No experience needed — just show up and drive
Book your session online or walk in — here are our hours on the outdoor circuit.
Closed Monday & Tuesday this week.
Drivers must be 12+ and present a valid government-issued photo ID. Drivers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign their waiver.
Multi-ride packages coming soon.
Hit the track on our purpose-built 0.43-mile rental circuit in professional Tillotson rental karts. Whether you're a first-time driver or a seasoned enthusiast, our outdoor rental sessions deliver real track thrills for all skill levels.
A few quick things to check before you hit the track.
Ready to go full throttle? Our Tillotson karts are built for real speed. Here's who can hop in:
A six-week championship for racers of all experience levels. With just 8 karts on track at a time, every race delivers close, competitive action.
Week of Aug 10
through mid-September
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday evenings
$75 per event
Drivers 18 and older
About one hour of racing:
Warm-Up Session
Pre-Final
Feature Final
Senior Light
Senior Medium
Senior Heavy
An official League T-shirt
Weekly trophies for each weight-class winner
Registration information will be announced soon — sign up to be the first to know.
Quick answers for our team and our guests.
Hours vary throughout the week and are posted near the top of this page and updated weekly. Current availability can also be viewed during online booking.
Sessions are $30 each when booked online at the discounted online rate.
Reservations can be made online right from this page — use any Book Now button to reserve your session.
Not at this time.
Not yet. Gift cards are not currently available.
Drivers must be 12 years or older, at least 5′2″ tall, and under 6′6″ and 300 lbs to safely fit in the kart. A valid government-issued photo ID is required, and all drivers must complete a liability waiver. Drivers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver.
No. A valid government-issued photo ID is required, but it does not have to be a driver's license.
We provide helmets for all drivers and conduct a mandatory driver's meeting and safety briefing before each session.
Yes. Personal helmets are permitted as long as they are DOT approved and less than 10 years old.
Yes. Helmets and other racing gear are available for purchase in the KartZone retail store.
Each session includes 8 minutes of on-track driving, plus loading, unloading, and a cool-down lap. Most guests spend approximately 12–15 minutes in the karting process.
Up to 8 karts are on track during each rental session.
The Tillotson rental karts reach speeds of up to approximately 45 mph.
Each session accommodates up to 8 drivers. Groups larger than 8 will be split into multiple sessions. Group reservations are available — see our Groups & Corporate Events page.
You can book multiple 8-minute sessions, but they must be booked one at a time with a break between sessions. There are no dedicated 30-minute or 60-minute rental options.
If you miss your reservation, we'll work with you to arrange another date whenever possible. Reservations cannot be refunded for late arrivals or no-shows.
Yes. Outdoor karting may continue in light rain if conditions are safe. Sessions may be delayed or suspended during severe weather or lightning.
If your session is canceled due to severe weather, you may choose either a refund or a credit to use on another day.
Call Lorain Ohio KartPlex at (440) 890-0007, Extension 1.
