Just avoid this place. Waited 2.5 hrs and never raced. Every time we asked how long before our race would start they said "it's only 2 groups in front of you, about 15 more minutes." After 3 hours of that garbage we gave up and left. Just save yourself the time, go do something else. read more

Paid for three races. Got two, back-to-back: great! Now for the third race...waited an hour before asking about the delay. Told by the "manager" that he had called our names even though we could see another man at microphone the entire time we waited. The manager was never on the microphone and just simply lied. No refund available for their incompetence. I would avoid this business because they are dishonest. read more

They have gotten their act together at least during the early weekday times. If you want to be competitive, come when they first open up. Pure adrenaline will leave you exhausted after a single ride. read more

K1 Speed Atlanta - Father and son compete for bragging rights. Son usually wins. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I race here weekly. This place would be awesome if they could be more consistent with the karts. If I pay 15-20 dollars a race I don't want to get into a kart that has no traction and rides like it's on square tires... I'm trying to set a lap time...??? Also they need to stop mixing experience levels like first timers racing weekly racers.. people become obstacles and the other drivers who are experienced are basically wasting money because they can't set any kind of optimal lap time.. Plus it intimidates the newcomers...? That's def an issue. It's basically a real life video game. That's pretty much how me and my homies look at it. read more

They first said our race will be at 4:40 pm then when we showed up in line and he said that he confused my name with someone else has a similar name. Then he informed me that my race will be at 5pm. We showed up at 5 and he said our race got changed and it will be after 2 more races which is probably another 15-20 mins waiting time. So we arrived at 3:30, waited 1 hrs 10 mins for the race at 4:40 which is understandable but they kept pushing our race back and kept us waiting is not okay. My bf said maybe another day but I just told him ask for a refund bc their service is suck. We totally waited for 2 hours and drove 30 mins for nothing. read more

The review saying they nocked down stars because the lack of COVID protocol, gtfoh if you're worried about that than this nor any place is for you, stay home! If you believe in masks so much and they work so well wear yours (boom your safe!) ‍ Don't go anywhere there's a public gathering if your scared, let everyone else have fun and live their lives and give business' the respect they deserve especially in these hard times as business owners serving ppl like you read more

The place is awesome, it's really fun and energetic. The staff was very helpful and had a great sense of humor. I just wish that the people that complained about COVID regulations would stay home and stop being hypocrites. People who complain at a place where you are suppose to be having fun really ruin it. Overall, I love this place. read more

I came here with three other friends on a weekday with great anticipation, but we had a terrible experience. First of all, the speed of the cars are electronically controlled by the staff. They said that it is a "privilege" you have to earn in order to go the faster speeds. This makes sense to insure safety. HOWEVER, it is NOT SAFE to allow someone to go the highest speed at the same time someone else to go at a very slow speed. One of my friends, got rear ended so badly by a "privileged" high speed driver that she got injured from the seat belt, and pain in her neck. We brought notice to the management and they did nothing. No refund, no apology, just a simple "you signed a waiver." Also with the low speed they set you on, it was absolutely boring. I could drive my car around my neighborhood for that kind of entertainment. Save your money. And your body from the more "privileged." read more

Sadly disappointed! Was greeted very friendly by a gentleman which was the highlight. Extremely loud music was playing. Was asked to create profiles if we hadn't been there before. No problem there were people ahead of us. All the while never being explained anything about the facility. I explained a couple of times the children would not want to drive. We have been going to go karts that have double karts available. Then we paid and were given all our head coverings then get towards the karts and not one double kart. The nice gentleman said no they do not have them. Why after several times of me explaining the children would not drive would she not let us know that. Thankfully they returned our full amount. But being in customer service over 20 years someone should explain how to go over a brief "facility run through" with a new guest!! Very disappointed!! read more

I'm the fastest!!! ...in my group . I thoroughly enjoyed myself here. I wonder if there are adult leagues for this. I'm an aggressive and fast driver. If you are as well this is a good place to be just that. They may have had to pull the no bumping card for me, but I don't care. GET OUT OF MY WAY! read more

My son had been asking to go to K-1 but I knew nothing about it...one day we showed up. I was surprised! They make this seem like an actual racing experience. $50 gets you 2 races, headgear that goes on before the helmet and a T-shirt. He raced with his age group and they provide a stat printout at the end of the race. They have a great backdrop to take pictures with your cell phone at the end of the race, should you choose. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I made the comment that the place would be great if they sold adult beverages--I understand they will begin serving soon but I'm not sure if it is beer and wine only or a full bar. Overall, it is an experience. They have the option to purchase hundreds of dollars in rides and compete against K-1 racers in other states should you choose to make that dedication. read more

K1 Speed Atlanta - Getting the drivers ready for the race. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

We paid for two races and right away we were next to race. Then one guy had said we were going to be next right after but they changed shifts and we waited over 3 hours because the worker kept lying after 3 times of asking when we were next. Then we spoke to destiny and she said that we were kicked out the system and allegedly doesn't know who did it. It was a ridiculous waste of time. Staff was unprofessional and unethical. Would not recommend. To make things worst we couldn't even get a refund and their only solution is to promise us we'll be next after another two races. read more

Very fun place to take your kids, teens, or go as an adult. Best go karting I've ever done. Two things I wish were better- the long wait/unorganized staff and a longer drive. We waited for atleast an hour and there was not a lot of people. It was also a little overpriced, but super fun. read more

Just held a corporate event at K1 Speed Atlanta. Great time and definitely something fun and different. Everything was great and the staff made sure sure everyone had fun, was safe and enjoyed themselves. Thank you Yadira (cashier) and Khaliel (track). read more

Absolute fucking scam. The website makes it seem like you only need to pay $22 for one race which is already a lot of money. When we actually got there, they make you sign up, give you a card, give you a wristband and a mask, before they explain to you how much you need to pay. Basically guilt tripping you to just pay. After they give you everything, they tell you that you NEED a membership to race. The total for one race comes to $40... each race lasts for "7 minutes"according to the worker. Unclear information and ABSOLUTELY overpriced. Save some money and just go to Malibu instead... read more

If you're new racing here, they lower the max speed of your kart. I know people who go here regularly and confirmed that they do that and on request, K1 disabled their newbie handicaps. I didn't notice it the first time I went, but then I was with a group and everyone was on the same foot so it wasn't really a big deal. I got there, paid for a license and 3 races, told them I've been here before (which I had but as part of a group, so I didn't have my individual license). They gave me the same newbie spiel about what signals mean what that I already went through last time. During this, I specifically told them not to give me that handicap and to give me a kart I could actually compete with. And they proceeded to ignore my request and turn on the child lock anyway. The result is that regardless of how I handled any turns, my more experienced friends accelerated past me on the straightaway when my kart was already going it's max speed. To test it, twice during the "race", I made sure me and one of the other guys took that final turn the same way with me slightly ahead but as I gave him room, he quickly pulled far ahead of me even as we hit our different respective max speeds at about the same time. I paid full price for three races, let them know I wanted to be able to compete, and was given training wheels anyway. After coming there expecting to actually race against my friends, I ended up feeling patronized, disrespected and humiliated as I was constantly lapped by everyone I came with. I still have 2 races that I paid for left on my card, but I don't think I'll ever be back to use them. Even if racing 2 more times is effectively free at this point, the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

We drove 45 minutes only to wait over 2 hours before leaving without racing at all! Our race time kept getting pushed back and it was not even a busy day. Customer service, even the bare minimum, was non existent - no apologies, only a 'deal with it' attitude. Not sure how a business can be run like this. read more

Having never raced go-karts before (that is what these are, right?) I had no idea what to expect. We booked an adult birthday party, which requires an eight person minimum at $49/person. For that amount, you get a reservation for a 14 loop practice race, and then a "real" 16 lap race, complete with medals for your top three finishers. Though a credit card is needed to reserve the group, each guest can pay individually, which makes it really convenient. The registration/check-in process was very simple. While we probably could have walked right in at 7pm on a Friday without a reservation, by the time we left around 8:30pm, the place was hopping, and a reservation would be highly encouraged if you don't want to wait, particularly because the food and drink options at the snack bar are somewhat lackluster (think movie concessions with no alcohol). As for the actual race experience, having nothing to compare it to, it was more fun than what I was expecting. By our "real" race, I was actually feeling a little competitive, and managed to not finish last! These karts do get pretty fast for electric powered vehicles, and there were definitely some tire shreds flying as we rounded tight corners. Other things to note: there are no lockers, though you can leave your purse on a little ledge by the operator. Closed toed shoes are required. If you have friends who don't want to race but still want to come watch, there are plenty of places for them to sit to cheer you on, and even to grab some cool pictures of you on the track. read more

This place is nice for children, however it seems run by Teenagers. My husband placed an order for something light to eat as that's what they offer (think movie concession stand) options. He waited for over 30 minutes then alerted the staff a young lady who said they hadn't even placed the order, although my husband had ordered directly through the manager who seemed to be the only grown person working in the entire establishment. Other than the wait time for the food.., the wait times in between rides is absolutely ridiculous as well. We bided our time by playing pool & let the children place the other games. They can certainly do much better & need more adult leadership to be able to run this place more effective as it has potential to be great!! The children enjoyed themselves in spite of & we enjoyed watching them have fun as well when they did get to ride as we signed them up for a couple of races. Be prepared to stay awhile if you sign up for more than 1 race. read more

VROOM! VROOM! IT IS ON AND POPPING! Did you say go Karts? I'm in! I never knew that this place even existed and it has been here for three years. You have an indoor racing track with electric cars and you get to go 14.5 laps at a maximum speed of 45 mph. This takes an average of 8 minutes according to the attendant. You can actually purchase 3 rides for $39, (weekday special) and save $21. It seems that the more rides you purchase, the more you save. They are very busy on the weekends and waits can be as long as 1.5 hours so you may want to plan accordingly. Because this center is rather small and intimate, it is perfect for families. You can also play pool, air hockey and video games while you are there. There is a small cafe and dining area should you need something to eat or drink. This would be a perfect holiday activity and I can't wait to return with the family. read more

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Pretty fun experience overall. Not sure if it's worth the price though... $20 for one race PLUS $7 for a "license." I can go somewhere else and race go-karts outdoors for cheaper and not have to pay for a useless license. When you arrive you have to make a profile in their computer system, if you've never been there before. Then you pay and wait until they call your name over the speaker. They give you a quick run-down of the meanings of the different flags. You get a head sock and helmet and they tell you which kart number you're assigned to. Just a tip-You can hardly hear anything once you have the helmet on. First race-I was put in the front kart. Was so confused. The guy didn't use flags, just waved us onto the track. I had no idea if the race was starting or what!?? I kept looking at him and looking back for the GREEN FLAG THAT MEANS GO but there was no flag waving! I learned in the second race that they usher all the racers out one at a time onto the track. While they're doing that your speed is controlled to the minimum. Then when they have everyone out they automatically turn on the speed so you jolt off (if your foot is pressing the pedal). So apparently that is the way you know the race is starting. Like I said I was very confused on the first race because of this. They should have explained that ahead of time! So second race was with my group of three, plus a pair of men who were friends, and a pair of old women. This was a bad mix of racers. The two men seemed to be experienced at racing here, while my group was new, but the two old women were definitely new! I don't know if they purposely drove 10mph or if K1 limited them to that speed. It was dangerous having them going between 5 and 10 mph, the two men going the max speed of 45 and my group going in between. Those ladies were an obstacle for sure! Not saying they shouldn't be there, but K1 should not have grouped them with us. They could have been hurt because everyone who lapped them came close to hitting them. They should do a better job at explaining the whole process and what to expect. read more

"But right now, you have to fix this go-kart for me." -- Wreck-It Ralph (2012) I've been to Andretti and Malibu many times to race those gas-power go karts - and always keel it the next day (asthma sufferer). The smell, fumes, blech. My brother, having visited the Bay Area K1 Speed a few times had raved, so when it was time to celebrate Jose O.'s birthday, I knew this was the spot to come. We booked an Adult birthday party - this would give us the track to ourselves and give us the chance to easily race each other in a more organize fashion. They have 3 packages to choose from (each requires an 8-person minimum), but we went with the $49 per person option. This gave us a reserved time (gives us a chance to get to Duluth on a Friday night after work with traffic), a practice round qualifier (14-laps), and a 16-lap race. The top three end up with medals - and stand on the podium for pictures. How very Nascar of them. We had reserved the entire thing in advance and put it on a credit card, but once each guest arrived, we checked in on computers at the front desk, and could pay individually. Very simple process. Also, when one of the 8 of us was sick, they were nice and put the balance (which we had to pay for) onto a gift card for the birthday boy, so he can come back and use it to race at another time. Very well done, K1. I wouldn't expect to eat anything here - the food options did not look that appealing (probably would be for kids). It seemed pretty slow for a Friday night, but the staff was on top of everything and answered questions pretty well and managed our group and about 4 others without missing a beat. The karts, in comparison to gas karts, go faster. They whip around the curves pretty fast too, so knowing how and when to accelerate is important. Also, learning the flags is a must - they did a great job during the qualifier warning of someone coming up behind you. However, during the actual race - no flags. This was a disappointment. I was bumped a LOT. Luckily, it was just rubbing, and as Tom Cruise said - "rubbin' is racin'." The biggest downside is the wait time. They had us in the karts (in head socks and helmets), waiting for two groups before us to race - I would guess about 15-20 minutes? My complaint about this is that we had a reservation. Maybe the other groups did too, but then they are not managing time well. Sitting for so long is not the most comfortable thing. Because we had 2 races, there were groups that went between our races - this was great since I needed a breather in-between. So we didn't start right at 7pm, but we were done about 8:30pm, or so. The second race, I did not get right into the kart like most of my friends did - I needed a break (or rather my knees did). At the end, they took our pictures and gave us printed out sheets with our lap times, standings, and split times. The staff was nice enough to take pictures on everyone's phones as well - and took one on K1's iPad - maybe for their website. I would definitely come back, but maybe as an individual versus a group. $49 is a lot of money, but making the birthday boy happy was well worth it. I know I prefer it to the gas machines, and we certainly drove quite a bit. I'm curious to see what a regular racing experience would be like - and cost. read more

First of all they need someone at the door telling you to register at the computers available then proceed to a line that has no order people standing any which way...I had to figure out where to stand because I didn't want to appear like I'm jumping in line.... They NEED ORDER FIRST AND FOREMOST....overall after the hour and 45 minute wait to race....it was a Saturday an they were busy...it was really fun...3 of us went it was $81 dollars so it's kind of pricey... I guess going to have to get the groupon the website was talking about.. Go during the week.. read more

K1 Speed Atlanta - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

K-1 speed will be single-handedly responsible for years to come of the abundance of chaotic and demonic Atlanta Metro drivers! This is the spot! It's stupid fun! All the cars are electric! So there are no fumes to die from like 10 years from now, also the cars are crazy fast and very responsive. They showcase a live stat board for spectators to keep track of the fastest times. At the end of the race they print out a data sheet of your final racing results. Now if you're going to be lame and cheap! One 12 lap race is going to cost you $19.99 and but if you're gangsta!.....Not a Wanksta!... and not afraid to break out the black card, the better deal is to buy the three race package for $39.99! I bought the annual membership for both my girls for about $6 apiece therefore, the races would never expire as long as K-1 speed is in business..... But I'm not to worry about that because a business model like this is straight cray cray! My kids are 8 and 9 years old so I was comfortable putting them in the junior races with other racers with similar skill set. The track is located 22 miles from the Atlanta city center.... And finally if you want to avoid the crowd swing by Monday Thursday! I hope you like my review please friend me and check out my YouTube channel at www.lemillions.com Peace up and A-Town down! read more

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If I could give ZERO stars, I would!! The staff seemed great when we signed in however they are dishonest and give you the run around. We waited for OVER 3 hours while parties of 10-12 people that came in after us got to go while we get bumped back repeatedly and they don't explain anything to you when you come in. They just have you wait and give you different answers on wait time when you see how much time is left before you will race. We are from out of town and had my teenage kids with me and had to just keep waiting. read more

I've always had a good time here and I've been coming here for a few months now. I think they do run into some issues when it starts to get busy, but lets be real who doesn't. The staff is always friendly and tries to help when possible, but sometimes I feel like they aren't too happy when you walk in with a groupon. Recently when we were there one of the girls gave us the stank face once she saw we were using a groupon. I brushed it off, but why be upset that we are getting a deal? Anyways our experience wasn't ruined because of all the other members on the team took care of us and also lets us run with just our group. I will say though if you can avoid going here on the weekend unless you have nothing better to do and like waiting around. read more

I like the place. Haven't been to Andretti but every one says it's better here. I usually go on weekdays rather than weekends. Once again I hear weekends couldn't be coordinated better. Personally I don't mind the price and what not. Great spot to go and have fun. Carts are really fun to drive and great control. Definitely recommend to go! read more

If you are a petite person I don't recommend this. I came home bruised and sore. They need to have a "fun" race and then a "serious" race. I came here to have a good time but instead I was beat up by people who just wanted to win. I got slammed into a wall when going around a turn by someone. Now my whole right side is bruised. They go faster than you think. I also think it is too expensive for what you get. read more

Fun time , great customer services, clean and great atmosphere with speedy service. The Gm Nate is amazing and super helpful read more

K1 Speed Atlanta - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This place does not seem to have anyone running it. I brought some out of town guests here. They purchased a three race package. There were a total of 45 people in the place when we arrived. They had 30 cars. Piece of cake, right? We sat there for an hour and we're never called for our first race. When I went up and spoke to a Manager he promised me they'd be called in 10 minutes. 30 minutes later they were finally called for their FIRST race. It was almost two hours after we arrived till the FIRST race started. This place is a HUGE waste of time and an even BIGGER waste of money. Go buy an unlimited day pass for Malibu on Groupon for less than the price of ONE race. You can race 7 times at Malibu while you'd be wasting your time at this place. You're welcome... read more

This place is very fun place to go go-karting the karts feel really fast and go fast but the only bad thing is how long they take to get things ready but over all I love this place read more

Fun, definitely fun place. Went once with the wife for date night after dinner, and boy did we have a blast. Very organized, and helpful staff. I will probably keep going on Wednesdays since there is a car meet going on at the same time outside. plus, is more of a competitive thing more, need to get my numbers lower!! read more

I absolutely love this place. My husband brought me and we had an Amazing time. The carts go around 50 mph and immediately go, unlike gas or many outdoor carts. You pay a $6 membership fee the first time. Three races costs around $50, But you get 14 laps for each race. They have other good packages as well as a $5 coupon on your race time sheet. We will definitely be back. read more

Went as part of a birthday party and had a great time racing with friends. The staff was very professional and courteous. The electric karts were much quicker than expected, but definitely have some unique driving characteristics when compared to gas karts. If I had to find something to complain about, it would be the price. We each paid roughly $63 for 3 races, but I feel like it was a decent value. Overall, I really enjoyed myself and would definitely recommend this as an event venue. read more

Brought my son for his birthday. He had a blast and will be back often. Get your adrenaline rush here. Very clean and well organized. read more

K1 Speed Atlanta - Watching big bro racing. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Great place to go to since it's like the only one around the area. The track looks nice as well as the carts. The price is okay, but it would be better if they drop it a bit more then I would totally go every weekend. Overall it's a great place with great service! read more

K1 Speed Atlanta - Rev - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I just want to Thank Savanah and Michelle for making my sons 13th BIRTHDAY super fabulous. Their customer service was absolutely impeccable. I will definitely be making K1speed my new fun spot read more

K1 Speed is not a bad option if you are a seasoned racer, the same cannot be said if you are just starting out or want an easy-going experience. Upon walking in, the atmosphere is instantly competitive with a dash of elitism. They also group newcomers with seasoned vets, which really muddles the pool and allows for a higher risk of injuries or accidents to happen, if you are not cutthroat, you will become an obstacle to someone who is. However, their karts are electric and the torque is quite enjoyable and their gear is in a well-kept condition. Also, as others mentioned, their advertised top speed is 35mph but your speed is controlled by the staff, they will slow you down as they see fit. read more

They make you pay for a membership for your first time! It's $50 and there's no option for a single race. They slow down your kart even it's not your fault!!!! Spend money elsewhere! read more

My partner loves speed so we decided to take a trip to k1. Although it's not comparable to street racing he enjoyed himself and made it on the leaderboard. The complaints about mixing experience levels make sense however the idea isn't really tangible. Some people may take it more seriously than others, but logically measuring experiences before racing would be a waste of time. The staff were all very nice and helpful! Overall it was an excellent experience! read more