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K1 Speed Torrance

3.4 (722 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Tommy M.

I came here with family on a special day, on your birthday you can get a free lap. K1 is location in the city of Gardena, this one open it door's in 2008 there is lot of free parking here, there are over 40 K1 locations. Once you register by self sign in and get a K1 annual license to race plus get discount on apparel's and accessories, the staff give you info. and Instruction, you are given a head sock assign a car, 12 laps is about $28.95 The electric cars are 20 horse power 0.45 in 2.5 sec. can reach 45 mph. that is top notch go karting. All of the staff here were very nice and helpful, this was so much fun and I can't wait to get back here.

Ashley J.

Still no refund. They cancelled our package and charged us twice. Horrible establishment. Do not spend your money here. They ruined my son's birthday.

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Steven G.

I came here for a birthday party for one of my wife's close friends. I looked into what was in store on YouTube. I bought gloves. In a geek. The first set of laps was getting used to it. I placed 7/9 in that first round, so I started 7th in the final race. I finished 3rd, though I had a better average lap time and better best lap time than #2. It was fun. I'm an attorney, so I'm competitive. I was competitive in school, in academic debate, and as a lawyer. So I was competitive here. I hope that I wasn't a jerk. I saw other people ram into others and cut them off. The boyfriend of the birthday girl ran her into a wall. I didn't do that. It was an interesting human behavior observation experience. So this activity brings out competitive urges. Finishing 3rd made me happy, though I actually passed the other guy before the finish line. Did I mention I'm competitive? The people who work here are young. But they're nice and do a good job. The whole thing was pretty fun. I'd do this again. But I'd also want to get better at this. Did I mention I was competitive?

Very nice workers!
Faith C.

I had so much fun going with a group. The workers were very friendly and helpful, especially this guy and there was another guy with short hair who was also really helpful. I'll be coming again with my family

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Suzanne S.

If you come then they 1st open its great. Not crowded. Not noisy. Had such a fun afternoon racing

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Larry Y.

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU WANT A CONSISTENT RACE. Many of the cars are busted--on the final race (of 3), my car randomly stopped three times. I would be going at full speed and then it would just power down and come to a complete stop. The third time, I wasn't even able to finish the lap because the car just wouldn't turn on again. And this wasn't even an isolated incident, as my friend's car also experienced issues related to sudden power cuts. The speaker system was also really bad in the facility. While it was loud, the employees words would be jumbled into a mess, making it really hard to hear when they call your name for the races. Overall, while it was fun when the karts were working, the faulty karts made the entire experience terrible. I would definitely recommend finding another K1 Speed.

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I can't get enough of this place. Finally some Go-Kart for adults that you can actually feel the speed and race your friends!

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Loved going here just the front desk guy had a bitter attitude lied about racing times for no apparent reason

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I had to wait in line for such a long time just for them to tell me that the next ride was in 3 hours

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Ask the Community - K1 Speed Torrance

Is the annual license good for other k1 locations?

Hi Danny, the annual license is good for any K1 Speed indoor location. See you on the track!

When purchasing the amount of races, is the helmet included with the fee or the helmet has a separate fee?

It's included

What is the age requirement to drive/ride?

It's by height. My son is 8 years old but is taller than most kids his age so was able to drive alone with the younger group.

Do they accept walk ins?

Hello, Lucy! Yes, we do accept walk-ins! In fact, we've got Arrive & Drive race experiences just for that! However, wait times may vary depending on the day, time, and what events we have scheduled. Typically weekdays have shorter wait times for… Read more

How many racers on the track for one race?

Hello Lawrence! At our Torrance location, we allow up to 12 drivers on track at the same time. See you soon!

How much is it per person in Torrance?

Hello, LT! Thanks for your interest in K1 Speed Torrance. Each racer must purchase an annual membership for $7.95, then the prices vary depending on how many races you purchase. Please visit our pricing page at:… Read more

Is there a promotion right now? There's only packages up 3 races what if I want to do 5-6 races?

We offer a 5-race package, you just have to ask our front desk for the price. It's kind of like a secret menu..

Do we get to keep the cotton masks you hand out?

Hello, Sarah! Yes! The headsocks we give you are yours to keep and can be reused during your next visits!

Hello, can we bring a birthday cake to the facility?

Yes

Approximately how long is one race?

Hello Candice! Each race is 12 laps which takes anywhere between 6-10 minutes depending on the speed of the fastest racer. Hope this helps answer your question! We look forward to seeing you soon at our track!

Are u guys open in the gardena location yet?

Yes, we are! Please visit our website (https://www.k1speed.com/torrance-location.html) for our current hours of operation. See you at the track!

Iam trying to contact Anaheim & Torrance location & no answer . How can I contact either location?

We apologize if you have had difficulty getting through to us on the phones. We have been experiencing an overwhelming amount of calls recently. We're ramping up our staff to address this! Thank you for your patience. In the meantime, if you have… Read more

Are you working today?

Hello Carlos, as of today (11/4) we are still temporarily closed here in Torrance / Gardena due to COVID restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience. We do have some other locations open, however. Please visit k1speed.com to check!

Does everyone need their license to drive in here?

Hey Tony! A Driver's License is not required to race at K1 Speed. We just need you to meet our height requirements and reach the pedals safely: 4' for junior karts, 4'10" for adult karts. You will need an Annual Membership to race, however. We sell… Read more

Is it only one person per Go cart?

Hello Laura! Thanks for your interest in K1 Speed!… Read more

Is the food good?

It's delicious, Jeanette! But the best way to find out is by trying it yourself! Hope to see you soon!

I'm a big guy, what's the weight limit to ride and enjoy it?

Hey Darien! The weight limit is 300 lbs. We've had some pretty big guys from the NFL in our karts, so unless you think you might be bigger than them, you should be fine! See you at the track!

I have a brother that only has use of one leg. Would he be able to drive the kart?

I don't see why not!! He should be able to drive the Kart!!

My strange daughter wants to have her sweet 16 at a go kart place. Do you recommend this facility for a group of 15 older teenagers?

Kirk, absolutely!! The teenage level is perfect for these karts (well, nearly any age from 6-90). We host teenage birthday parties all the time, and more and more young ladies are choosing K1 Speed for something different, fun, and exciting to do… Read more

How many laps in a race?

Depends on your speed. 9-14.

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Review Highlights - K1 Speed Torrance

We needed a fun event for our summer interns and someone mentioned racing.

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This was by far the most fun I have had on a go kart! Armahni(?) the owner was a great host and…read moretour guide. I was in town for a football event that was happening on Sunday. Since I knew I would be there all weekend, I convinced two of my friends to join me in the go kart shenanigans. Armahni(?) and his girlfriend took us around the lake and alongside the canal for an hour or so ride. The best part was when we had the chance to "put the pedal to the medal" (as my grandmother would say lol) and race each other. To actually be able to ride the karts outdoors instead of indoors, and not be on a track made the experience even better. Good times! If you haven't done this yet, you're missing out! : )

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