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Joe's Karting
4.4 ★★★★☆ 934 Google reviews · Go-kart track in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Public go-kart facility for racing plus training courses for underage/unlicensed drivers.
Plan your visit
- Price about $20 per race — confirm with the track; multi-race packages are usually cheaper than a single race
- 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
- Ages 8–13 — the track's own stated minimum; height and age limits are the first thing to check before bringing younger kids
- 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
- 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 +1 712-256-5278
- Website joeskarting.com
What's inside
“Thanks Richard for the fun time and fast karts!”
What racers highlight
“We took a large group of our technicians and office staff on a Friday afternoon and had such a good time with the owner and his staff with their new karts!”
“IN 3 WORDS; FUN, FAST, FANTASTIC Took my teen here for some fun and wow, they do not disappoint here at Joe's!”
“It started out just putting around and turned into a serious desire to get good lap times.”
From the reviews
Great place! I reserved for a group race online and that went smooth. I called in advance to talk to the manager about the birthday girl we were celebrating due to her being special needs. Jimmy was great to work with over the phone & said they would make accommodations for her.
What a great environment! Absolutely worth the cost. I’ve come here every night while staying at the hotel next door. It started out just putting around and turned into a serious desire to get good lap times. The staff is top notch.
IN 3 WORDS; FUN, FAST, FANTASTIC Took my teen here for some fun and wow, they do not disappoint here at Joe's! He had a blast speeding around the track so we will most definitely be going back to Joe's. The cost was reasonable and the carts were fast, faster than most other cl go-cart outfits out there.
What a blast! We took a large group of our technicians and office staff on a Friday afternoon and had such a good time with the owner and his staff with their new karts!! If you go early enough to miss the lines, you can get more racing in! Thanks Richard for the fun time and fast karts!!
Junior karts at Joe's Karting
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at Joe's Karting — 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 Joe's Karting
Joe's Karting 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 Joe's Karting
Joe's Karting 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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