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K1 Speed Knoxville
4 ★★★★☆ 261 Google reviews · Go-kart track in Knoxville, Tennessee
Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.
Plan your visit
- Price about $60 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
- Electric karts mentioned — instant torque, quieter, and no fumes, so they run great indoors
- 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
- Food & bar somewhere to grab food or a drink between races
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (865) 297-4053
- Website k1speed.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
What's inside
“First: nice facility, clean equipment, nice karts, big indoor track, friendly staff, love the electric karts.”
“No pre warning that karts were NOT as advertised "45mph".”
“They have a good selection of arcade machines, nearly all were working.”
What racers highlight
“Had a really good time, the karts are quick once you get to the advanced power level (similar to a decent entry-level racing kart).”
“The staff was super nice and helpful, the karts were clean and fast, and everything felt well organized.”
“Special thanks to Brian, our party host, for making it such an easy experience (and for leaving this selfie on my phone when we asked him to take a group pic - lol).”
“For the junior track, I saw lap times ranging from 37 seconds to 60 seconds so about 9 minutes of racing, not 5 as another reviewer stated.”
“First: nice facility, clean equipment, nice karts, big indoor track, friendly staff, love the electric karts.”
From the reviews
Based on other reviews, looks like they had a rough start, but I took my son here and had a good experience. They have two tracks, one mainly for juniors, the other for adults. The adult track was way more busy than the junior track.
I’m so surprised this place has only 3.7 stars. We had a blast!! The Karts are so fast (45mph is a real estimate), the track is awesome, and you feel like you’re really racing without getting a whistle blown at you every time you bump another racer. Wow, super fun.
Knoxville has been waiting for this to open for over a year. The wait is finally up! K1 was absolutely awesome. The general manager is top notch! Karts are super fast. The prices are affordable and comparable slightly cheaper than pigeon forge carts but so much more fun. This isn’t bumper cars. It’s time trial racing.
Had a really good time, the karts are quick once you get to the advanced power level (similar to a decent entry-level racing kart). The power level is adjustable based on driver skill which is a nice feature for arrive and drive. The staff was helpful and friendly based on the interactions I had with them.
Birthday parties at K1 Speed Knoxville
K1 Speed Knoxville 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. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular tracks.
Adult & high-speed racing at K1 Speed Knoxville
K1 Speed Knoxville 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 K1 Speed Knoxville
K1 Speed Knoxville 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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