We recently took our son here for his birthday and he had an absolute blast! The racing is always exciting, the track is well run, and the whole atmosphere makes for such a fun experience. He enjoyed it so much that we ended up getting another membership for this year, this isn't even our first time purchasing one. Every visit here has been a great time for our family. The staff is friendly, the facility is clean, and the races are always a ton of fun. Definitely one of our favorite places to come for entertainment and adrenaline. Highly recommend! read more

Anaheim is our home track, our friends race here, our community. We know all staff and coaches off and on the track through outdoor karting leagues. Always had a great experience here. Lately vibes are terrible. New manager is rude, seems to treat the staff as if they're incompetent. My kids notice. Doesnt have that welcoming vibe anymore. Look I understand manager has a role to keep the business moving, his lack of customer service, empathy, and bringing good vibes is next to zero. Have had multiple bad experiences here the past year. I usually keep it cool and flow with it. Frankly I don't want to recommend this place anymore. read more

I went with a group of friends, and we were told that the wait time for the next adult race would be about 2 hours. We understood and were okay with it, so we purchased two races each. We waited the full 2 hours for our first race, which was fine. After finishing, we stayed by the pit area to wait for our second race to be called. About 30 minutes passed, and we noticed that other people who were in our first race had already been called and completed their second race. Meanwhile, four other groups were also sent in before us, and we still had not been called. I approached one of the staff members in the pit area to ask for help, but he was dismissive and rude. He told me to go to the front desk because he was busy and couldn't help me. I understand being busy, but the way he communicated was unprofessional. When we went to the front desk, we were told that we had "missed" our race. However, we were standing right by the pit the entire time, paying close attention to the announcements. We are certain we were not called, especially since races consistently send groups of 12, and we were actively watching for that. We were then told we would need to wait another 2 hours for our second race. This was extremely frustrating and unfair, considering we had already waited a long time and had been attentive the entire time. Overall, it was disappointing to spend hours waiting for such a short race experience, only to be told we had to wait even longer due to what seems like a mistake on your end. I hope you can address this issue and improve how races are managed and communicated, as well as how staff interact with customers. read more

What an amazing time and great place to celebrate my sons 10th birthday. The staff is amazing and very welcoming. They go above and beyond to make you feel special and to ensure you have a wonderful time. The food is very simple and very delicious. There's a good selection of foods and drinks for both kids and adults. This is a great place to enjoy a family outing and have lots of fun. read more

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This was hands down a great way to spend an afternoon with coworkers and customers! Cheap thrills at it finest!! read more

What an amazing place to race!! The track is well swept without much tire debris left on the track like some other tracks. Track layout is fast but challenging. Staff is friendly and helpful with newbies and seasoned karters. Karts are pretty well taken care of could use upgraded karts but that's a corporate problem. Overall, I'd come back here. read more

K1 Speed Anaheim - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

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K1 Speed is an absolute blast! From the moment you walk in, the staff is friendly, professional, and makes sure you feel comfortable and excited to race. The check-in process is smooth, the safety briefing is clear, and the karts are fast, clean, and well-maintained. The track itself is awesome--challenging, fun, and perfect for both beginners and experienced drivers. You can really feel the adrenaline once you hit the track! The atmosphere is energetic and competitive in the best way, and the facility is clean and organized. Whether you're going with friends, family, or celebrating a birthday or event, K1 Speed is a guaranteed good time. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, high-energy experience! read more

K1 Speed Anaheim - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Expensive, sadly when we got in the carts they were way slower than normal and would shut off on the turns. We stopped in the middle of the race to tell them and they said that it was because we were touching the brake pedal. So, I put my foot far away from the pedal and did not fix anything. Such a sad experience for the price. read more

I did a race with my son and it was going fine but after several laps two other racers were completely blocking the track horizontally as I came around a turn I didn't see them in time and hit them at full speed head on, I got severe whiplash. Normally if a racer is stuck the employee watching the track is supposed to slow down all racers to prevent a crash. The employee watching the race was oblivious to all crashes the whole race. K1 should have 2 employees watching the race to see all crashes and slow people down remotely. I am on day 3 of neck pain and I had to go to urgent care to get checked out yesterday after being very worried that I broke my neck in some way, I still have buzzing and nerve pain down my arm. What a waste of time, they have kids working there that don't care about the people racing it's just another day at their boring job they are complacent. Not following the rules or procedures they may have been trained on ages ago by some manager who used to care. They ruined it for me I won't be going back to K1 or any indoor go karts ever again. Thank you read more

This place is for kids and adult. If you're having a kids birthday party or going on a date. I totally recommend this place. You could play some games while waiting for your turn to go drive the go kart. The workers were friendly and helpful. I felt safe while I was there. They made sure everyone were following the rules while driving which is a plus for me. read more

Went to this location for my bday on Saturday night and the races went decent on arriving and purchased a camera for one race because I was told over the phone I couldn't bring my insta360. So once we finished all the races I went back to get the footage and they misplaced my camera saying they couldn't find the right one and had to get refunded. I just thought it was inconvenient that I was told over the phone I couldn't bring my camera and I purchase on for a race and couldn't get the footage for my bday rather than just bringing in my own on a chest mount and not having to worry about losing the footage or not. read more

Standard Go Kart Experience! Fun track, ruined by universal poor time management and an inability to categorize and order drivers on their skill level. A fun courses tho. The karts were all in good shape. I think charging people to use a video camera to record their laps is a bit greedy. read more

We were here for a birthday party on a Saturday around 2pm. It was not too busy it was perfect for a bday party. There was other party going on. We didn't get a room until 30 mins after. Kids had fun it was their first time. The staff was good at telling the kids the rules. The kids get 2 races. I would have a bday party here. Pizza and chicken fingers were tasty. They have beer and drinks areas for adults. Which made the situation better. read more

K1 Speed Anaheim - Kids lining up before the race. They have kids and adults carts. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

It was a really fun experience! The staff was great, and the manager Richard was super helpful. We had a small issue, and he quickly resolved it for us. During our second race, there were a lot of crashes which slowed things down for more than half the race. We mentioned it to Richard, and he made it right by giving us a race for next time we come back. Great customer service and a cool place overall! read more

After going to the Irvine track earlier today I went to the Anaheim location and must say it's super awesome there! First off the layout is super cool with the above the track viewing area, and track going through two tunnels. The staff also made it so much better, the manager Andrew was super friendly and polite and shared racing tips, and then both Tyson and Emma at the front desk were awesome to talk to about racing and the track. Going trackside the karts felt fast, the track felt insanely fun to drive, and both Alec and Brandon were incredibly kind, plus they were knowledgeable about racing and the karts. Overall despite this track being slightly feather from me (and my home track) i definitely think it's well worth it to come back again one day. 10/10 read more

As a first time go karter, I had no idea what to expect... There were no instructions, warnings, heads up... nothing. No crashing into one another, the colors of the flags mean this or that, and no talks of which lane to stick to. I went into it and the first major turn got me feeling a little woozy so I started taking it lightly... had no idea the purpose of go karting was to go fast AF. Anyway, I was driving and these idiot boys would crash into my go kart. Made me so mad bc if I wanted to be at a bumper Car spot I'd go to a bumper car spot. The setup is cool but the workers need to be retrained. I had said at the front desk that it was my first time. How can you send me in without any instructions?! FAIL for Anaheim K1 read more

K1 Speed Anaheim - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

I researched the website and found that K1 has an "Arrive & Drive" program. To most people, this would mean "you come and you can drive". Today, I learned that this was not so. Ten of us (adults and children) arrived at 11:00 at the Anaheim location to drive today. We were told that the earliest they could seat us was in 2 1/2 hours. This was because there were back-to-back parties booked, the only 12 carts available needed to be fully charged for the parties, and there were no seat positions available for races. This is unacceptable. My party went to Chuck E Cheese and K1 lost out on several hundred dollars of revenue. I understand that many folks have voiced their frustration with their procedures. I suggest modifying the website to give patrons a more accurate view of their policies, and to highlight that folks should call ahead to make reservations. read more

Don't come to this location. This is the second time we have been here and we're not able To race. We linked though yelp and called the location prior to going. There was no indication on the recording that K1 Speed would not be open to the public for racing. We checked in online and headed in only to be told by the attendant upon entering that racing was only available for parties and competitive racing. Racing for the public would not be open until 8:30 PM. No thank you. We would be hard pressed to try this again and understand why the ratings are dropping. I would rate lower than one star if possible. read more

I came here for my first time with a group for a birthday event. It was all of our first times and we were nervous, but it turned out super fun! For private events, they gave us time slots where our party were the only ones on the track, so that was nice. Once we were called up, they gave us some instructions and had us put our bags in a cubby and gear up with helmets. It was honestly kind of hard to hear the instructions, but use your best judgement and be safe. Our group signed up for 2 races for $50 per person, which was the perfect amount. The first race is 12 laps, which is more of a practice and they let people safely pass each other. But the second race is 14 laps with no rules, which I found to be much more fun. Once you finish, they have your results printed out for you too. I left this place with such an adrenaline rush from the driving. Definitely recommend for everyone to try at least once. read more

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Such a fun place with flexible service. They were very patient with our group and let us drive at the same time. A little bit on the pricey side but always a fun experience. read more

Lots of mixed reviews on this place so I'll share how our group has a fantastic experience here. First, you'll want a large group so no one else can join. We had 9 adults and made a reservation on a Saturday afternoon. We didn't have to wait to get on the track and didn't have any randoms. Highly recommend this step! These carts are electric which is awesome not a lot of noise or exhaust in your face like in the old days. They also provide you with a face cover to cover you inside the helmet. This place isn't cheap so you'll want to make sure you stack the deck in your favor and be with your friends to get your moneys worth. The carts are decently fast. Something to note is not all carts drive the same I noticed the steering and handling varied on the cart. We bought the 3 race package. The first two were time based, best lap time wins. Ideally you want to space out so you don't have to run into people and can run at your own pace. The last race was was an actual race! They let us pass freely and it was a ton of fun--granted we did have a full group of adults so let let us go at it. Overall I had a blast and at the end they have a podium and hand out trophies!!! I got second so easy to say I had a great time! Tips: How to win your race! If it's based on best lap try to isolate yourself you don't want to be by anyone since it doesn't matter the order you finish, only your best lap matters. The staff can see if you know how to drive or not based on your lines and will make less skilled drivers let you pass. There's no need for any contact here ideally you're able to sprint at your own pace I honestly would have been faster if I didn't have to slow down to avoid hitting friends. For an actual race, watch Nascar or F1, protect the inside lane to block passing and hit your lines. The cart gives you feedback and skips when you're cornering too fast so you can adjust your speed each lap. The brakes don't antilock so you'll likely spin out if you press and hold... don't do that. There's two hairpin turns which will force you to slow down hit your line and try not to brake on these. read more

K1 Speed Anaheim - 2nd place and best lap time! - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came here and brought a friend's kid who was visiting from Australia to experience GoKarting. He had lots of fun. Waiting in line can be a little long though. His mood went sour after getting really excited playing the arcade area and winning a stuffed animal from the claw machine. It had a huge rip on it and when asked if we can get it replaced, the associate said the stuffed animals come as is. That is very unfortunate seeing him spent a lot of his game card money on a ripped stuffed animal. read more

Had great time at 10 year old party. Able to accommodate last minute add of 13th guest. Flexible!

My wife and I are moving, so we decided to have one last big date night here. So, we decided to do go Karting then a nice dinner followed by frozen yogurt and then we'd decide what we'd wanna do next after that. So, we arrived and joined the race. It was just me and my wife, we had the whole track for our race to ourselves. The first 8 laps were fantastic. It was so fast and so much fun. My wife was racing much slower, enjoying more of a casual race. Well, everything turned bad when her kart randomly stopped on a dime in the middle of the race for no reason, jolting her forward and giving her some whiplash. She sat completely motionless wondering what happened. Meanwhile, I was driving behind her at full speed and had no time to stop. I slammed into her back at full speed which whip lashed her head back and forth, and also caused me to whip my head forward due to the impact. I hit my wife's kart so hard it slammed her forward into the bumper wall. Thats three sepatate impacts. A staff member came to turn her car back on. She asked what happened but maybe he didn't hear under our helmets. We finished the race slower and cautiously, soon feeling the effects of the race. When we exited, I could tell my wife was glassy eyed and not looking good. We've done sky diving and rock climbing and sports so we're no stranger to risk and injuries in our lifetime, its a part of participating in certain activities. We went to the front desk to ask what happened to her kart, why did it stop and force a collision. About 10 minutes later, a person came out i think named Matt. I asked why her kart stopped, because we were concerned that maybe it was a malfunctioning kart and needs to be removed from circulation ASAP or maybe the staff member made a mistake and stopped it in which case they should be removed from operations. Either way, it's dangerous. Other kids and people were lined up ready for more races. Matt said he inspected the kart himself and nothing appeared wrong with it. He said maybe my wife pressed the brake and/or touched the brake cable which causes the kart to have a dead stop sometimes. My wife said she never touched the brake, she was going a medium speed and never needed it, which is why I was 2 laps ahead of her approaching 3 laps. She doubts she touches the brake cable, whatever that means. Matt said again that maybe my wife touched the brake or the cable and it automatically stops the kart. Just my opinion, but if that is the case, maybe they should tell people to not touch the brake or the exposed "cable" with their foot because it could cause your kart to stop immediately and put you at risk of a full speed collision with other kart drivers. Matt said he added a free race to our account. We said thank you for the kind gesture but we won't be racing karts anymore. I told him that my wife looks like she has a concussion and I too was feeling a headache. I said whatever happened there was dangerous even for go karting. Matt said again he inspected the kart himseld and sees nothing wrong with it and he heard the impact so he checked the kart as soon as the race was over. He heard the impact. Driving home, we got off the freeway and stopped at our favorite restaurant, the last time we'll ever be here again. Before we even parked, I started to feel the symptoms if my own concussion. We canceled the plans for our entire evening and went straight home. Tomorrow we plan on going to urgent care if we feel worse. On the customer service side, a refund on wife's interrupted race would have been appropriate for obvious reason. On the liability and safety side, this business should warn guests that if you touch the brake and gas pedal together at anytime or you touch the cable, you might be in danger of stopping and causing a collision at possible full speeds. We paid almost $100 for our first time experience here and left very disappointed. Needless to say, that extra race does us no good since we won't be back because were moving and because we felt it was not a safe. I hope the kids and other drivers look out. 1/5 read more

We have been coming here for years now and this review is long overdue. My son has celebrated birthday here with his friends, and competes in monthly GP races. I have to praise Mark the manager and Andrea worker, but I have nothing but good things to say about entire team. They coach my son and have improved his skills significantly. Great place with great people. read more

K1 Speed Anaheim - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

I've been to this location many times and usually enjoy the experience, but my most recent visit was extremely disappointing. There were several racers driving recklessly--bumping into others at full speed and causing crashes. Unfortunately, the staff did nothing to intervene or enforce safety rules, even after repeated incidents. This lack of oversight created an unsafe and frustrating environment. It was hard to enjoy the race when I was being slammed into the entire time, and it felt like safety just wasn't a priority. For the price, I expected a much more controlled and enjoyable experience. I hope management takes this seriously and begins enforcing the rules to protect all guests and maintain the quality this location is known for. read more

Very professional and friendly crew of employees. Our daughter is 10 but very much not a risk taker. She ended up going 4 times and had the time of her life! read more

The track is fun but the staff leave something to be desired . There lack of attentiveness from the employees is baffling. During our race there was three guys working the track that all had a stick up their rear. If Im spending $40 for a lap can I have some decency? Assholes. read more

To start with, when you call you get a call center and not the actual facility. You can't make a reservation for less than 8 people. I had a group of 5 and we had to wait 2 hours for the first ride. The arcade is lack luster so it was a challenge keeping 5 teens busy while we endured the wait. Overall I was very disappointed with the whole experience. First time/ last time visitor. read more

$50 for 2 rides, annual membership required. Each race is about 12 laps, which takes maybe 15 or so minutes to finish. Pretty well run and organized, just a bit costly. Staff is helpful and focused on the riders, which I appreciated. Many safety precautions in place to make sure the experience is safe and fun. We waited about 20 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. Not bad at all! read more

We all had a blast. Came here with a small group of people. The karts were extremely fast! It was a lot of fun. It wasn't like what you'd ride at Boomers or anything else. The place was relaxing, fun, the food was good. It was just as I expected it would be. Looking forward to coming back. read more

If you're looking for a fun, efficient night out, do not waste your time or money at K1 Speed in Anaheim. The entire experience was a frustrating, disorganized mess from the start. I tried calling ahead to reserve a time, but apparently, K1 doesn't allow any form of reservation -- it's strictly first come, first served. Not ideal when you're planning a date night that requires arranging childcare. Still, I figured if we showed up between 4 and 5 PM, we could slip in after the kid parties and before the adult crowd showed up. Wrong. We signed up and paid for two races, carefully asking what the process would look like for doing both races that evening. The employee told us we'd race once, then simply put our names back in for the second round. At that point, they casually mentioned the wait would be about an hour and 30 to 40 minutes -- and emphasized that we needed to stay inside to hear our names called. There wasn't much to do while waiting, so we decided to try food and drinks at their makeshift bar. We ended up buying lukewarm sliders and wings that tasted like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp all afternoon -- absolutely not worth the inflated price tag. As our estimated wait time came and went, I checked in again, only to be told that it would now be at least another hour. This time, they gave us an actual "scheduled" race time, something they conveniently failed to mention earlier when we could have made a better decision. By that point, we'd already wasted hours sitting around doing nothing, and we weren't about to waste another. We asked for a refund and left. The bottom line: K1 Speed Anaheim is a disorganized, poorly managed operation that has no respect for their customers' time. If you're planning a night out and value your sanity, avoid this place. There are way better ways to spend your evening -- and your money. read more

This place is pawwwsome, I explain how much I like this place. To start their staff members are really kind and welcoming. Their rules are easy, not harsh they even host junior racing events for everyone to join. They got a beer place and a food bar and a small miniature arcade place. You are also available to do private lessons with the staff members which is kind of expensive with a woping $150 but they give you tips/tricks/ and suggestions. I did one and they made me do a couple of laps and from there on I got tricks on how to steer and control friction and a walk on the whole track and at the end they told me what I did good on and what I needed to improve. amazing place!! read more

I can't say anything bad about K1 speed. I love it the kids love it. It's a great place to go with a group of people.. The staff is always friendly. read more

I been to a lot of K1 speed and K1 Anaheim is one of my favor. GM (Matt) and his team keep the karts and track well maintained. I will definitely go there again. read more

As soon as you walk in there is a sign telling you where to go which to the front desk. Each person has to sign up for themselves and after you pay for the race, 1 time annual fee for special license( this is not a regular license anyone can get), and then you'll pay and get a head scarf to cover your head from the wearing the helmet. You will then sign up for your races we did the deal with 2 races so everything came to about $67 each. We went on Father's Day for my dad it was a bit busy so we were told it would be an hour and a half before we raced so we checked out the place. They have plenty of areas for you to sit and relax and watch the other racers. The cafe was also nice plenty of food options. I didn't eat as we had ate before coming. I will say I don't think it's a beginner place as the racers are really good! We didn't have any trouble with bumping or crashing into one another they are definitely . on top of it with that. I would come back maybe during the morning when I could have the track more to myself as to be able to take my time and learn the car/ track more. read more

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Daughter loves this place, she is a car and racing enthusiast. Her and I always battle it out when we come here. I believe they might need to do some updating on the cars and surroundings, but other than that it's usually a good time! read more

Both karts used by my daughter and I, had mechanical issues. The accelerator was not working properly. You could press it all the way down and get nothing, then release it partially and get full throttle. It was random. This produced a very jerky and unpredictable ride. It was also very dangerous. It definitely contributed to some close calls. The kart used by the third person (my wife) was fine. We alerted the attendant that there were two karts that had this issue and we gave them the kart numbers. They were uninterested. They did not take them out of the lineup and did not investigate the problem. We spent over $200 for this poor experience. When something goes wrong, you fix it. This is a basic expectation, especially when the problem could have resulted in an accident. We are especially disappointed with the way we were treated by the attendants. We also witnessed a little girl on a junior kart that crashed directly into a barrier so hard that her helmet flew off and landed on the track. The same attendants who would not address our problem were responsible for ensuring that this young child has a properly fitting helmet and that it was secured safely. We requested a credit for just the races where they gave us broken equipment. They would not do it. read more

I used to go to K1 a lot when I was 10-12 years old and I am now 24 years old and a lot has changed. When I went as a kid, they were very organized and explained the meaning of the flag colors and safety rules every single race. I went for the first time after all those years and nothing was explained to me and the other person who went with me. The karts are super old and don't operate all the same. We decided to go again today and thought the first time was just a weird day and lo and behold, the same happened. We did three races and the second race, the employee did not check to see if I was buckled in at all. The male employee with the glasses and reddish beard was off putting as well. He should find another job because he has a poor attitude. Won't be back. Disappointed in what K1 has become - it used to be so much fun. read more

I got crashed into twice. There were a couple of younger drivers driving very badly, completely reckless. I'm at home now with severe whiplash and a horrible headache. I was surprised how much safety didn't seem to be an important factor. When I got hit the second time I was very afraid and didn't know what to do. Also another person from my party somehow had his car breaked by 'something' perhaps a controlled device? He wasn't braking and his car was braking when he was getting ready to pass by these kids that were driving like maniacs. It seemed possibly rigged. read more