Come and Race it at COTA KARTING

Guests can save time at check-in by preregistering online at http://cotaaustin.clubspeedtiming.com/cs-registration/

All racers will need to wear or bring closed-toe shoes before racing. We do not offer any for sale or rent on-site. Guests with long hair should be prepared to either tie up or tuck in their hair for safety.

Absolutely! COTA Karting caters to all experience levels from novice to expert. Our World Championship team is welcome to assist you with the knowledge needed to enjoy your experience; whether you want to know the perfect racing line, or just need a helping hand understanding how to drive the kart, our team will ensure you’re ready to race!

We currently offer two types of races: Adult Races and Junior/Cadet races. The Adult races take place on our main circuit, with a driver requirement of 13 years old and 58 inches. Junior races will take place on their own bespoke track, with a requirement of 5-12 years old and 36 inches.

We do! Double karts are available on a first come, first serve basis; simply book into an Adult Race and request these karts upon check-in. Double karts must be driven by someone at least 16 years old and 58” tall. The passenger in the double kart must be at least 48” tall.

Junior kart races will take place on a separate track in separate races lasting 5 minutes each; drivers must be at least 5 years of age and a minimum height of 36 inches.

Adult Races:

• All heats are 10 minutes long; best lap time wins.
• The number of laps completed in a single heat is completely up to the driver.

Junior Races:

• All heats are 5 minutes long; everybody wins!

• Our drivers are measured by fastest lap time completed in the heat, not by position.
• Times are displayed digitally around the track both during and after each race; results are emailed to the email address on your COTA Karting race account.

• Closed-toe shoes are required. High heels are not permitted.
• No loose clothing (scarves, ponchos, over-sized garments)
• Long hair should be pulled back or tucked into shirt.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the Karting premises. If you would like to inquire about food and beverage requests, please contact us at [email protected]

A parent or authorized guardian waiver must be signed before any participants under the age of 18 are permitted to race.

All Karts are governed for your safety. On the first lap (the ‘Warm Up’ lap) and the last lap (the ‘Cool Down’ lap), as well as when an incident occurs on track (around you or not) staff will govern the speeds of the karts to ensure the incident has been cleared/corrected before karts return to maximum speed and the race can continue.

Karting-only private events can be booked online at https://circuitoftheamericas.com/rental-inquiry/

For private events requiring catering and/or suites, please contact us at [email protected] for a quote.

Drivers with pre-existing health conditions such as neck or back problems, physical limitations, conditioning deficiencies, heart conditions, and anyone who is pregnant or ailing, are not permitted to drive. You should only drive to your limitations and with the understanding that you should stop your participation immediately if you have any concerns before or while on track.