Come and Race it at COTA KARTING and Speed City
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COTA Karting is the country’s premier karting destination for all skill levels. Kick fun into overdrive by challenging fellow competitors to a white-knuckle race next to the ONLY purpose-built permanent Formula 1 track in the United States! With 15 hair-raising turns, you’ll feel a rush of adrenaline as you experience the thrill of racing at incredible speed.
KARTING PARTIES
Speed up your party or private event! COTA Karting is the most thrilling way to celebrate your birthday, bachelor party or company outing. With our curated packages, party-goers have exclusive access to a private reserved space, photo ops on the COTA Karting Podium, private races and more!
Adult Parties: All drivers must be at least 16 years of age, 58+ inches tall, and possess a valid driver’s license (must be presented and verified upon arrival).
Junior Birthday Parties: All drivers must be between 12-15 years of age, and 58+ inches tall.
Kiddie Birthday Parties: All drivers must be between 5-11 years of age, and 36+ inches tall.
While we offer many ‘ready-to-book’ options on our online booking page (“Book Now” button above), we also love planning something more bespoke. If you’d like to customize your private event with additional options or spaces, use the link below to submit a private event inquiry and speak with a COTA Karting Event Specialist today!
INQUIRE TODAY
KIDDIE & JUNIOR KARTING
Calling all racers (even the youngest and newest!) COTA Karting and Speed City offer Karting fun for the entire family! Our new, bespoke track allows for Kiddie Karting racers (from 5 to 11 and 36 inches+) as well as Junior Karting racers (from 12 to 15 and 58 inches+) to enjoy the same on-track fun as their parents, making Speed City a one-stop-destination for family fun!
Offering options for public arrive-and-drive sessions, as well as private birthday party events (complete with pizza and drinks!) COTA Karting and Speed City provides a unique experience for the entire family!
- Kiddie Karts: All drivers must be between 5 and 11 years of age and 36” tall to participate.
- Junior Karts: All drivers must be between 12 and 15 years of age and 58” tall to participate.
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Closed-toe shoes are required for all racers and riders. Slippers and high heels are also prohibited.
Arrive & Drive Public Races:
Participate in races for drivers of all ages, with our iconic Turn 1 in the background! Each race is around 5 minutes in length. Each lap is around 30 to 45 seconds.
Kiddie/Junior Birthday Parties:
Book an unforgettable birthday party at the venue of World Champions! Our new, bespoke track allows for racers to enjoy the birthday of a lifetime with the iconic Turn 1 of the Formula 1 track as the backdrop! This party package also comes with pizza and bottled water/lemonade. Additional pizzas are available to add for $25 ea!
INCLUDED IN PARTY PACKAGE:
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Two (2) 5-minute karting races per participant
- Pizza
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Bottled waters and lemonades
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Personalized Racer’s Licenses per participant (Kiddie Karting Parties only)
Add on Mini Golf for just $5 more per person!
Please note: These activities take place on a bespoke, separate track from the adult karting activities. This track is located next to the adult track, by the zipline area.
KIDDIE & JUNIOR KARTING!
THE BASICS: DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM
Join our 3-Week course as our seasoned instructors guide you from the spectator stand to a confident Karting Driver. Each class is 1 hour long for three consecutive weeks, and will take place on Tuesdays at 5:00PM. The next available group will begin on Tuesday, June 24th at 5:00PM.
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Week 1 – Grassroots
Learn the basics of Karts, Driving lines, and Racing.
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Week 2 – Front-Runner
Delve into the finer details of Kart control.
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Week 3 – League Racer
Arm yourself with all of the racing and overtaking skills to become a COTA Karting League Racer
All drivers must be a minimum of 13 years of age and 58” tall to participate. Please note that these requirements may differ from our other offerings.
Reserve your spot!
COTA MINIATURE GOLF
Put your putting skills to the test with groups of up to 6 at Speed City’s brand new Miniature Golf course! COTA Karting and Speed City are proud to present our 18-hole and 9-hole courses.
18-Hole Course: Take a lap around our 18-hole ‘Circuit Course’ and experience a fun adventure of World-Champion-Themed action. From our iconic Turn 1 to a replica of our famous COTA Tower, our 18-hole course promises fun for the entire family!
9-Hole Course: Want to compete with your friends for top honors? Our 9-hole ‘Champions Course’ takes inspiration from professional golf course greens. With elegant crests and hidden challenges like our sand bunkers, this course challenges you to read the green like a pro for the best score!
Use the link below to purchase a pre-reservation for COTA Miniature Golf, or pair it with a COTA Karting race for a world class combo deal!
Book for Miniature Golf!
GIFT CARDS
Give the gift of speed for your racer’s next birthday, anniversary, holiday or any other celebration! Choose between a single race, 2-race, 3-race or cash amount to be loaded onto your digital gift card!
All drivers must be at least 16 years of age, and possess a valid driver’s license (must be presented and verified upon arrival).
BUY NOWCourse Map
Our 15-turn track layout will challenge even the experienced racers. Experience newly-added wide turns, a set of S-turns and a new hairpin turn that comes off a sweeper turn — all working together to contribute to an unforgettable race.
Requirements
Please bring a valid Driver's License. This is required for any participants who will be driving.
Please arrive thirty minutes prior to your karting session
Closed-toe shoes are required for all racers and riders. Slippers and high heels are also prohibited. (Shoes must have a back)
Helmets and head socks are required and provided by COTA Karting
Single Kart Driver requirement: 16 years old, minimum height of 58 inches; Valid Driver's License (must be presented for verification upon arrival)
Double Kart Driver requirement: 16 years old, minimum height of 58 inches; Valid Driver's License (must be presented for verification upon arrival)
Double Kart Passenger requirement: minimum height of 48 inches
Maximum weight limit for single karts is 275 lbs
All drivers must be able to safely and comfortably sit in the kart with the restraints secured
Drivers must be able to grab the steering wheel with both hands, and press the pedals with both corresponding legs
Hair below shoulders must be pulled back or tucked into shirt for drivers and riders' safety
Zipline Requirements: 48in+ (42in+ if accompanied by Adult), max weight 300lbs/passenger, 450lbs gross
FORMS & WAIVERS
All participants MUST sign the waiver below. Waivers are available at the COTA Karting track; however, you can save time by e-Signing prior to your track session, and/or printing and signing the parental consent form.
Please note that all racers and parents of minors must show proof of photo identification in order to race.
COTA KARTING WAIVERFAQs
Guests can save time at check-in by preregistering online at https://bookings.clubspeed.com/cota/cotaaustin.
All racers must bring a valid Driver’s license, and will need to wear or bring closed-toe shoes before racing (Slippers and high heels are also non-permissible; shoes must have a back). 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 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.
- 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.
- 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. Slippers and high heels are also prohibited.
- No loose clothing (scarves, ponchos, over-sized garments)
- Long hair should be tied and 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]
When purchasing race packages online, each package is designated to one individual. For example, if you wanted to purchase 1 race for 6 people, you would need to purchase a quantity of 6 for the 1 race package, not a quantity of 2 for the 3 race package.
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.
For your safety as well as the safety of others on track, all drivers must be able to grab the steering wheel with both hands, and press the gas pedal fully with their right leg and brake pedal fully with their left leg, respectively.
All drivers are subject to the maximum weight requirement of 275 lbs, as well as needing to fit safely and comfortably in the kart with the restraints fully secured. For drivers of unique proportions who may be unsure if they meet all requirements to fit safely, we have additional options available and are always happy to assist with ‘test fitting’ in the Karts before purchase.
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.
The Soaring Eagle Zipline is a ski-lift style Zipline that soars you to 180ft above the ground on the Turn 1 hillside, giving you an unparalleled view of the front stretch of COTA all the way to Downtown Austin!
Riders of Zipline must be 48 inches or taller (42 inches or taller if accompanied with an adult). A maximum weight per rider of 300 lbs is enforced, and the combined/gross weight of two riders may not exceed 450lbs.
Zipline can be purchased individually for $10/person, or for just $5/person if combined with the purchase of a Karting race!
Private Races
COTA Karting is the perfect spot to unleash your guests in a fun, competitive environment. Private racing is available by the hour and can be booked below.
For groups over 18 drivers, or to add on private event space with food and drink packages, please contact a COTA Representative by booking for a larger group.
Soarin' Eagle Flight
Soar high above the karting track and the main straight of Circuit of The Americas on our zipline! You’ll see COTA from a whole new angle as you take flight over the country’s premier racing facility. Open during COTA Karting hours.
Requirements: 48in+ (42in+ if accompanied by Adult), max weight 300lbs/passenger, 450lbs gross
Purchase a ride on the Soaring Eagle for $10 on-site or upgrade with a race for $5 per person.
COTA Karting Racing League
Looking to take COTA Karting to the next level? Battle wheel-to-wheel for on-track supremacy against the fastest karting enthusiasts in a Grand Prix style showdown, complete with weekly races, podium celebrations and on-going championship standings!
