Music City Indoor Karting

If you like to race, DON’T GO HERE.
First, let me preface by saying that nowhere is it posted that actual racing is not allowed, rather it’s a time trial «race».
That being said and unbeknownst to two of the three in our party, we bought 2 races.
The first in our party got let out way ahead of the other two. That’s fine, we’ll race to catch up. Myself and one other were let out the same time and we raced for 5 – 6 laps. I was the trailing car and we were bumper to bumper for most of the race. I bumped her once and the guy waved the blue flag (meaning a faster car was trying to pass). I passed her, but let her back in front of me because she was actually faster. The guy controlling the race actually throttled us both twice throughout the race and made her get behind me again.
After the race, he explained to me that this was «not that kind of place» and that they don’t allow racing there. Rather, they expect you to run for fastest lap. Screw that, that’s not racing.
I will NOT be going back here.

Putt-​putt is MEGA lame and over-​priced. Karting looked cool but also way over-​priced.

I’ll preface this with I didn’t pay, nor did I have what would be considered a normal interaction, this is solely based on the karts and my three races.
It’s 11am, my boss had sent me info on a meeting that I wanted to attend, basic nerd stuff for monitoring SSL traffic on your network. I had the address and knew what the place was called but evidently had zoned out at the fact that there would be racing involved.
There was to be racing involved.
Google Maps lead me to this huge warehouse and told me I was at my destination. I was not at my destination and it would be another minute of driving before I reached the destination.
You might see a sign for the place, if you do just plan to go clockwise around the warehouse to the back. It’ll be way back there. I kept thinking I was going to hit loading docks or something weird but I eventually saw the entry area. If the warehouse were round I’d say the entrance would be in the 2pm vicinity with no access past 3, so you’re required to go from 6 to 2.
There’s a large area in which I guess you can have parties, for me it was all about breaking SSL and using existing purchased equipment, and a room to sit and dread what I was going to have to do to other drivers in the near future.
You’re given a racing sock. It’s not to stuff in your pants, although if you’re really trying to hit on the ladies and that’s your thing, by all means go for it. This racing sock goes over your head, then you’re given what I believe is a standard motorcycle helmet.
I say I believe it is because it reminds me very very much of my Scorpion motorcycle helmet. Luckily I knew my headsize as if you’re not a helmet person putting one on can make you feel kind of like you’ve trapped your breathe-​holes in a piece of plastic. It can be traumatic.
We were given a briefing on safety as the karts go 40 miles an hour. That’s something you need to understand, these carts go really fast. Whether I got up to 40 or topped out at 36 I don’t know. It was fast enough that if I were in an accident there would be blood.
But that’s one of the cool things about electric indoor kart racing — let’s say you spin out in a curve and now you’re facing traffic coming at you at 40 miles an hour — terror, right? They have that covered… well mostly.
These being electric (battery charged before you go out,) they’re speed governed by remotes. My guess is whenever something happens someone slaps a big red button, but I know when there were issues all the karts on the track slowed down and everyone had time to look forward and see what the issue was /​not slam into someone at 40 mph.
The sidewalls seemed very good. I was run into them once or twice, in these cases as opposed to having a series event, I was slowed, there was some noise, and I got back going.
I caught myself on my first race holding my breath. These were not the 20mph outdoor karts I was used to. There’s little noise, you’re wearing a helmet, there’s next to no road grit (should be none, but I think there was a bit of something I felt, perhaps tire) there’s no smell.
The racing sock seems to have the effect of making the helmets be completely ick-​free also. I’d never consider putting on someone else’s helmet, and upon inspection of the one they handed me it looked and smelled new. I don’t know if they’ll let you bring your own, but I might just use my helmet next time if they don’t mind a DOT approved helmet. They probably do, but I can dream.
All the karts aren’t the same, but none of them appeared to be slower. Some handled better in turns, all of them felt like they had the same acceleration, all were extremely fun.
We did a total of three races, with my expectation there were to be no games of skill involved, and out of the day I think I came in 2^nd or 3^rd. Each race I rushed to get into the next.
The next day my arms were a bit sore. There’s no power steering in those things and sometimes you have to jerk the wheels to make the turns you want to make.
They’ve got a flagging system also in which a blue flag waved at you (you’ll see it) means move over slowpoke, someone wants by. I think they do this to prevent love taps at 40 mph around corners. If you see the blue flag and there’s noone in front, they’re talking to you.
The karts also have a reverse mechanism, I never used it (even with a spinout,) but did see it used effectively without the person ending up being rammed by other karts due to a radio induced slowdown.
I don’t have any other indoor karting experience to compare this to, but the ride was extremely fun, and after I left I had to re-​learn how to actually drive as I had been pressing and jerking for the past hour or so.

They completely blew our minds with how terrible the customer service was. Five of us arrived around 7:30 pm on a Saturday and we were told it would be about an hour and fifteen minute wait and to make sure we were back there at 8:30. No big deal, we expected that. 8:30 rolls around we watch them call heat 67, 68, 69, and 73. By now it’s 9 so we go to the front to ask why heat 70 was skipped/​hadn’t been called. The first girl acted as if she couldn’t care less, told us the numbers were out of order (what??), and that it would be another 45 minutes. We asked to speak with someone who could give us a refund and while explaining the situation to her, the first girl felt it necessary to chime in with smart ass comments which resulted in the second girl telling her and us to shut up. Second girl then told us that there was no way that she had told us we would be going around 8:30 when we booked and informed us that she would take as long as possible to give us our refund.
Anyone who knows anything about customer service knows how it’s supposed to go: listen, apologize, and to try and fix the problem. Not here. We left disappointed because it looked fun, but highly unlikely to return.

Went here for a unique date night with my wife. She was skeptical at first but was all in after her first go at it. This place has a great set up and I wait to go again.

10 of us went from our office for some fun on a Thursday afternoon and it was such a blast. The cars are very fast and it’s quite a workout going around the track. Everyone was very friendly and helpful for our event. If you are looking for something fun to do with the office I would definitely recommend this place

Such a blast and the staff is very friendly. The cars are definitely fast enough for any speed demon. You can race the other drivers as well as race against the clock. All the laps are timed, and the times are displayed during the race. A printout is also provided for each racer after the race with all the lap times listed. The track will require some technical driving if you want to get into the faster lap times.
Definitely a blast! Highly recommended.

Went here with some buddies when doing a guys weekend in Nashville. You can go fast on these carts. They never flagged us for trading paint. I would say this track is not for the little ones if you are doing a family outing but older teens and adults would find this well worth the money. The only complaint was the service. The girls running the cash register seemed a little preoccupied. All in all a lot of fun.

My company recently took everyone here for some friendly competition and team building. Almost everyone had a good time, except for a few that weren’t prepared for the speed of the racing.
These carts are FAST! They say they go 40 mph, and while that might not seem fast when you’re in your car, when you’re an inch off the ground and crowded onto a slick, narrow track with 9 other cars, it’s plenty fast. Even the biggest speed demons (including myself) were satisfied.
They’ve got some seemingly draconian rules, but it’s all for your safety, as you sign a nice liability waiver for them. I will say that the first race I rode, they used their ability to limit the speed of the carts frequently, as several people would spin out and the staff would preemptively slow us to prevent accidents, or punish overly aggressive drivers. They also try and notify those drivers moving slowly that they need to move over so faster drivers may pass safely. The second race I rode was more fun, as they had realized that we were good drivers and not likely to T-​bone each other, so they gave us a little more leeway with the speed and cornering.
I can’t say what it’s like when it’s open to the public and you’ve got any Joe Schmoe running around the track, but for private events, I’d say I’m definitely a fan of MCIK.

A few YSB14 were going to try go-​kart racing at Music City Indoor Karting so I tagged along. This place seems to be located in an industrial part of Nashville and looked a little sketchy from the outside. However, on the inside, it was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly & helpful. It was about $ 50 for two races. I’m not really a big fan of racing but I was in with the gang for two races. After a safety video we were given a headsock to keep and fitted for our helmet. I was obviously not permitted to wear just my hardhat from earlier that day.
Two fast but fun races to learn that I’m the slowest. The back of my go-​kart kept sliding out to a stop in the hairpin turn. The fastest guy says, «slow down to go fast through the apex. It’s all about tangents.» NOW he tells me!!!
All in all, good times at a clean, well-​run, fun place.

I loved music city indoor karting! I came here with 3 friends and had an awesome time. Note this spot is kind of in the middle of no-​where… but the entrance is on the back side of the building. You’ll see the big sign out front, turn into the parking lot, drive around the big warehouse, and the entrance is clearly marked. Lots of parking btw.
When you get there you’ll be greeted by the friendly staff. Check in on the computers, pay for your races (I opted for non-​membership, two races, and it cost me about $ 50). Which is the cheapest amount I’ve ever paid for go-​kart racing.
Save your receipt after you pay because the ticket confirms which heat you are in. We only waited 5 minutes until we raced. Head to the back and put on a helmet and a ‘neck pillow’. No one-​sey jump suits at this place. Quick safety info from the staff (takes a few minutes) and next thing you’re in a go kart speeding around those corners.
Awesome time!

Ok.
So I love this place.
40 MPH Electric Go Karts that can be driven ANY TIME.
UM. Hell yeah.
Complete with actual racing helmets and the racing ski mask you have to wear under your helmet.
Be prepared to slick track your way around and you will have to wait in line for a good 30 – 45 minutes before your race will take place.
So with a little patience and the right timing this place is awesome. FOR ONE. Don’t show up at 8pm expecting to get a race in as each race lasts about 8 – 10 minutes so if you show up at 8pm chances are they will be booked until last race at around 845pm.
It is rather pricey. At $ 23 per race (cheaper if become a member etc etc and if you race more than once in a day). But it’s worth every penny as these things zoom around the track.

Pretty excited about indoor karting in Nashville so got the boys together and showed up at 8pm to skip the rush. Make the hour trip downtown to find that they stopped seating. A line of 10 people were turned away plus a dozen others that we warned on the way in. This is a new business that needs to impress new customers. Where do they need to be? Place was not packed at all.
Karts seemed to be an ok speed. Nothing real special but better than your typical outdoor gas kart. Temp was frigid! Bring gloves! Neighborhood is sketchy. If you aren’t there for karts, you are there for crack.
Will not be back