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K1 Speed Concord

πŸ“ Concord, NC

β˜…4.4(2,352 Google reviews)

K1 Speed Concord features the longest track of any K1 Speed location, with adult and junior electric karts, a Paddock Lounge, arcade, and birthday party packages.

βœ“ go-kartsβœ“ junior racingβœ“ birthday partiesβœ“ electric kartsβœ“ arcadeβœ“ Charlotte area
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β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Way Bingham

It's a little pricey, not enough games to play while you wait over an hour for your race to begin but fun none the less. We paid $60 for 2 races which was only 7 laps. Like I said a little pricey indeed! The food ok, not terrible but ok. All in all we did have fun πŸ‘πŸΎ

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children tall enough to reach the pedals in a junior kart β€” staff enforce this at the safety check. Older kids aged 8 and up and teens are the sweet spot. Younger children who don't meet the requirements cannot race, so confirm height and age minimums before your visit. The arcade and lounge give non-racers something to do.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Confirm junior kart height and age minimums before visiting with children under 8
⏰Check in online before arriving to reduce wait time on race day
🎟️Junior racing is restricted on Friday and Saturday evenings β€” plan daytime or early visits with kids
πŸš—Book birthday party packages in advance to secure a private party room

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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2,352 Google reviews

Fun racing experience overall45%
Wait times between sessions noted25%
Junior kart rules strictly enforced20%
Food and lounge rated average10%
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Way Bingham

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β€œIt's a little pricey, not enough games to play while you wait over an hour for your race to begin but fun none the less. We paid $60 for 2 races which was only 7 laps. Like I said a little pricey indeed! The food ok, not terrible but ok. All in all we did have fun πŸ‘πŸΎβ€

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Jayden Rodriguez

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β€œSubject: Formal Complaint – Unsafe Conditions, Unprofessional Conduct, and Denied Refund I am writing to formally complain about a serious safety issue and unprofessional conduct I experienced during my recent visit to K1 Speed. During my race session, the race was stopped multiple times because other drivers spun out. Staff stated these interruptions were necessary for safety. However, during the same session, I was struck multiple times at high speed by other karts, and the race was not stopped, nor was the situation addressed. This inconsistent handling of safety created a situation that felt unsafe and poorly managed. Because of the repeated interruptions and the collisions I experienced, I requested a refund after the race. My request was denied without a clear or reasonable explanation. What made the situation worse was the way my concerns were handled by an employee named Gavin. Instead of listening or attempting to resolve the issue, he spoke to me in an unprofessional manner and went on a prolonged rant blaming customers for what was happening on the track. I felt dismissed and disrespected rather than assisted. This is not acceptable customer service. I paid for a safe and well-managed racing experience and did not receive one. I expect this matter to be reviewed seriously. I am requesting a refund for this session and a response explaining how this situation will be addressed to prevent similar incidents in the future. I look forward to your prompt response.”

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Lala

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β€œWent for our anniversary and was very disappointed. Staff failed to ensure my 6-year-old could safely reach the pedals during the initial safety check. When I expressed concern, the staff was rude and dismissive. Even though he was the youngest and going slower, I had to push them to add the extra bar to ensure he could actually control the kart. To make matters worse, we heard an employee tell my son over the helmet camera, 'It ain’t going to make you faster.' Video linked It was never about speed; it was about safety and accessibility. Children should not be spoken to that way, especially when a parent is pushing for safety measures. Very unprofessional.”

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Overview

K1 Speed Concord runs all-electric, high-performance karts on what the venue bills as its longest track in the K1 network. Adult and junior kart categories are available, and the Paddock Lounge serves snacks and drinks. Birthday and corporate party packages include private meeting room access with A/V equipment. The facility features nightclub-style lighting and an arcade to fill time between race sessions.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 22:00
Saturday12:00 – 00:00
Sunday10:00 – 00:00

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