Go-Kart Resource Center

Planning a first arrive-and-drive kart session? These guides cover whether it is hard, whether it is scary, license rules, kids vs adult karts, indoor vs outdoor, speed, clothes, cost, and what happens if you spin. You drive. The track is closed. Search a ZIP when you are ready to find a facility.

Looking for dirt and a trail? See the UTV Resource Center or the ATV Resource Center.

Quick Facts

• Experience needed: none for most arrive-and-drive sessions
• Closed track. Helmet issued
• Filter: Go-kart / arrive-and-drive
• Best for: first-timers and groups who want to drive, not ride
• Indoor and outdoor are different days
• Seeking Adrenaline does not certify tracks

Start Here

1. What Is Arrive-and-Drive Karting?
2. Can Anyone Drive a Go-Kart?
3. Is Go-Karting Hard?
4. Do I Need a Driver’s License to Go-Kart?
5. How Much Does Go-Karting Cost?

Beginner Fundamentals

• Is Go-Karting Scary?
• What Does Go-Karting Feel Like?
• Indoor vs Outdoor Go-Karts
• How Fast Do Arrive-and-Drive Karts Go?

Getting Started

• What to Wear Go-Karting
• Common First-Time Go-Kart Questions

Safety and Planning

• Is Go-Karting Safe?
• What Happens If You Crash a Go-Kart?
• Go-Karting With Kids

Destinations

• Where to Go-Kart in the United States

Ready to Drive?

Ready to drive? Compare arrive-and-drive karting near you. Start at /motorsport. Independent directory, not a booking service.