Go Kart World at a Glance
Go Kart World is an outdoor go-kart park in Carson, California, open since 1993. It has six tracks for every height, from a battery-powered Kiddie Track for the smallest drivers to 42 mph Euro karts for adults, plus an indoor arcade, party areas for birthdays, and private track rentals for groups and companies. The staff is bilingual in English and Spanish. This page gathers the facts people ask about most. Every number here matches the detailed pages linked in each section.
Location and contact
- Address: 21830 Recreation Rd, Carson, CA 90745, next to the 405 Freeway, between Los Angeles and Long Beach.
- Phone: 310-834-3700 (front counter). Se habla español.
- Email: info@gokartworld.com for general questions, parties@gokartworld.com for parties and group events.
- Nearby: minutes from Torrance, Long Beach, Gardena, Compton, Lakewood, Wilmington, San Pedro and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
- Website: gokartworld.com, with an Español button for the Spanish version.
Hours
- Sunday to Thursday: 10 AM to 11 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to midnight
Everyone who enters signs a release form. You must be 18 or older to sign; adults sign for the minors they bring. Minors without an adult to sign for them cannot ride the Turbo Track. See Hours of Operation.
Prices
You can race with single ride tickets or with a timed wristband. No reservation is needed for general racing.
Ride tickets
| Ride tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 ride ticket (one 3.5-minute race on any track) | $10 |
| 5 tickets | $45 ($9 each) |
| 7 tickets | $60 ($8.50 each) |
| 9 tickets | $75 ($8.33 each) |
| 15 tickets | $120 ($8 each) |
| 30 tickets | $225 ($7.50 each) |
Unlimited-ride wristbands
| Unlimited-ride wristbands | Price | Guaranteed races |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | $45 | 5 |
| 1.5 hours | $55 | 6 |
| 2 hours | $65 | 7 |
A wristband gives unlimited races for its time period. If time runs out before you have used the guaranteed number of races, the wristband stays active until you have. Wristbands are for one person, cannot be shared, and stop working at closing time. Tickets are valid for 90 days. The adult-only Euro karts and Champ karts take two tickets per race because their races are twice as long; wristbands do not work on them. Spectators enter free. See Pricing and Discounts.
The six tracks and who can drive
Drivers are grouped by height, not age. Riders from 32 inches tall can ride as a passenger in a double-seater kart with an adult driver on the Mini Indy, Turbo, Slick and Super tracks. Standard karts can be set to half speed until a new driver is comfortable. See the full height chart.
| Track | What it is | Who drives |
|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Track | Battery-powered karts for the youngest drivers. Races last about 3.5 minutes. | 36 to 45 inches tall and under 75 lb |
| Bumper Karts | Karts that go forward, backward and spin in both directions. For kids and adults. | 43 inches and taller |
| Mini Indy | A first real race track for younger drivers, up to 9 karts at a time, after an operator briefing. | 45 to 52 inches |
| Turbo Track | A rally-style road course with two over-and-under bridges, "whoopty doos" and a 32-degree corkscrew barrel turn. | 58 inches and taller |
| Slick Track | A polished concrete oval with a slick coating where sprint karts power-slide through the turns. Adults 18 and over can race the faster Champ karts here. | 52 inches at half speed, 56 inches and taller at full speed; Champ karts 18 and over |
| Super Track | A third-mile, double-deck course with 26-degree banked turns 15 feet off the ground, the largest double-deck go-kart course on the West Coast. Adults 18 and over can race the 42 mph Euro karts here. | 52 inches at half speed, 60 inches and taller at full speed; Euro karts 18 and over |
Euro and Champ karts are real racing karts for drivers 18 and older with a government-issued photo ID. Full-face helmets are provided. New drivers take a short license test on their first visit; the license is good for future visits. Euro races run every hour on the hour and Champ races every hour on the half hour, about 7 minutes each, two tickets per race. See About Go Kart World and the park map.
Birthday parties
- Parties are built on unlimited-ride wristbands at a group discount: 20% off with 6 to 14 drivers and 30% off with 15 to 44 drivers. A 1-hour wristband works out to $36 per driver with 6 to 14 drivers and $31.50 with 15 or more.
- Guests who do not race come in free.
- Reserve online with a $150 deposit that counts toward the party total. The balance is paid on party day and depends on how many drivers come.
- Cancellations: if Go Kart World cancels your party because of rain and you choose not to reschedule, you receive a full deposit refund (minus non-refundable payment processing fees, which are approximately 5%). For all other cancellations: with more than 5 days' notice you receive a full deposit refund (minus the same processing fees); if you cancel with less than 5 days' notice, you forfeit your $150 deposit.
- Optional party area for food, cake and decorations: $75 plus a $50 cleaning deposit refunded when the area is left clean. Areas seat 24 to 48 people.
- Outside food allowed with a party area: pizza, cake, cupcakes, cookies, chips and sealed non-alcoholic drinks. Bring your own plates, cups and napkins.
- More than 44 drivers: call 310-834-3700 or email parties@gokartworld.com.
Book a party online, or see party details and the party areas.
Groups, schools and companies
- Discounted tickets and wristbands for groups, schools and religious organizations. The bigger the group, the bigger the discount.
- Private track rentals by the hour. Each of the six tracks rents at the same hourly price and comes with 10 karts. Rental time can be split between tracks.
- Entire facility rental: the park closes to the public for your group (at least five tracks for at least 2 hours each).
- Adult Euro kart events for 8 to 24 karts and Champ kart events for 6 to 8 karts.
- Team-building relay race on the Super Track with European racing karts: 8-team minimum, 16 drivers minimum, drivers 18 and over, trophies and lap-by-lap race reports included.
- A 230-person banquet facility, arcade rental and parking-lot rental are available on request.
- Inquiries sent before 5 PM Monday to Friday are answered the same day at parties@gokartworld.com.
See Group Outings and Corporate Events.
Discounts
Current specials include a free 1-hour wristband on your birthday (16 and older, with ID), 50% off any wristband for firefighters, law enforcement, military and medical professionals, 50% off for seniors 65 and older, 25% off any wristband for kids under 45 inches, a $20 30-minute wristband for the smallest children (Kiddie Track and passenger rides), and a $50 Euro and Champ adult race package. Specials change, so check the Discounts page for the current list and the fine print. Gift cards are sold online.
Good to know
- The tracks are outdoors; the arcade is indoors.
- A standard race lasts about 3.5 minutes. Euro and Champ races last about 7 minutes.
- Track operators brief every new driver and can set karts to half speed.
- Bilingual staff help you in Spanish at the park, by phone and by email. Hablamos español.
- Guests who use a wheelchair or need an accommodation can call ahead and the team will help. Read the accessibility statement.
- Famous visitors over the years are on the celebrities page, and track videos are on the videos page.
Frequently asked questions
How tall do you have to be to drive a go-kart at Go Kart World?
The Kiddie Track takes drivers 36 to 45 inches tall and under 75 pounds. Bumper Karts start at 43 inches, Mini Indy at 45 inches, the Slick and Super tracks at 52 inches (full speed at 56 and 60 inches), and the Turbo Track at 58 inches. Passengers from 32 inches can ride in a double-seater kart with an adult. Euro and Champ karts are for adults 18 and over.
Can a 5 year old drive a go-kart?
Yes if they are at least 36 inches tall and under 75 pounds, on the battery-powered Kiddie Track. Children 45 inches and taller can drive on the Mini Indy track. Smaller children can ride as a passenger with an adult in a double-seater kart.
How much does Go Kart World cost?
A single ride ticket is $10 for one 3.5-minute race, and packs bring that down to as little as $7.50 per race. Unlimited-ride wristbands cost $45 for 1 hour, $55 for 1.5 hours and $65 for 2 hours, each with a guaranteed number of races. Spectators are free.
What are Go Kart World's hours?
Sunday to Thursday 10 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to midnight.
Do I need a reservation?
No reservation is needed for general racing; buy tickets or a wristband at the counter. Birthday parties are reserved online with a $150 deposit, and private track rentals and group events are arranged by email at parties@gokartworld.com.
How fast are the go-karts?
The Euro karts on the Super Track reach 42 mph and are for adults 18 and over. Standard karts on the other tracks are slower and can be set to half speed for new drivers.
Can we bring our own food for a party?
Yes, with a party area rental ($75 plus a $50 refundable cleaning deposit). Allowed food is pizza, cake, cupcakes, cookies, chips and sealed non-alcoholic drinks.
Is Go Kart World indoor or outdoor?
The six go-kart tracks are outdoors. The arcade is indoors.
Does the staff speak Spanish?
Yes. Go Kart World has bilingual staff at the park, by phone and by email, and the website can be read in Spanish with the Español button.
How do birthday parties work?
Each racing guest gets an unlimited-ride wristband at a group discount of 20% for 6 to 14 drivers or 30% for 15 to 44 drivers. Non-racing guests are free. You reserve online with a $150 deposit that counts toward the total, and you can add a party area for food and cake.
Where is Go Kart World?
At 21830 Recreation Rd, Carson, CA 90745, next to the 405 Freeway in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, between Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Last reviewed November 5, 2026. Prices and rules can change; the linked pages are the official source.