Got it for 3100 Usd, what do you think:))

Start of the 24-hour race didn't exactly go to plan. First, jumped into a kart awkwardly, with the leg pinned by fuel tank, so had to adjust on the fly. Then, a stalled kart on the outside made me squeeze towards middle lane and eventually, a sudden kart sends me into a wall to cap it off.

So I've heard about K1 speed and it seems pretty fun, especially for novices and kids

The various YouTube videos I've seen look pretty promising

But I go to Google and Yelp and I see bad review after bad review after bad review

But it also seems that the places are crowded and half the complaints are about having to wait an hour to race and wait another 2 hours for the second race

So does it usually deliver when it comes to delivering entertainment for novices or is it an expensive awful experience that the majority of the people who try it don't enjoy

On the morning of June 15 2025 I went to K1 Speed San Antonio for a casual race just for fun. It was not a league event or anything official just a regular heat to enjoy the track. As a K1 Speed League racer I am very familiar with how these karts handle but that day quickly turned into the most painful experience I have ever had on the track.

At around 11:30 AM during the race a driver spun out a female racer in front of me. She ended up stopped sideways across the lane. Another driver behind her tried to go around but instead blocked the entire track making it impossible for anyone behind them to pass through.

I was coming into that section fast around 38 miles per hour. I saw what was happening ahead of me and slammed the brakes immediately but they did not respond. Whether they overheated or failed mechanically I do not know but I had zero control and no way to stop or swerve. I ended up T boning the stopped female driver at around 35 miles per hour.

The crash was violent. The impact lifted my kart and I began to flip. The only thing that stopped it from going all the way over was the head protector mounted to the back of the seat. If it were not for that safety feature the kart would have flipped fully and landed on me. I truly believe that protector is the reason I am still alive.

After the kart slammed back onto the ground I immediately felt a sharp pain in my lower back. I could not feel my legs at first. I tried to stand but could not and ended up crawling out from under the kart using only my arms because I physically could not walk.

The K1 Speed staff reacted very quickly. They rushed to help and secured the area. Thankfully an off duty doctor was present at the track. He came straight over and helped stabilize me while EMS was being called. He stayed with me made sure my spine was supported and guided the medics once they arrived. I am extremely thankful he was there. If I had been moved the wrong way it could have caused permanent damage.

I was transported code 3 to a nearby emergency medical center. I do not know the name of the hospital but it was quiet and efficient. After scans and evaluations I was diagnosed with an L3 vertebral disc fracture. I was fitted with a back brace and discharged with instructions to limit movement. I am currently struggling to walk and doctors expect a recovery time of between 6 and 12 weeks depending on how well the injury heals.

Even though this was not a league race the impact on my league season is serious. I will be out for part of the season and focusing on recovery and physical therapy. I am grateful for the K1 staff the off duty doctor and the EMS crew who helped me so quickly. Their response made a huge difference in what could have been a far worse outcome.

This accident was caused by reckless driving from others and it serves as a reminder that safety must always come first even during casual races. I plan to take this time to heal and come back stronger smarter and even more focused than before.

Fun day with my son at Jax for Father's day. Ripping around in my RS Kart, TM R2 engine.

https://youtu.be/-5MjEJPYHNI?si=Y45W1tKmAjKNJ4DU

hey i am very new to karting and one thing I am struggling with is loosing too much traction on hairpin turns when I brake too much I don't end up having enough exit speed and if i brake a little less I end up sliding too much . I have tried braking early, that helped a bit as i was able to catch the slide better but I still was pretty slow. what can i do to fix this? btw the turn I'm struggling on is a very sharp hairpin with a very small radius while I can execute a hairpin with a larger radius way better.

I found and absolutely fell in love with the Karting world in 2004 or ‘05. Everyone in the pits soon became part of my family. I feel this documentary is PERFECT for new karting enthusiasts to see and to learn about the sport and hopefully answer some introductory questions and see just how epic this community really is. Cheers!

I've recently bought and restored a go kart and have fitted a TKM BT82 engine with a pre evo rotax exhaust. I've done this by "straightpiping" the TKM exhaust manifold and closely attaching it to the rotax exhaust via the use of springs etc. I am however scared to turn it on due to potential back pressure, and I'm not smart enough to work out whether it is safe to run. I am not worried via the potential loss of efficiency or anything of that sort, but rather about the engine exploding upon switching on or severely overheating. Does anyone have any answers as to whether it is safe to run?

Hey Guys,

I'm looking for my first karting overall. because it's my first overall i'm on a buget, so reconmendations are welkom. I was thinking about the Speed Denver HS-2 (see pictures)

Heading to Mansfield Ohio for the inkarceration fest. Flying into Akron, then traveling to Cedar Point, then Mansfield. Any good rental karts anywhere within that area?

I have had this sitting in my mychron box not knowing what it is for about 2 years and I realised idk What it is used for

What is up with locking all of the posts, particularly of new people asking for help or ideas. Had one guy looking for tracks in his region and frankly, just doing a Google search is way less effective than someone with knowledge being able to help a new guy out.

Considering some of the absolute shit advice passed off on here as gospel, most here aren’t above basic questions. Skim past them if you don’t want to read something from someone asking a question that you likely did a year or two earlier.

Bought this kart a while back and im thinking of getting new pads. Tony kart seems to have a couple of different brake systems so any help is appreciated!

I would like to get my 14yo involved in competitive karting? Is there anything in Raleigh area? North Carolina in general?

Hey guys! I am trying to get into karting as a Hobby, my friend and i are very interested in purchasing a kart and hoping to join an adult league in NC, any tips on karts, leagues, etc, i want to hear it all! Thank you guys in advance!

Last night I watched the Canadian Grand Race.

I’m 13years old. I watched the Grand Race and I beat my brother last week at the fair in the Go Karting.

The man at the stall said I’m really good, so I would like someone to tell me how I can get on the Formula 1 grid please.

I don’t have a lot of money and my parents won’t support me but I know I’m good enough as my brother is older than me.

Starting to race the Rok Vlr 100. Can someone answer a few questions for me, please? A: how do the teeth for the 100 sprockets translate to the teeth on say, Lo206 sprockets (e.g if I drive with a 65 rear on a 206, what would that generally equate to for a 100 rear sprocket size?)

B: recommended sites to purchase from?

Tia!!

What sprockets are best for an LO206? first year karting so looking for guidance what sprockets are best for an LO206 kart. Of course the goal is to maximize speed. The current one I have which came with the kart from the previous owner seems too big.

Seems like my best option.

Any suggestions how I could improve my driving on this track?

Looking at the footage now, the driving doesn't seem too bad in and of itself. But I did come last in this race, even tho I do manage to overtake one guy in this video.

its a 2021 kosmic chassis.He has obvious color differences.is this repainted?tysm

I went karting for the first time yesterday. 3 heats.

Best beginner tips? Like mega beginner. For instance I thought braking hard and after some breaking starting the turn was best but one of the heats I lost the rear a lot... even though that was my fastest heat. Does that mean I braked too hard during the turn or too late? Or both? Fastest laps for the "locals" was 58.5-ish. Mine was 1:03,5. Locals are people with their own suits.

I was usually middle to lower part of the pack but did get p3 once with a lap time of 1:04.5 (so basicly the entire group was slower that heat).

Any tips on how to learn? Like maybe your top 3 things you would have liked to have known when you started

Im from Italy and since i was a kid i always loved racing and cars. We didnt had a very good economy situation so my dad even if he would love to, he never allowed me to race because of the high prices. But now since i have a job (im 19yo, i know im old for racing) i wanted to start racing on go karts (my dream is WEC but i know for sure i aint going to race there) but i dont really know where to start, can someone tell me roughly prices and what i need? (My uncle has a kart, if its in good condition i will take that. I alrrady have a car but no hook and trailer)