Outdoor
SoCal Speedway, an outdoor motorsport racing venue, is located in Irwindale, California, within 75 miles of 58 other tracks. Offering programs for all ages, the venue features Adult Racing, Junior Racing, and League Racing. Visitors can also enjoy Rental Karts through an Arrive & Drive program, host Corporate Events, or visit the Pro Shop. Call (626) 358-1100 for current schedules.
Adult RacingJunior RacingCorporate EventsLeague RacingRental KartsArrive & DrivePro Shop
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.