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World of Sports
4.3 ★★★★☆ 618 Google reviews · Go-kart track in South Boston, Virginia
Family-friendly venue featuring go-kart racing, bowling and an arcade.
Plan your visit
- Price about $150 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (434) 572-2695
- Website worldofsportsfun.com
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–11 PM |
| Sunday | 2–9 PM |
What's inside
“We started out with the bowling package complete with pizzas and drink, shoe rental and 5 arcade cards ($5 each.”
“We'll definitely be back to check out the bowling, laser tag and theater.”
What racers highlight
“The staff were very kind, helpful, and engaging with our experience here.”
“We started out with the bowling package complete with pizzas and drink, shoe rental and 5 arcade cards ($5 each.”
“We started out with the bowling package complete with pizzas and drink, shoe rental and 5 arcade cards ($5 each.”
From the reviews
Our family fun day was just what we needed! We started out with the bowling package complete with pizzas and drink, shoe rental and 5 arcade cards ($5 each.) We spent another chunk of time in the arcade before heading over to race the karts and ended up spending the rest of our day inside JB's playing trivia, snacking…
Took my son here for his birthday. We had a wonderful time! The entire staff was so friendly and courteous. We spent most of our time riding go-karts and in the arcade. We'll definitely be back to check out the bowling, laser tag and theater. Excellent pricing and great family fun!
I was very pleased with Traci at a World of Sports. I had the pleasure of having my daughter graduation party at their facility. Traci was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed. She went above and beyond to help us. They catered the food and my guests were very pleased. Brownies was a hit!
We had an amazing time at World of Sports! We were celebrating our youngest son's 4th birthday and he scored his first Strike! The place is clean and well taken care of. The staff were very kind, helpful, and engaging with our experience here. I definitely recommend for a grand time!
Birthday parties at World of Sports
World of Sports 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 World of Sports
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at World of Sports — 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 World of Sports
World of Sports 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 World of Sports
World of Sports 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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