuit is described as up ...

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Outdoor

Shasta Kart Klub

Redding, California

Owner/driver

Shasta Kart Klub is the karting arm of the sprawling Shasta Race Park complex in Redding. While the facility also hosts the historic Redding Dragstrip and Stillwater Motocross, the kart trac...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Karting San Diego

San Diego, California

Rental

Located on Main Street in downtown San Diego, just minutes from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, K1 Speed delivers a premium, climate-controlled motorsport experience. Shunning the dirt, ...

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Indoor

K1 Speed San Francisco

South San Francisco, California

Rental

K1 Speed San Francisco is a one-track indoor all-electric karting venue on Beacon Street in South San Francisco, close to SFO, with separate junior and adult fleets, an arcade, Paddock Loung...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Clovis

Clovis, California

Rental

K1 Speed Clovis is a one-track indoor all-electric karting venue in Sierra Vista Mall, with separate junior and adult fleets, an arcade, Paddock Lounge and meeting room. Juniors must be at l...

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Indoor

K1 Speed Santa Clara

Santa Clara, California

Rental

K1 Speed Santa Clara is an active indoor entertainment venue with one electric-kart track, separate adult and junior fleets, an arcade, Paddock Lounge and two meeting rooms. Current K1 rules...

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Outdoor

MB2 Entertainment Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, California

Rental

MB2 Entertainment Santa Clarita is the revamped evolution of the old Mountasia Family Fun Center. Spanning 7 acres, it has shifted from a dated arcade into a modern "social hub" featuring a ...

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Outdoor

K1 Circuit Winchester

Winchester, California

Rental Owner/driver

K1 Circuit Winchester is a configurable 1.1-mile outdoor karting complex in Riverside County, not an indoor K1 Speed centre. It combines public electric rental karting, owner-kart open pract...

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Outdoor

Bakersfield Kart Raceway

Bakersfield, California

Owner/driver

Bakersfield Kart Raceway is a cornerstone of the Central Valley’s karting community. Located off Alfred Harrell Highway near the Kern River, this 1/3-mile paved road course has been grooming...

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Indoor

Nitro City Racing Fairfield

Fairfield, California

Rental

Nitro City Racing serves as the primary adrenaline hub for Solano County, conveniently located right off I-80 across from the Solano Town Center mall. Taking over the location previously kno...

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Outdoor

Blue Max Kart Track

Davis, California

Owner/driver

Blue Max Kart Club is one of Northern California's oldest and most respected karting facilities, currently celebrating its 5th decade of operation. Located just outside the college town of D...

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Outdoor

Santa Maria Kart Track

Santa Maria, California

Owner/driver

The Santa Maria Karting Association (SMKA) operates one of the most technical and rewarding sprint tracks on the Central Coast. Situated directly adjacent to the tarmac of the Santa Maria Pu...

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Outdoor

Kinsmen Kart Club

Dixon, California

Owner/driver

Kinsmen Kart Club (KKC) is one of Northern California’s oldest and most respected grassroots racing facilities. Located on 20 acres of rural land just outside Dixon, it operates as a non-pro...

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Outdoor

Big Bear Speedway Go Karts

Big Bear Lake, California

Rental

Big Bear Speedway brings a touch of professional karting to the mountains. Located at the base of the Big Bear Snow Play hill, this isn't your average "mats and concrete" oval. The track run...

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Outdoor

Little Stockton 99 Kart Track

Stockton, California

Owner/driver

Little 99 Raceway is the hidden gem of the Central Valley's grassroots racing scene. While often overshadowed by its big brother (the historic Stockton 99 Speedway oval), this 1/2-mile road ...

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Outdoor

Willow Springs Kart Track

Rosamond, CA, California

Owner/driver

Willow Springs Kart Track is a 0.625-mile, 9-turn paved sprint track nestled inside the 600-acre Willow Springs International Motorsports Park. Recognized as the oldest permanent road course...

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Outdoor

Buttonwillow Kart Track

Buttonwillow, California

Owner/driver

Buttonwillow Kart Track is a critical piece of the 500-acre Buttonwillow Raceway Park, one of the premier road racing facilities in the United States. While the main "Classic" and new "Circu...

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Indoor

Millennium Kart Racing

Yuba City, California

Rental

Millennium Kart Racing is the adrenaline anchor of the Millennium Family Entertainment Center in Yuba City. Serving the Yuba-Sutter region, this 1,100-foot indoor circuit offers a technical ...

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The museum - permanently closed circuits

Boomers Los Angeles City of Industry, California closed CalSpeed Karting Fontana, San Bernardino County, California closed Bakersfield Karting Experience Bakersfield, California closed Camelot Park Bakersfield Bakersfield, California closed Moran Raceway Beaumont, California closed