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Indoor go-kart operator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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K1 Speed, the world's largest indoor go-kart operator, is an American company based in Irvine, California.[1] The company was co-founded in 2003 by David Danglard and Susan Danglard, who had previously worked in the fashion industry.[2][3] That same year, K1 Speed opened their first go-kart track outside San Diego, California.[1]
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Overview
The Italian OTL electric karts used at K1 Speed can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour once unlocked to their full horsepower potential. The junior karts can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.
In late 2018, K1 Speed said that they were partnering with virtual and augmented reality brand Oculus to use their Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and several cameras monitoring a track to give K1 Speed's go-kart users a virtual racing experience.[4]
K1 Speed has 107 locations across the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Mexico, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Italy, China, and France.[1][5][6] Overall, the company boasts centers in 32 U.S. states and 10 countries.[7]
K1 Speed offers various party packages for group events including birthdays for kids, teens, and adults, corporate team building, holiday parties, bachelor(ette) parties, and more.
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Locations
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United States
United Kingdom
Canada
France
Italy
Mexico
Puerto Rico
China
South Korea
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Challenge GP Leagues
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Every K1 Speed center runs its own junior, teen and adult race leagues, called Challenge GP. At the end of the 12-month season, the top three drivers from each class and center advance to their respective state championship. The top three division finishers at the state championships are invited to the National Championships, held at K1 Circuit Winchester. The national podium finishers then earn their place on the grid for the K1 Speed E-World Championship.
K1 Speed E-World Championship
The K1 Speed E-World Championship features the largest single-event prize pool in all of competitive karting with $79,000 up for grabs between the three divisions.[8]
The prize pool for the E-World Championship is distributed as follows:
Adults:
- $25,000
- $15,000
- $7,500
Teens:
- $10,000
- $5,000
- $2,500
Juniors:
- $8,000
- $4,000
- $2,000
K1-on-1 Karting Lessons
K1-on-1 lessons are 1-hour coaching sessions with skilled instructors. Students of K1-on-1 lessons can expect to learn how to maximize kart performance, improve lap times, and defend positions.
- Lessons begin with an evaluation race, giving instructors a baseline for the student's technique and current approach to apexes.
- Then, students walk the track with the instructor to go over their initial performance. Coaches place cones on the ideal racing line, explaining the strategy behind each apex and the differences between types of turns.
- After the track walk, students complete their second and third evaluation races, using the techniques gained from coaching to shave seconds off of their lap times.
"A K1-on-1 lesson is a great introduction for novices and an excellent training tool for experienced racers. Your coach will tailor their advice to your skill level, ensuring you benefit and improve, no matter your racing background," according to K1 Speed's website.[9]
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