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Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing
4.6 ★★★★★ 501 Google reviews · Go-kart track in Waterbury, Connecticut
Indoor go-kart track (including electric) featuring axe throwing and batting cages.
Plan your visit
- First time? most tracks are arrive-and-drive — walk-ins are usually fine for open racing; arrive a few minutes early for the safety briefing, and expect a short wait for a grid on busy days
- Junior karts kid-sized or cadet karts mentioned — check the current height and age requirements before you bring little racers
- High-speed racing pro/adult karts or competitive racing mentioned — ask about lap timing and league nights
- Groups & corporate group outings, team building, or corporate events mentioned — good for work outings and bachelor parties; book ahead for big crews
- Waiver required here — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- Food & bar somewhere to grab food or a drink between races
- Leagues & membership arrive-and-drive league or membership mentioned — worth asking about if your crew would race more than a few times a month
- Phone +1 203-518-4578
- Website brasscityraceway.com
What's inside
“Claw machine wouldn’t work and took my credits and she handled the situation perfectly!”
What racers highlight
“My son is 10 but very advanced the smaller cars were too slow so they got him in the bigger cars and he had a blast we will be back!”
“We had my son’s 13th birthday party here, and probably one of the best places to have it.”
“The location has plenty of parking, and the staff was AMAZING!”
“Came here for date night and it was such a great time, a great deal for both go karting and an hour of axe throwing!”
“I do think they should have food there or build a mini Cafe type next door or something that's part of the business.”
From the reviews
Yesterday was my partner’s birthday, and the idea of getting to both go axe throwing *and* riding go-karts really appealed to him. I bought a combo package for our group of 5, and we had the best time getting to do both! The location has plenty of parking, and the staff was AMAZING!
We celebrated our sons birthday here, and this place is way better than some other places in CT. Their staff is exremely friendly and attentive. They control the speed of the cars based on your skill level; that actually helps to avoid crashing when you have more riders in your group (we had 8 in different skill…
I am so glad I decided to celebrate my son's 10th birthday here. The customer service here is great! From check in until we left the hosts were patient and knowledgeable. What made our visit special was having Hunter running the track with my children.
We had my son’s 13th birthday party here, and probably one of the best places to have it. The staff is amazing! They went above and beyond to accommodate us and our guests. The races were longer than we thought they would be. We had the absolute best time!
Birthday parties at Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing
Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Go-kart parties usually come with a dedicated host who runs the races, sorts everyone into heats, and handles setup and cleanup — so parents can mostly watch the racing. Packages typically bundle a set number of races with a party room, pizza, and drinks, and many tracks put younger guests in junior karts. One thing to plan for here: a signed waiver is required — send the track's waiver link to the other parents with the invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular tracks.
Junior karts at Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing — lower-speed cadet karts, junior sessions, or height-based karts, usually for ages around 5–8. Age and height requirements change often, so check the current rules before you plan a trip around one.
Adult & high-speed racing at Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing
Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing comes up for adult and high-speed racing — pro karts, timed and competitive racing, league nights, or arrive-and-drive sessions, going by reviews and the track's own info. Faster karts mean real wheel-to-wheel racing without dodging little kids, and tracks that run them often take league sign-ups and group bookings. Schedules vary a lot track to track, so check the calendar or call before you rally the squad.
Group & corporate events at Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing
Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing is mentioned for group and corporate events — team building, work outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or big-group racing. Tracks that run these usually offer private track time and package pricing for larger crews, and a host to keep the races moving. Availability and group minimums change, so call ahead to lock in a date and get a quote for your headcount.
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