Buckle up and hit the track at the most popular indoor and outdoor go-karting experiences in Orlando (Orlando Kart Center pictured).
Updated Feb. 8, 2023
Have a need for speed? Orlando is home to several places where visitors of all ages can scratch that itch. From perfectly tuned indoor tracks with tight, precise turns to massive, sprawling outdoor courses, Orlando’s go-karting selection offers a truly a wild ride.
The fun doesn’t even stop there, as many go-karting centers offer more entertainment outside the course. Rev up for fast times with go-karts in Orlando.
Indoor Go-Karting in Orlando
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Put the pedal to the metal in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, located just off Universal Boulevard near the Orange County Convention Center and a stone’s throw from ICON Park®. Featuring one of the world’s longest indoor courses and state-of-the-art SODI RTX electric karts that go up to 35 mph, with smaller, slower options for kids age 7 to 12, this venue offers the only go-karting experience endorsed by Mario Andretti himself. Adult racers must be at least 54 inches (137 cm) tall, while junior racers must be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall.
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After hitting the track, there’s no shortage of other fun things to do, including 12 lanes of bowling, over 120 arcade games, laser tag, a ropes course with a zip line, a full-service restaurant and bars, and even immersive virtual reality experiences.
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K1 Speed Orlando
Part of the International Drive Entertainment District, K1 Speed Orlando is a single-track racing center. With performance-focused electric go-karts that can reach speeds of 45 mph, speeding around both courses is sure to be a thrill. (Want even more of a challenge? Inquire about their Drift Nights, which take place every few months.) When you’re not on the course, hit the lanes instead at K1 Speed’s own miniature bowling alley.
There’s no age requirement to race, but all racers must be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall. To race on the larger, faster go-karts, racers must be at least 58 inches (147 cm) tall. K1 Speed also offers pool tables, bowling lanes, and dozens of arcade games, as well as a full bar, an ice cream parlor, and a full-service, made-to-order kitchen.
Karting Orlando at Dezerland Park
Enjoy Florida’s longest and fastest indoor go-kart track on state-of-the-art electric karts at Karting Orlando. Racers over 58 inches (147 cm) tall to tackle the Pro Track, while the Cadet Track awaits racers who are at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall.
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Karting Orlando is part of Dezerland Park, the 850,000-square-foot, indoor entertainment center in the I-Drive district. Attractions here also include the Orlando Auto Museum, Axecelsior Axe Throwing and much more.
Outdoor Go-Karting in Orlando
Orlando Kart Center
Located about halfway between our main tourism districts and Orlando International Airport, Orlando Kart Center (OKC) aims to bring you the most authentic racing experience possible. It’s home to a 6/10-mile track and a longer, 8/10-mile track, with real curbing and bumps like you’d find on a professional track. The karts are gas-powered and can go up to 45 mph.
If getting hands-on is more your speed, OKC offers bring-your-own kart races, as well as services selling parts, repairs or garage space for kart enthusiasts of every flavor. Though there is no age requirement to be able to drive at OKC, you must be at least 60 inches (152 cm) tall.
Fun Spot America
For a go-kart experience like no other, be sure to visit Fun Spot America, a family-owned amusement park with locations in Orlando just off International Drive and adjacent to Old Town in Kissimmee near Walt Disney World® Resort. The Orlando park features four incredible courses for guests of all ages who are 54 inches (137 cm) and taller, including “Thrasher,” “Conquest,” “Quad Helix” and Commander,” as well as the gentle “Cadet Track” for kids at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall. In Kissimmee, options include “Vortex” and “Chaos” tracks, both of which are for riders who are at least 54 inches tall.
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Both Fun Spot locations have a huge number of other thrilling activities, including Orlando’s only wooden roller coaster, the world’s tallest SkyCoasters, arcade games, bumper boats, a carousel, a Ferris wheel and much more. Admission to both parks is free, with pay-as-you-go and all-day pass options. What’s more, tickets purchased at one park are valid at both locations on the same day.
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