K1 Speed Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Indoor
Indoor
★★★★☆
Experience the thrill of indoor motorsport racing at K1 Speed Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This venue offers a competitive, year-round racing option, standing out among 44 tracks within 75 miles. Weekday hours are generally 12-10 PM, extending to 10 AM-12 AM on weekends for extended fun. For the most up-to-date schedule, please call (847) 941-9400.
Know Before You Go
- Booking model
- Most indoor tracks sell timed sessions (10-15 min) at $20-35 each, with packages of 2-3 races discounted. Reservations strongly recommended for evenings and weekends.
- Kart speed
- Adult karts top out at 35-50 mph on indoor tracks — quick enough to feel fast in a concrete-walled facility. Junior karts run slower with rev-limiters by age tier.
- Minimum age & height
- Most venues require drivers to be 48-58 inches tall (kid karts) or 13+ for adult karts. ID is sometimes required. Closed-toe shoes are universally required.
- League nights
- Many tracks run arrive-and-drive league seasons (8-12 weeks) for $300-600 with points championships. A great way to learn racecraft without owning a kart.
- What's provided
- Helmets, neck braces, and head socks are included. Some tracks also rent driving suits. Bring or buy nothing — you can show up in jeans and a t-shirt.