please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . learn how and when to remove these template messages this article needs additional citations for verification . please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed . december 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message this article contains content that is written like an advertisement . please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view . december 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message learn how and when to remove this template message k1 speed type private industry karting kart racing go kart track entertainment founded 2003 founder david danglard and susan danglard headquarters irvine california u.s. number of locations 34 area served arizona california colorado florida georgia hawaii indiana illinois massachusetts new york north carolina texas utah washington key people boris said services electric indoor kart racing owner david & susan danglard website k1speed.com k1 speed is the premier go karting company in america . with kart racing centers nationwide k1 speed brings the thrill and excitement of indoor karting to a large audience . offering highly advanced and environmentally friendly electric go karts as well as large indoor entertainment venues that feature authentic racing memorabilia pit cafes meeting rooms and pool tables k1 speed is a great place to visit with family and friends or to host a corporate event or party . k1 speed was co founded in 2003 by david danglard and susan danglard . k1 speed features european built electric go karts capable of 45 mph 72 km h asphalt tracks and computerized scoring . ranging from 70 000 to 100 000 sq ft 6 500 to 9 300 m2 in size k1 speed is one of the largest chain of indoor go karting centers in the united states . 1 2 indoor karting has grown into a large industry over the last several years not only within california but across the nation and k1 speed prides it selves on playing a part . k1 speed was one of the first companies to bring electric karts and indoor go kart tracks to southern california and since the first location opened in carlsbad in 2003 they have witnessed an explosion in the market . k1 speed sees the expansion of the industry as a validation of the sport which as fans and participants is something that they appreciate . k1 speed is dedicated to the sport of karting which is why they operate kart racing centers nationwide ; as enthusiasts of the sport they aim is to make it as accessible as possible the premise behind the creation of k1 speed was to offer enthusiasts and amateurs alike an authentic and genuine racing experience in a safe comfortable accessible and perhaps most importantly unique environment . utilizing advanced european electric karts and indoor asphalt tracks k1 speed quickly developed a reputation as being fun and exciting and the growth has been continuous since first opened their doors . in addition to the arrive and drive racing option which allows individuals to visit the indoor karting centers anytime and experience the thrill of racing they also offer racing leagues and a variety of packages for corporate events and group parties which have proven quite popular . to meet the needs of customers and kart racing enthusiasts who demand more they also have a pro shop k1 race gear which carries everything that a karter might need to compete at the track . at k1 speed our goal is to be synonymous with karting and we think that we are on our way contents 1 arrive and drive 2 junior karting 3 indoor tracks 4 references 5 external links arrive and drive edit k1 speed s nationwide indoor go kart racing locations are open to the general public 7 days a week when not reserved for a private event . whether you want to race against the clock or race against a friend arrive and drive allows individuals to come in and shoot for the best fast lap against friends family and other racers . with each race you ll receive a race result sheet based on our k1rs system that allows you to compare your times and rank against other drivers and you can even check your results online to see how you fare against the best of the week or month . each arrive and drive session lasts for about ten minutes and may include one to 12 drivers depending on the location and track size . first time drivers will receive a mandatory briefing session on rules and safety . junior karting edit at k1 speed the arrive and drive junior karting program allows children to experience the thrill of high performance electric go karts in a safe and controlled environment . with seat belts roll bars and automatic shutoff in the event of an emergency our junior electric karts are a safe way for children to go racing junior karting is a more accessible alternative to the junior kart league which is intended for children who are interested in becoming more involved with racing and is great for kids who are ready to step up from the anemic karts at the local mini golf course kids race against the clock and each other for 12 exciting laps and receive detailed print outs of their lap times position and ranking information after the race . the data from the race is also recorded and stored electronically so that children can keep track of their improvement on subsequent visits . the scores can even be viewed online as we strive to provide young racers with everything that they need to develop their skills . indoor tracks edit k1 speed currently offers 34 locations spread nationwide and constantly looking to expand the reach of indoor karting centers to meet the needs of our devoted clientele . if you are looking for a go kart track the odds are good that one of our indoor go kart tracks is nearby if you ve never experienced the thrill and excitement of indoor go kart racing then you owe it to yourself to visit your nearest k1 speed . references edit kart racing goes italian the san diego union tribune august 28 2004 . retrieved on 17 october 2008 . joe lyons november 2007 . k1 s indoor racing in ontario inland empire business journal . retrieved on 17 october 2008 . external links edit k1 speed website retrieved from https en.wikipedia.org w index.php title k1 speed & oldid 743672214 categories companies based in carlsbad californiacompanies established in 2003kart circuitssports venues in san diegosports venues in seattleprivately held companies based in californiahidden categories articles needing additional references from december 2015all articles needing additional referencesarticles with a promotional tone from december 2015all articles with a promotional tone navigation menu personal tools not logged intalkcontributionscreate accountlog in namespaces article talk variants views read edit view history more search navigation main pagecontentsfeatured contentcurrent eventsrandom articledonate to wikipediawikipedia store interaction helpabout wikipediacommunity portalrecent changescontact page tools what links hererelated changesupload filespecial pagespermanent linkpage informationwikidata itemcite this page print export create a bookdownload as pdfprintable version languages add links this page was last modified on 10 october 2016 at 17 22 . text is available under the creative commons attribution sharealike license ; 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