Outdoor
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In Madison, Illinois, the Kart Club at World Wide Technology Raceway offers an outdoor karting experience. With features like Adult Racing, Junior Racing, and Rental Karts, there's something for everyone. For the current schedule, call (618) 215-8888 ahead of time. This venue is one of many tracks in the area, with 13 nearby tracks within 75 miles.
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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.