K1 Speed just recently opened their doors in Sandy, Utah (725 E 10600 S). They have 30 locations all over the country, but this is the first one to open in Utah. We had the opportunity to give them a test drive recently and had such a blast.
I had been to an indoor go-karting facility years ago, and all I remember was the smell of burnt rubber and the engines on the karts being extremely loud. I was pleasantly surprised that there was no stinky rubber smell here and the karts were much more quieter, instead you hear the music playing from the speakers. This is probably due to the fact that the go-karts at K1 Speed are state-of-the-art, European, electric karts that are eco-friendly and provide superior performance to traditional gas-powered karts.
If you have a need for speed or just want to have a good time, here's what you can expect and why you'll want to visit.
Upon arrival, you will register at one of the kiosks located at the front desk where they will also have you sign a waiver and issue you a K1 Speed Racing Licence. You get to keep the license which allows you to access your racing score online, store your racing history and more. You'll then wait for them to call you back to your car and get a helmet sock and helmet. At which time, you will also get a run down of the rules and the meaning of each flag.
These electric karts reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour and the junior karts can reach 20 miles per hour. My husband and I had such a fun time racing each other and I would've whooped him, had I paid closer attention to the flags. The muscles in my arms were even sore after my race (I hope that counts as some form of exercise).
Unlike anything else I have seen, this place has so much more to offer than just racing. K1 Speed also has racing leagues, corporate or group parties, private meeting rooms, and a Pit Cafe with snacks and beverages. Plus, it's just a cool place to hang out with plenty of lounge seating, music and televisions.
To top off your racing experience you get your own printed Race Results so you can see how you stack up against other racers, including the Best of the Week racers and Overall racers. You can even select options that offer podium ceremonies for the winners – what a blast!
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Speed Week Promotion:
If you missed the previous K1Speed coupon we shared earlier, it's back!
You can't beat that! Give them a try. It's perfect for a date night, guys/girls night, fun with the family and more. We had such a fun time. I plan on going back and beating my husband next time – no letting up on the last lap!
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