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Thunder Raceway
3 ★★★☆☆ 4 Google reviews · Go-kart track in Santa Clara, California
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
- Leagues & membership arrive-and-drive league or membership mentioned — worth asking about if your crew would race more than a few times a month
- Website cagreatamerica.com
What racers highlight
“pretty fun if you know how to cut up not super fast but fast enough”
Junior karts at Thunder Raceway
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at Thunder Raceway — 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.
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