Outdoor
In Dickinson, Texas, the Bay Area Raceway offers an outdoor motorsport racing experience. With 24 nearby tracks within 75 miles, racing enthusiasts have plenty of options. For the current schedule, call (281) 337-7223 ahead of time. The outdoor setting of Bay Area Raceway surrounds spectators with the thrill of motorsport racing.
Know Before You Go
- Open-track days
- Outdoor karting venues run open practice and arrive-and-drive sessions weekly. Pricing varies from $25 per session at rental tracks to $200+ per day for own-kart.
- Weather impact
- Outdoor karting closes for rain at most rental facilities. Sprint racing continues on wet tires for race weekends. Check forecast — sessions get bumped or refunded.
- Kart classes
- Look for rental karts (low-power 4-stroke), shifter karts (6-speed 125cc), TaG (touch-and-go ignition 100-125cc), and kid karts (50-60cc). Each class has its own day.
- Race series
- Most outdoor tracks host a club championship plus a regional or national series. Entry-level club racing is the cheap way to start — usually $50-150 per race day.