Frequently Asked Questions

Children should be 8 years of age or older, and must meet the minimum height requirement of at least 48" to ride in our junior karts.  Those 14+ years of age and at least 58" or taller may be eligible to ride in our adult karts.

All junior racers will need to be at least 48" (4’) tall to race. All teen/adult racers will need to be at least 58" (4’10") to race our adult karts.

No, all karts at K1 Speed are single-seaters. If your child is not at least 48", they will not be able to race for safety reasons. We do, however, have a small arcade to keep the little ones entertained.

There are various packages available at different price points.

Yes, you will need to purchase an annual membership if you are looking to race at K1 Speed as an Arrive & Drive racer. If you book a party, you and your guests will have the membership waived, however you will need to purchase one if you return to do Arrive & Drive racing.

The K1 Speed annual membership is valid for one full year after purchase (e.g. if you purchase your membership in March, it will remain active until March the following year). After the annual membership has expired, you will need to purchase an additional annual membership if you want to race, that will last for another 365 days.

If you don’t know when you last purchased your K1 Speed annual membership, a simple phone call or trip to your local K1 Speed is all you need to do. The cashier at the front desk will be able to pull up your information and let you know if your membership is still active or expired.

The maximum weight for our adult karts is around 300lbs, and maximum height is around 6’7". The junior karts have a maximum height of around 5’3" and can only accommodate children – sorry, no adults in Junior karts even if you meet the height requirement!

No, you do not need a driver’s license to drive at K1 Speed.  If it is your first visit however, you will be required to present a valid piece of photo identification in order to confirm your identity for the purpose of the waiver.

A reservation is not required to race at K1 Speed. However, for groups of 10 or more, reserving a group event is highly recommended as “Arrive and Drive” racing is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. To begin planning a group event please visit our Groups and Parties page.

All of the go-karts at K1 Speed are 100% electric. This means faster acceleration and no noxious fumes – a win-win situation!

K1 Speed’s 20-horsepower electric go-karts can reach speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour – the fastest in the industry. The Junior karts can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour.

Each location offers a unique track available only at that location, so there are some slight differences depending which K1 Speed you visit. However, the majority of our tracks are around a quarter of a mile in length.

K1 Speed is not like bumper cars. Our go-karts are much quicker and more responsive, and we discourage any sort of contact with our karts out on the track. If we find someone intentionally bumping, they may be ejected from the race.

No prior experience is required to race at K1 Speed. All drivers will be briefed on track safety, rules, flag and sign meanings, and kart operation prior to their first race.

While racing has its inherent risks, K1 Speed takes every measure possible to ensure all customers enjoy an authentic racing experience in a safe environment. All go-karts are routinely checked and serviced, our PROTEX barriers are the safest in the industry, and any driver found to not be racing responsibly can either have their go-kart speed decreased remotely by a member of our track staff or can be ejected from competition to ensure the safety of others. Prior to each race, every driver is given a safety briefing that goes over track safety, rules, flag and sign meanings, and kart operation. In addition, each racer is required to wear a current DOT approved helmet with a full-face cover and equipped with a visor or goggles (provided for every racer).

Yes, you can wear your own helmet at K1 Speed as long as it is Department of Transportation (DOT) approved with a full-face cover and equipped with a visor or goggles.

All drivers must wear closed-toe shoes at K1 Speed. Sandals or any other open-toe shoes are not permitted on track and you will not be able to race. Loose-flowing garments such as dresses should not be worn. We recommend dressing casually in a shirt with jeans/shorts.

All you need to bring to K1 Speed is yourself, a form of payment, and the appropriate attire (see previous question). We’ll provide the headsock, helmet and kart!

All drivers under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian with them and the parent/guardian will need to sign our Minor Liability Waiver prior to them racing at K1 Speed.

Unfortunately, we no longer allow GoPros or any other videotaping device on-track at K1 Speed. Due to improper handling of these devices in the past, which led to damages to the devices and our karts, they are no longer permitted. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wait times at K1 Speed can vary drastically based on location, time, day, and other factors. You’ll typically wait less during the week as opposed to the weekend. For an estimate on the current wait time, call your local K1 Speed directly.

It may be hard for K1 Speed to allow everyone in your group to race together during busier periods, as we will fill any vacant race positions with the next racers in the queue. However, during slower times you may always ask the front desk cashier to see if they can accommodate your request. If you have a group size of ten or more, we recommend booking an event with us which will provide private racing for your group. Just note, Junior and Adult karts are never mixed on-track.

Yes! All K1 Speed centers typically have an arcade and some table-based games such as billiards or foosball to keep the action going while you’re off the track.

Yes! At K1 Speed, you can enjoy a bite to eat or a cold beverage before, after, or in between your race sessions inside our Paddock Lounge. We are also a fully licensed facility.

It usually takes around ten minutes to complete a race at K1 Speed, but it just depends on how fast the racers are going and whether or not there are any caution periods. So the time can vary.

Alcohol consumption will be closely monitored to ensure no driver is permitted on the track while intoxicated. OUTSIDE ALCOHOL AND/OR DRINKING IN THE PARKING LOT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. If we have reason to believe you are under the influence, you will not be allowed to race on track.

Yes, typically all go-karts in a race will be similar in almost every way and are regularly maintained and serviced by our in-house mechanics. There are various power settings, however, so those who are more experienced at K1 Speed may have a slightly higher power setting than those first starting out. Since these karts are light, weight can also play a small role in your speed.

Booking your races at K1 Speed has become easier than ever with our Online Booking platform.  Avoid the crowds and wait-times by purchasing and scheduling your races online in just a few simple steps. Reserve your kart HERE.

Glo-Racing is every Thursday from 7pm-10pm at the Mississauga & Cambridge location only.