Last updated: January 24, 2026
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Plan ahead
Book birthday parties and group events well in advance and confirm room availability before paying—multiple reviewers mentioned overbooking issues, long wait times, and groups being unexpectedly split up due to limited junior karts and recharge times.
Track feel
The Gardena location is the standout K1 Speed venue in SoCal with a well-designed track, good food quality (including a famous large pretzel), and beer service—it's notably better than the Anaheim location according to experienced visitors.
Visitor tip
Expect extended wait times during group events and birthday parties due to kart recharge cycles, especially with younger drivers; plan for downtime by taking advantage of arcade games and the food/beverage options while waiting between races.
Quick Facts
- Track Type
- indoor
- Kart Type
- electric
- Height Req
- Height requirements apply to race
- Pricing
- Walk-in pricing available; See pricing page for details
What visitors say
My nephew's 10th birthday party was held here. Kids really enjoyed the racing. Just be aware that there are a limited number of carts for the younger folks and they had to split up into groups and wait for other adult groups to go in…
We’ve been to many K1s here in SoCal over the years. I really like Gardena. If you live in Long Beach, this is closer and way better than the Anaheim location. The track is wild! The food is good! Check out this GIANORMOUS pretzel!! And…
This was one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve ever had when planning a birthday party. I spent nearly $1,000 for 10 kids, expecting an organized and enjoyable event. Instead, the race started almost an hour late, and all of…
From 2,452 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- K1 Speed's live telemetry system lets racers monitor their track times and performance measured against over 1,000,000 competitors—giving you a genuinely epic leaderboard to compete on.
- The Gardena location features "Glo Karting" nights, a specialty racing experience that sets it apart from standard indoor kart venues.
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