I was researching for go karting teams around the Bay Area and SSi was mentioned several times so I…read moredecided to give them a try. The team is a family run operation with Jason being the head coach (also a semi-pro racer) and Maria handling all the logistics. I booked an arrive & drive session for their 100cc kart at Sonoma Raceway and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations. The kart was in immaculate condition and fine tuned specifically to my build; I met with them a week in advance to do measurements to ensure proper fitment, which was a first for me. Jason and his crew were giving me solid advice throughout the day, answered all my questions, and even gave in-depth guidance on taking the next steps with purchasing my own kart. You can absolutely see the care and passion they have for this sport and how they want to help you progress into a better driver. Although their main focus is driver development through SIM training, they are truly devoted to helping you grow as a driver and ensure you have a fun time.

We hired SSI Racing team to come out to our office for filming. The staff was great! Maria, Jason…read moreand Carlos helped out staff moving the Go Karts around for particular shots, they let the cast and crew have fun with the simulator in the trailer. I would love to join them on the track one day. Thank you so much for your outstanding customer service!

Came in today to get my Golf R updated to the APR 2+ tune, as well as getting the updated 3.31…read morefile. I couldn't have been happier with the experience. Mike & Phil are awesome guys, and run a great shop. They have a bunch of really cool cars in the shop in various states, and were more than happy to show me around & tell me about them. I talked to them quite a bit about their fully race-prepped FD RX-7 with the LS2 swap. Really cool stuff. Mike got my tune taken care of quickly & took the car out to make sure everything flashed properly. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend these guys.

These guys really know their stuff. If the part is NLA, they can make it right in the shop with a…read morecomputer controlled milling machine. I wouldn't trust my 67 2000CS to anyone else.

Attended The Ferrari Challenge at Laguna Secca Race Track,…read more Amazing place and Ferrari pulled out all the stops entertaining at Casa Ferrari. Beautifully catered by Bernardus. If you get a chance to be invited, Go.

Love this track but have to deduct a star because the corkscrew doesn't have a screen to see what…read morethe announcers are saying or who's in what position. Add a screen and it's easily a 5 star venue and track!

My son got invited to a couple of quick birthday races from his friend at school and he had a…read moreblast. I will say I'm glad I wasn't on the track with these teen boys but I'm glad they had fun. The restroom was nice and clean. I didn't try any food or play any games so my review is based off of my 13 year olds reaction. He enjoyed it so much we found another go kart place in Reno while we were there and took him to that one too!

Where do I begin... called a total of 3 times to clarify information and possible scenarios before…read moredriving up 2-3 hours to celebrate a buddies birthday and have some fun. Unfortunately we only had 7 so we couldn't do the 8 person reservation. I called to get info about wait times (I understand that they can't give me an exact estimate so I told them give me worse case scenario) and I was advised that the group of 7 could have some long wait times so we opted to just come up with 3 of us. Upon arrival, place was dead other than 2-3 staff members within sight. We asked the individual behind the counter some basic questions being first timers at that location, we ended up purchasing 2 races and we received 1 for free because it was Tuesday and that was just a deal they had. After they took our money they said "well it could be about 30 minutes until you all race" which we responded saying that it's totally fine we will hangout thank you. Well since we had 30 minutes to kill why not buy some arcade credits and mess around (very mediocre arcade at best). After we purchased arcade credits, about 15 minutes went buy another employee came up to us to let us know that if we wanted to race we would have to wait till about 4:45-5pm because a group rented out the facility and there's just nothing they can do. Keep in mind when we purchased our races, 2:23pm to be exact, we got told 30 minutes. Somehow between multiple phone calls to confirm before the long drive and the day of upon arrival purchasing our races not a single individual let us know about this possible booking. ALSO no we did not show up before this group event, they were already there. Which in their defense the employee giving us a refund said "well we are not allowed to tell people about bookings". Great totally understandable I run a business my self and I understand private information etc. however the lying of race times, letting us wait for a bit and following up with "if you don't take the refund we will give you 2 extra races" well thanks but I find it hard to believe we got the full reasoning behind the situation... also to add more context, no we weren't those customers causing issues, being overly loud, or causing any sort of issues. Civilized beings and in return got a pretty S*** end of the stick. K1 speed its self is great but this location is ran by some individuals that have zero interest in making the experience rememberable. K1s slogan "Arrive and Drive" they have printed on their business cards left out crucial information. Arrive and drive past. Keep your money and spend it with a business that will give you the proper attention. Not asking to be treated like royalty. Just some common decency.

Had a blast! got to see, feel, hear and drive a real super car? The Lamborghini was great…read moreespecially on the back roads of Livermore. Our guide Kylie was great. She let me open it up a bit within reason on certain stretches of open road. Accelerating from a dead stop and being thrown back in those race seats and hearing that engine scream was crazy! Can't wait to do it again. P.S Tips are not required but are appreciated. I tipped our guide as did the previous customer just before us.

My son and I had a great experience with X3 Adventures at their Modesto location. The staff was…read morefriendly, professional and punctual from start to finish. They made us feel comfortable, gave us a great route and actually let us open the car up and enjoy the experience. My son is a huge supercar fan, so getting to share this with him made it even more special. We both had an amazing time and would definitely recommend X3 Adventures!

They have a new larger location in Bishop Ranch. Still great fun and worth the money…read more They have a bunch of racing simulators that have both manual and automatic and hydraulics to manage the feedback. They also have normal and F1 steering wheels and even a little simulator for kids. For $25 for 30 minutes, you get the normal shifter, and I think $35/30 minutes for the racing shifter. This newer location is closer to the VR areas and the kid watch places so it's actually a way better location and on the second floor. Been here a couple times and can't wait to go back!

Super fun! We booked a 30 season online. After a brief yet thorough introduction, we were driving…read moresuper exotic cars over 150 mph at some of the best tracks in the world! Was mega fun. Next time I want to book an hour. Check it out!!

Took the kids here for a little adventure during inclement weather. They had a blast…read more First things first. I recommend doing the waiver online. You'll have to sign again at the register, but it will save you a bunch of time when you arrive. Ok...for our experience. It can feel a little overwhelming when you first arrive if you haven't been there before. Having people walk in, with their own helmets, acting like they own the place will have anyone unsure where they should go or do when they first arrive. The staff make it feel very welcoming and friendly. After I finished check-in, I felt like the people with their own helmet. Tyrez helped me at check-in. He was patient, professional and friendly. When I say patient, I mean PATIENT! I had four kids with me and when it came to head covers alone, he got everyone what they needed even though I had to prompt the kids multiple times to come to a decision. We got there, but it was rough and Tyrez was amazing throughout! He even explained everything to me so that I wouldn't be caught off guard by anything and wouldn't end up frustrated...or at least that is how it felt. Next, know this. When they are running adult races, it's loud in the track area. Because I work safety, I have my watch set to alarm me when the sound exceeds the OSHA permissible exposure limit. It went off a lot. So, I measured the sound. It can get above 100 decibels. That's loud. Not as loud as a rock concert or fire truck siren, but it will make it difficult to have a conversation. You may want to consider ear plugs...or ear buds with noise canceling. The races are run very efficiently and they alternate between youth and adult groups. One safety feature the do great is that they are never on the track, together, at the same time. Safety seemed like it was well managed. When impacts happen, they throttle down the carts, to ensure everything is safe. One note though...and I see this as a huge positive...they let you RACE! Yes, they pay attention and focus on safety, but they don't scold or stop because of a little inadvertent contact. I was truly impressed by the balance they maintain there. In my group of four, two were a little scared and didn't race all the races we purchased (I bought the SpeedPass for each and it seems like a really good package for first timers), but they were amazing at helping me re-assign them to the others in our group. Luis helped me there and again, he was patient with me and helped ensure we got everything transferred correctly. He also answered all 5,000 of my questions throughout our visit. No, not really 5,000, but there were a lot. He was amazing! If I had any criticism at all, it would be for the game area. Many of their games weren't working because of a network error. It was disappointing for me, but it hit the kids hard. They should have someone dedicated to that area as it was never empty while we were there. I would imagine that having all working correctly would result in increased revenue. Overall, we had an amazing adventure there today and Tyrez and Luis were part of the reason why. Their track team was the other part...I just wasn't able to get their names. If you're looking for a new adventure, this is an amazing way to spend a Saturday!!!

Eh. Good for corporate team building and releasing some steam. Bonus point for stats printouts and…read morethe theoretical availability of beer (no one was manning the bar/snacks area the day I went). Deducted points for: 1) Slow carts (I get it. People already can't drive...safety issue). 2) The staff can and will remotely limit your motor power at various moments as you race. 3) The staff seems to discourage all-out battles for position and passing. Most people don't let faster drivers pass (either ignorantly or intentionally). The staff doesn't flag them to yield to us as they said they would. So I can be the fastest driver out there, following true race lines, and capable of the best times IF I were on a solo time trial...but in their reality end up near last place getting stuck behind the commuter types crawling along for a scenic ride. When I do get fed up and pass aggressively I get flagged by the staff. Lol. So I pretty much always get ranked poorly here. Those that hog the lane and don't know how to race rule the day. Why would any motorsport type come here? 4) Their waiver you have to sign is hilarious. Everything you do is your fault. Maim yourself, damage the walls, etc. and you're liable and can be forced to pay for it.

My son and I are new to RC and wanted to checkout one of the local shops. On Sunday, I took my 10…read moreyear-old son to rent an RC car but there was a race going on and so renting wasn't an option. We started talking to one of the shop clerks and learning about what a good starter kit could be for us. The clerk was super friendly and spent a long time discussing different price points and features and what would work for us at this moment. Then the manager came over and invited us to see how one of the RC cars races out in the parking lot. It was exhilirating and gave us "the spark" we needed to make the purchase. We took our brand new Traxxer 4x4 Slash Ready-To-Run home and played with it for hours. What a blast. My son's exact words after going through our third battery was "Wow, this was so frickin fun, even more than I thought it would be." Thanks NorCal Hobbies for helping us get into a new one.

Yes, I'd change that part so it's clear they did have Monster Jam RC trucks, just not Sparkle Smash…read morespecifically: This was my first time coming here, but my husband has been here before. He wanted to stop by to check out the RC cars and boats, and even he was surprised by how much the store had changed since the last time he visited! There was honestly so much to look at. They have a HUGE variety of RC stuff--cars, trucks, boats, planes, parts, accessories, different bodies, and so much more. They even work on and repair RC cars there, which is really convenient. For me, the coolest part was the indoor RC track! Since this was my first time here, I was honestly amazed watching everyone race their little RC cars around the track . I didn't realize how big of a hobby this was, so it was actually really fun to watch. They also have an entire rock-crawling room with rocks, bridges, ramps, and different obstacles for the RC trucks, which was really cool to see. The guy working there was also really nice. He greeted us when we came in and answered all of my husband's questions. He was friendly and took the time to talk to us without making us feel rushed. They also had several Monster Jam RC trucks, which immediately caught my attention . I specifically asked about the Sparkle Smash truck. They didn't have that particular one, but he said they might get it later on. He also told us to come back because they're having a Monster Jam event soon, and now I'm actually interested in coming back for it! My husband already knew about this place, but as a first-time visitor, I was really impressed. Even though RC cars aren't really my hobby, I still had a good time looking around and watching everyone race. Between the huge selection, indoor track, rock-crawling area, repair services, and friendly customer service, we'll definitely be back!

This is a review for the Dublin location We arrived and got…read moreto race immediately. The kids were stoked. All the staff was curteous at the front desk, racetrack and "restaurant". The restaurant is a MAJOR let down though. The portions are not even kids menu worthy but the pricetag is huge! Kids left hungry, I was more angry. Do yourself a favor, Nations burgers and In and out are 5 minutes away. No brainer!

The facility itself is fun, and the kids had a great time, but I wouldn't recommend it for a…read morebirthday party given the cost. At $80 per child for the most basic package on a weekend I expected a higher level of service. Throughout the party, I had to ask for everything. I had to request water pitchers, ask for a candle and lighter, and no one offered to help cut the cake. The staff didn't offer much help coordinating the event. I've had parties at Pump It Up, where the staff was much more attentive and proactive. I also had an unpleasant interaction with an employee (Scott?). The employee's old white car was parked in front of the facility, with its windows completely down and a cracked windshield, and its alarm went off. The employee came outside, WALKED ON THE HOOD OF HIS CAR to turn off the alarm, and then accused me of hitting his car. My husband and the five children in my car all confirmed that I didn't. After confronting me in the parking lot, he walked back into K1 while I followed behind. I found it very inappropriate for an employee to yell at a customer, especially as they were entering the business. The kids enjoyed themselves, but the overall customer service was not up to my expectations. When I book a party I like to be stress free, otherwise I would just host a party at my own house.

Excellent service and quality work! This was my first time visiting Grease Monkey and I will…read moredefinitely be going back. I brought in a farm truck that required a thorough deep cleaning and a tint job. I accidentally showed up during lunch time, but Eric postponed lunch and carefully walked me through the options and process. Very educational. I greatly appreciated their time explaining to me the process and and showing me through the entire shop to help me make a decision on options. Being a farm truck, it definitley needed a lot of care and I was blown away by end result. I feel like I am driving a brand new pickup!!! I was very impressed with the service and communication that Eric, Johnny, Danny, and Pete provided at Grease Monkeys. Most people would turn away a working farm truck like mine, but this crew took it on with gusto. As a business owner myself, it is great to see another business of young professionals who are passionate about the quality of their work and about customer service. Eric was the lead on the job and he was transparent and communicative during the entire process.

They were super kind and respectful. I got my tint done there and they did amazing. The sides were…read moredone a little too dark for my liking. So I contacted them with the intention of paying for it to be lightened and they said since they just did it a couple days before hand that they would lighten it on the house which was really kind of them. They were all super nice and accommodating.