Outdoor
SoCal Speedway offers outdoor karting in Irwindale, California. Wheel-to-wheel go-kart racing is the draw here, with options for Adult and Junior Racing, plus League Racing and Corporate Events. With over fifty racing venues in the greater Los Angeles area, this is one stop for those seeking Arrive & Drive sessions. A convenient Pro Shop is also available.
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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.