Outdoor

★★★★ 4.2

Race wheel-to-wheel go-karts outdoors at SB Raceway, a San Bernardino, California venue. Karting is known for its close, competitive action on track. This spot is one of many outdoor racing destinations contributing to the varied motorsports landscape in the region.

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.