K1 Speed

Been here twice now, both on Sunday afternoon. Not busy at all, almost no wait. They offer military discounts if you buy 2+ races

Nice waiting area with comfy couches. Cool race car we took pictures with. Clean facility. Not overly crowded. Would come back here for sure.

i was not impressed. the staff was unfriendly and not very helpful.

My wife and i brought our three kids to the track for a few sessions of spirited competition. While the kids had little driving exposure prior to this outing, the staff handled it in stride, specifically a young man called Dukes, who helped managed the adult and junior sessions such that the kids were never left to wander the venue alone. It takes a team dedicated to customer service and satisfaction to manage a mixed age group so effectively.
There was the added up side of little to no waiting to drive on this particular evening.

First timers on a date! It was really fun and the staff was very friendly and funny particularly Dukes, Jay, and Larry! Great vibes and we felt very welcome and accommodated. Read one of the previous reviews and saw that birthday parties hold up the wait time. I would definitely recommend Monday through Thursday. We didn’t wait at all except to take a break between races. Again, very nice atmosphere and fun staff. Dukes definitely made our night go from a 8 to a 10!

First time bringing my son here and seemed slow for a Saturday. I purchased him a 2 race pack with Tshirt. I am informed about an 1hr wait for the race. Okay so we decided to purchase and wait. First race came after an hour and went quick.
Problem I see with this place and gives it a 1 star is they really don’t have a state to say how many rCes ahead of you. They just say we in the system and I decided to check after 50 minutes of waiting on a status. Well its gonna be about another 45 or maybe an hour is what I’m told! This is ridiculous and they told me it was because of a birthday party and they have to race multiple times for some reason I didn’t catch. So going over an hour to use my son’s second race up I thought a Unilocal review will kill some time. Don’t think we will come back as I can’t imagine spending an entire day to get 3 races in. Still here waiting…

Forgot to mention that on the second lap the cars weren’t functioning properly and no one bothered to make it right. Also their Tweeter crew asked me to email their marketing but again no one could be bothered to look into the issue.

This track is HUGE! The lot it’s on is ginormous as well! Signs are huge and driving pass the fwy, it just pops out in your face. Whenever I drive by it at 5AM heading to my externship at the hospital, part of me just wants to turn in… then the «adult» me reminds me it’s not time to play (booooooo!!). The track is great and I absolutely loved it! The times I’ve gone have been on the weekday pm, so it’s not crazy packed and I’ve had the pleasure of racing several of the top dogs here. The drivers here are polite and considerate in their racing etiquette, so it’s been pleasurable every time. The staff has been great too and stays attentive to the track the entire time.
They do seem a bit understaffed even with the few racers. I remember waiting several minutes for a staff member to get me into the next race. Even after then, I had to wait a good 15 minutes before being able to race despite the lack of people. I think they need to work on transitioning from one race to the next more efficiently by multitasking in prepping people while finishing the current drivers. I’m hoping the weekends aren’t like this; otherwise, it’d probably be miserable.
Anyway, I can’t wait to come back to this track next time I’m back in San Antonio!
Tip: Get the $ 48 Groupon for 4 races & 1 – 2 annual licenses!

only good thing here is they are a clean racing facility. Other than that this place is not good for a racing fun. I was with a group of friends. Staff is not friendly except for one guy over there. There is a guy controling the speed of the karts and the guy think he is some kind of god lol. He keep yelling people and reducing the karts speed with no reason at all. I wont come back here and I do not recommend this place.

Took my 15 year old daughters who are just learning to drive and they did great. I had a blast and got faster each time. Well run and they were very organized. They were great about getting you ready and the next group ready to keep it moving. Very clean facility and cars. We all had fun and will be back. Thanks K1 Speed!

We took our son and three of his friends on Friday. March 6^th for the first time ever. We initially purchased the two races and the annual pass package for each child. But later, they let us upgrade our package to include matching t shirts for each child. The staff running the races monitored the races very well. The ladies behind the counter were genuinely kind as well. Although it’s a little pricey, I certainly think it’s a fun experience that was well worth it.

I went here for a kid’s birthday party (8 – 12 yrs old) from Noon until about 6pm. Very clean facility overall, even the restrooms were kept nice and clean at all times.
If you look at the price it might be expensive… but this isn’t your typical lawnmower go-​karts at the carnival or on the side of the road by the beach. They provide a briefing for all riders, explain all the rules and how the karts work. Head socks were always clean and helmets did not stink or have any weird smell whatsoever. The karts were all in great shape and the track was not dirty. The layout of the track was very nice and challenging.
I had lots of fun during the Adult race session, the karts are fast and very accurate with handling. Great experience overall! For those complaining about the wait… they have a great system and schedule on how to get people to race on the track. Don’t expect to be on the track every 10 minutes if you come with your significant other and just walk-​in.
The staff was very friendly and polite. There’s arcades if you get bored or don’t want to race… very comfortable seating, which I hope they add a few more sets of couches and the taller stools on the outside for better viewing. Food selection isn’t the best… it will do it’s job as far as you having something to eat, but don’t expect a full blown restaurant experience.
If I had the money to spend… this is definitely a good spot to go. It’s not in the greatest area of San Antonio location-​wise, but it’s not hard to find or get to. Plenty of parking spaces and clean as well.

K-​1 was really fun! It’s a little pricey but definitely gets better if you buy the race packages instead of the singles.

These guys get crazy with the rules. Maybe it’s cool for kids. But for adults, it’s not that fun. Plus, it’s super expensive. It’s ridiculous. Finally, the cars are not consistent. Some cars brake harder than others, some have a horrible turn radius. It’s just not a fun experience. This was my second time here, and both times I leave feeling like I lost a lot of money and didn’t get anything for it.

Interesting reviews given on this… this place is a more give or take each time you visit. Yes the wait time can be little excessive; however, remember going on a weekend during the summer may not be the best choice. That’s like ordering a pizza 30 minutes before the Superbowl and then complain that your given delivery time is 2 hours.
So let’s get the rundown…
1. Fast cars, really fast… you can probably do burn-​outs if they would let you. (they won’t, so don’t try.)
2. It’s LAP TIME, unlike most go-​kart establishments where your track is basically
Mario Kart (without bananas) you can’t race head-​to-​head. There is no slipstream, or bumping, or 3 WIDE. It’s based on how fast YOU complete a lap.
3. Short people will have difficulty, me. I’m thankful for the employee that helped me. She kindly brought me special metal plates that made it easier to reach the pedals. I barely cleared the adult height requirement of 4′ 10″.
4. The race moderators can be cool, strict, or lackadaisical. They’re like refs, you can’t say you’ve never seen a game where a ref missed a call or seemed like they called every foul known to man. Sometimes you can get a way with a nudge or two, but don’t push it.
5. It’s fun to do at least once… yes it’s pricey. Since it’s here, you should just try it once. Unless you’re deathly afraid of go-​karts then don’t.
6. Go with a group of friends. Try to go in a group, we had 8 people. I believe they allow 12 on the course, maybe 10. If you go by yourself, then you have to deal with other drivers who probably aren’t comfortable with this type of operation.
So there’s my 6 comments about indoor kart racing. Hopefully, for those people who have never been, it gives a little more insight on what to expect. The biggest thing to remember is that it’s based on LAP TIME not actual head to head racing. One more thing, when you get there and wait, watch others race. Look at where they take the turns and what the refs check for. Strategize.

I went here this past weekend for my boyfriend’s birthday and everyone had a lot of fun. When you arrive you register on a computer. The «license» is $ 6 and one race is $ 19.99. On the weekends they have a special where you can do three races for $ 50. One race is 10 laps and 10 drivers can race at a time. They have a sitting area with couches and tables where you can wait until it’s your time to race. They have a snack bar and video games which I think would make this place great for younger kids or families. Once they call your name they review the safety information and everyone gets their head socks and helmets. Since we came earlier in the day we didn’t have to wait that long between races which was nice. I was a little too short for the adult kart but they were nice enough to give me blocks to help me reach the pedals. I was really tempted to ask if I could race in a junior kart which would have been the perfect size for me! Haha. Our group had a fun time racing around the course. It is a pricey experience, but definitely a lot of fun!

Had the company’s team night here
SUCH A GREAT TIME !!!
Everyone had a great time !!
A bit pricey but the whole team had a great experience !!
We will be coming back again soon.
Snack Bar had good pizza but a bit pricey. Don’t plan on having dinner here, Eat before you come to save about $ 100

Pricey? Yes. That def is a deterrent, but my brother and I had a Groupon, which cut the price of 2 DLs and 4 races by over ½ the price. So we went on a Monday and were able to race twice in about a 1.5 hour period. We had to wait for a race to finish and 2 more races between our first and last race. Not a big deal, but there’s really nothing to do here except play air hockey, or pool (1 table) or one of the few video games they have.
The staff was super nice. No issues there. The selection of helmets and upkeep of the cars is perfect.
The track is fun, but the rules are annoying. The layout encourages you to «race» against fellow racers, however you’re discouraged to race or nudge someone while passing. They say placing is based more on lap times, but you have to more around other racers. So in my case, my brother and I weren’t actually able to race eachother neck and neck.
The cars are face and super responsive to steering. I like that. The indoor A/​C is really nice too and so is the atmosphere. The price and rules are annoying and I’m sure this place is packed after work hours and weekends. I’d rather go to Dave and Busters and use the same amount of money on hours of games and drinks.

Had a groupon so we decided to come try it out. The racing was about $ 28 a race, pretty expensive. The racetrack is inside which is nice in the AC, there was lots of staff to help the kids learn how to race correctly, the downfall was the hour and half wait to get to race.

You get in, register at a computer in a couple minutes. $ 20 a race but I got the K1 Speed deal for $ 45. It included 3 races and a free license. There was a party so it was an hour & half wait instead of 40 minutes. Games while you’re waitin like pool, air hockey, basketball, etc. snacks and drinks too. I got a pure leaf tea for $ 3. Super fun and addictive but watch out for all the rules you crazy ppl.