Driving in Houston is rarely a good time, but driving go karts in Houston on the other hand, that’s always a blast. Whether you’re speed is high-tech neon go-kart tracks, or slow-speed pint-sized go-karts, check out the best Houston go-karts tracks for you next birthday party, team-building activity, and/or joyride.
1. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is an epic 90,000-square-foot entertainment venue in Katy. Here, speed racers can tear up the venue’s triple-tiered, neon-lit tracks on the Biz Kart Ecovolt NG, the best electric go-kart on the market. Furthermore, the Katy Andretti Indoor Karting & Games features a new line of mini Mario Karts designed for drivers between the ages of 4 and 7.
The venue is pay as you go, in which general admission is free. Prices vary on Andretti’s go-karting experiences. Single races start at $29.95, $23.95 for juniors. For information on pricing and the types of packages available at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, check out their website here.
Aside from go-karts, the venue features a two-story laser tag arena, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, cutting-edge VR technology, a massive arcade, as well as a full restaurant and bar.
📍Grand W Blvd #1230
2. Speedy’s Fast Track
Speedy’s Fast Track is a family entertainment center in northeast Houston. Open daily, the amusement center features go-kart tracks, laser tag, mini-golf, an arcade, and more. As for go-karting, Speedy’s Fast Track features an array of vehicles including super karts, F1 karts, and two-seater karts. Prices start at $9 for a five-minute ride on their go-karts.
Be apprised, there are a number of restrictions regarding go-kart use. The height minimum for all drivers is 54 inches. Appropriate footwear must be worn. Additionally, there are a number of regulations regarding hair length. So hair length shoulder length or longer needs to be tied back and/or tucked in.
📍11440 Hempstead Rd
3. US Golf & Games
US Golf & Games in Houston offers timeless family entertainment with activities like their western-themed mini-golf course, go-karts, arcades, batting cages, and more, available year-round for all to enjoy.
Located between Friendswood and Pearland, US Golf & Games is open daily for affordable family fun. Pricing here is simple. For go-karts, it’s $10 a ride. As for their other activities, pool is priced at $12 an hour, mini-golf $6 a game, batting cages $1 for every 12 pitches.
📍10106 Thermon
4. K1 Speed
Known as America’s largest indoor karting company, K1 Speed is a professionally-designed indoor go-karting facility in Northwest Houston. Its Houston location in the Willowbrook area spans 50,000-square-feet and features world class, all-electric go-karts that reach speeds of nearly 45 mph.
K1 Speed features a variety of go-kart racing packages catering to different levels, drivers, and experiences. Its most popular racing package is the Arrive and Drive package which allows buyers to race against family, friends, and/or colleagues.
Junior height requirements are 48″. Adult height requirements are 58″. There are no mixed junior and adult racing.
K1 Speed also features an arcade and billiards and air hockey tables, as well as two meeting rooms equipped with A/V connections.
📍14900 NORTHWEST FWY
5. Go-Kart Raceway
Open since 1992, Go-Kart Raceway is a family-owned amusement center with entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Located in North Houston, Go-Kart Raceway features a 100+ game arcade, two-story laser tag arena, as well as a half-mile outdoor go-kart track in Houston.
Regarding their go-karts, the facility features a variety of go-karts including two-seaters, super go-karts, and F1 go-karts. Drivers must be at least 52″ tall. Passengers of two-seater go-karts must be at least 36″ tall. Super Kart drivers must be at least 15 years old. Rides start at 9$ for a five-minute ride on the regular go-karts.
📍2800 W. Mount Houston Road
6. Houston Grand Prix
Houston Grand Prix is a family-owned, 10-acre Houston entertainment center that’s been cruising since August 1982. The no-frills venue features three distinct outdoor go-kart tracks as well as a full arcade. Prices start at $7 for a single go-kart ride (8 years older and a height of 54″). The venue also features a variety of racing packages including the regular go-kart package which grants four rides for $24.
📍13901 Eastex Freeway
7. Speedsportz Racing Park
Located in New Caney just north of Houston, Speedsportz Racing Park is a high-speed, state-of-the-art venue with top-of-the-line go-karts. The outdoor go-karting complex is a destination for aspiring racers with rides that get up to 45 mph, regular racing events, as well as instructional courses.
Rental go-karts are available for rides 14 and up and at least 60″ inches tall. Two-seater karts are also available for co-pilots between the ages of 8 and 13. A single, 10-minute race is priced at $30 per person. Racing packages are also available, including five races for $95.
📍State Hwy 242
8. Houston Karting Complex
For high-octane, outdoor go-karts Houston Karting Complex has you covered. With experiences for thrill-seekers young and old, pros and novices, the venue features top-notch facilities and a dynamic track layout.
Drivers here must be at least 12 years or older and at least 55 inches tall. Co-pilots in double-seater go-karts must be at least five years or older and 42″ tall. Single, 10-minute races start at $25 per person, $30 for a double seater. Five races is priced at $90.
📍3528 S Loop 336 East
9. Houston Funplex
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Houston Funplex is an all-encompassing amusement center in Houston. Here, visitors can enjoy everything from roller-blading and bowling, to arcade games, trampolines, a ferris wheel, and go-karts. Regarding the latter, Funplex features an indoor go-kart track with rides that get up to 20 mph.
📍13700 Beechnut St
10. Slick City Action Park
Billed as the first indoor slide park in the world, Slick City Action Park is a family destination filled with all sorts of twisting, turning, and undulating slides for kids to enjoy. The entertainment venue also features inflatable dodgeball and basketball courts, trapeze, and a playground for the smallest ones. Here, kiddos can also take a spin on its mini-go-kart track.
📍5000 Katy Mills Cir Suite 743
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