Go-Karting in Arizona

OUTDOOR GAS POWERED GO KARTS IN ARIZONA

Go head-to-head with friends, family, and fellow motorsports fans at Arizona’s premier outdoor karting destination. We are located in Chandler, a 20-30-minute drive from Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and Gilbert. Our dedicated half-mile, 15-turn karting track puts you behind the wheel of a 270cc Honda gas-powered kart capable of speeds up to 50mph.

Unlike indoor electric karting venues, our outdoor circuit delivers a true open-wheel racing experience on a purpose-built track at the official high-performance driving school of Dodge//SRT.

Why Race at Arizona’s Only Dedicated Outdoor Karting Track

Go-karting is one of the most accessible types of motorsports (and one of the most thrilling). While most karting venues in the Phoenix metro are indoor electric tracks, Radford gives you something different: a genuine outdoor racing experience on a circuit designed for performance driving.

Open to drivers aged 12 and up, our karting sessions are great for birthday celebrations, bachelor parties, corporate team-building, and a first race day for newcomers.

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Karting fundamentals:

– For drivers of all skill levels looking to let loose
– Practice driving skills in a fun environment
– Schedule a karting session alongside standard car courses
– Work on race craft

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Program specs:

– Open to ages 12+
– 1 hour track time *
– Dedicated karting track
– 270cc gas-powered karts

Go Karting Pricing & What’s Included

Our karting experiences are offered as both individual sessions and full group buyouts, making them ideal for everything from a solo skill-building session to corporate events.

Group Karting Event: $225 Per Person (10-Person Minimum)

  • 1 full hour on our outdoor karting track with multiple track configurations
  • Helmets and optional race suits included
  • Professional instructors for safety briefing, kart operations, racing line demonstration, and flag marshaling
  • Access to outdoor pavilion, lockers, bleachers, and Coca-Cola products
  • Optional upgrade experiences in a Dodge//SRT Widebody Hellcat (+$225/person): instructor lead-and-follow, autocross, hot laps, team slalom, accident avoidance, or skid car

For individual session availability and pricing, please call our team directly. Sessions are subject to the track schedule and group bookings.

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Our Arizona Racing Karts: Honda GT 270cc

Performance Specs

Our Honda GT 270cc gas-powered karts are the ultimate racing karts for getting that adrenaline rush on our outdoor karting track. These race-ready karts are perfect for testing or building your skills as you challenge your friends, family, or colleagues to a battle for first place.

Our go-karts take driving back to basics, focusing on the driver’s skill and vehicle control. Manual steering and no ABS give you a true ‘feel’ for your kart, as you tear around the karting track just a few inches from the tarmac at speeds of up to 50mph!

– Honda GT 270cc gas-powered engine
– Hydraulic brakes with a pressure-equalizing system
– Up to 50mph
– Flat-top steering wheel
– 17mm stub axle
– Heavy-duty bodywork

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Driver Requirements

Drivers must be:
– Minimum Height: 48 inches
– Minimum Age: 12
– Maximum Weight: 300lbs

Driver Safety:

– All drivers must sign a waiver (if you are under 18, a parent, legal guardian, or adult over the age of 18 must complete the waiver for you)

– All drivers must be present for a kart and track orientation prior to driving

– All drivers must wear helmets (Helmets are provided with rental)

– Flat, closed-toe shoes

– No loose clothing

– Long hair should be tied back

Karting for Birthdays, Bachelor Parties & Corporate Events

Our karting facility is a popular choice for milestone birthdays (especially 12th, 16th, and 21st), bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate team-building, club outings, and family reunions. Group buyouts include the full hour on track, all safety equipment, instructor support, and access to our event center for catering and post-race celebrations.

Groups of 10–200 can be accommodated, and our team handles all on-site logistics.

Where to Find Us

Our track is located in Chandler, AZ, at the heart of the Phoenix metro area.

Address: 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Gate #3, Chandler, AZ 85226

Driving distances:

  • Phoenix: ~25 minutes
  • Sky Harbor International Airport: ~15-20 minutes
  • Scottsdale: ~30 minutes
  • Mesa: ~25 minutes
  • Tempe: ~20 minutes
  • Gilbert: ~25-30 minutes

Here’s What Our Students Are Saying!

Excellent
4.8
Based on 423 reviews
TresAmenazas
2 days ago
Gayle Van F.
1 week ago
I attended your SRT Experience on Sept 25, 2026 for a really fun day at your facility. I'm really happy that Dodge provided this experience with the purchase of my 2026 Charger Scat Pack Plus. Radford Racing School provided a wonderful day of challenging events. Radford had wonderful instructors, top notch cars and great organization. I'm glad Radford had a couple of 2026 Charger Scat Packs to race on the Auto Cross. What fun to see what your new car is all about.... at least at low speeds. The Supercharged Challengers were amazing cars and their durability is outstanding after discussing with the instructors. My wife participated in the "Hot Laps" where the instructors drive the race track and you hang on in the passenger seat. My wife asked for a spicy ride and the instructor gladly obliged . She was all giggles from that experience! If you buy a new Dodge and get this experience included you should definitely attend. Wayne S.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you had an amazing experience! We love our SRT program and we hope to see you back at the track again soon.
Natalia C.
2 months ago
After receiving my Barbie Dream car
Response from the owner:Natalia, We are so happy you had the best time in our class! Thank you for coming out and learning with us. We appreciate you and your kind words. We hope to see you again soon on the track!
ravi T.
2 months ago
Visited for DDSL track was in good condition, no complaints.
Mark B.
2 months ago
I did the 3 day GT Road Racing Course. It was fantastic and I will be doing a class with them in the future. I was surprised by how much in car driving was done and the class had student to instructor ratio of 3 to 1. I would estimate 5hrs of car driving per day. The first day focused on technique and handling of the car so we were on the autocross track for the morning and moved to the oval track in the afternoon. In most of the sessions, you did a group drive with the instructor to show you how it is done then you get in your car and do instructor lead follow then you do the drill on your own. The instructor normally took a turn with everyone to give them some feedback. There is lot of track time and classroom is held to minimal amount to teach you the basics and go over what you learned at the end of the day.
Response from the owner:Mark, Thank you so much for this amazing review! We cannot wait to have you back on track. We truly want to give each student an incredible experience on and off the track.
Scott W.
4 months ago
My kids are relatively new drivers, and they took the 2-day Defensive Driving course. Of course, they had a great deal of fun (how could you not?), but I also feel like they just received 5 years worth of experience in two days. Their confidence level behind the wheel has grown by leaps and bounds. But more importantly, I'm certain that their ability to avoid accidents in the future has been greatly enhanced. I think many accidents happen because people don't know how their car is going to react in a pressure situation, and they end up losing control because they've never pushed a car's limits to see what it can - and can't - do. This school will give you a very good idea of how to feel what your vehicle is doing underneath you. If my kids can steer their way around just one big accident in their lives because of what they've learned at Radford, then it's been worth every penny! Shout out to instructor Dominic, and the rest of the staff as well, for running a top notch program and providing an invaluable service to drivers. It's a shame that everyone can't participate in a school like this...
Response from the owner:Scott, we are so happy you and your sons enjoyed the time on our track! We hope to see you all again.
paul P.
4 months ago
Hellcat J.
4 months ago
Radford Racing School is awesome. We got to drive Hellcat Challengers all day. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and cool. The staff was friendly. Non alcoholic drinks were served all day long and lunch was provided. The class got to drive the new SRT Charger, too. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for me.
Response from the owner:We are so glad you had an amazing experience! We hope to see you on the track again soon.
Amy B.
4 months ago
I did the SRT owner experience day and it was awesome! The instructors were great as well as the rest of the staff. It was definitely worth the trip out here from the east coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you Amy! We are so happy you enjoyed the SRT Experience!
NATHAN M.
5 months ago
What a great experience. This was my second time there. The staff is awesome and freindly. If you like to drive in a racecar environment, this is the place.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review Nathan!!!
Rick S.
5 months ago
I have attended several road and drag racing courses over the years. The Radford Dodge Demon 170 course was at the top of my list for excellence. I thought nothing could top the excellent quality instructors, an outstanding course schedule, driving Radford's Demon 170's, and completing the requirements for an NHRA competition license. Last weekend Radford sent one of their top-notch instructors, Rich Lash, to the MSHS "Mopars at the Rock" event at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. Rich and I had maintained contact after I took the 170 course, and we agreed to meet at the Rock. Rich agreed to "look" at my car and provide any advice. The resulting interaction was the most valuable I have received from any of the courses taken. Although Rich was meeting with any other drivers at the Rock, he came well prepared to assist past Radford 170 participants and others. He showed up with the latest power grids for the trans break. (The Demon 170 has computer set points from launch to the first 1.6 seconds) We switched from what we called the original 3(B) to a modified B grid that others used successfully attain the 9.5 second runs I was looking for. After watching two runs, Rich determined that the shift power set points needed adjustment. He next noticed that the car lifted about five hundred feet down the track. Again, Rich had the knowledge and experience to know about a transmission fluid issue that requires the addition of 55 ml of transmission fluid to a full transmission to be added thru the transmission air vent. The 170 uses specific type of transmission fluid that was not available at the track so I wrote that fix off as something that I would have to address in the future. I tested the car and the changes that Rich suggested were on point, bringing the car from an also ran to competitive. Rich then went above and beyond. He showed up the next morning with a quart of Dodge transmission fluid and the small funnel that was required to pour it down the transmission vent. He had canvassed his contacts at the race and found a quart of transmission fluid and the funnel. Once the transmission issue was addressed, I went back to the track with an amazing car that no longer dipped or lifted with no hesitation between shifts. I (and several other drivers ) were still having difficulties with the line lock and trans brake initiation process. Rich made very constructive recommendations and set up 15 minutes before racing started to give us time to process in the lane with active lights. We did not launch, just practiced with active lights. Rich watched and determined that one of my problems was related to releasing the brake pedal after the release of one of the two paddles (170 owners probably know what I'm talking about). That leaves you dead at the green light. His advice on how to avoid that problem was spot on. The thing that was amazing what that Rich provided expert counsel and advice not only for Radford participants, but for others that were having Mopar issues or questions. A number of individuals in our racing group received advice on everything from tire pressures to the fool proof method to release the foot brake after the first paddle release in the trans break process. Rich was asked and answered questions on every Dodge model that was racing. I am by no means a novice- over the years I regularly won my class in the NMCA HEMI Shootout, and participating in the Quick 8 quite often. But it was an exceptional experience to get advice on my specific car at the track during an actual competitive event. I'm not sure that anyone can remember everything during course driving a third party vehicle. But I clearly retained what I learned sitting in my own car on a race weekend. The benefit was enormous. Rich also provided advice and counsel to many other drivers at the event. The feedback from those drivers was exceptional. I want to thank Radford and Rich for extending their experience and advice beyond the course in Phoenix. The extra effort that Rich put forth is what makes racing a community.
Response from the owner:Rick, thank you so much for this incredible review!! We are very lucky to have Rich as one of our Drag Racing instructors. We are so happy he was able to help you and make the event even better.
Ivan P.
5 months ago
Tom B.
6 months ago
Nice facility. This event was run by NASA-AZ (a road racing event) These trackdays are a favorite of Arizona's automotive road racing community
Ryan H.
6 months ago
Amazing! Such a fun time.
Jason J.
6 months ago
Instructors are great and had the time of my life. Definitely will be back.
Derek E.
7 months ago
Everyone at Radford Racing was fantastic. We did the Drag program and not only had a blast but learned a lot both drag racing, the track itself, and the demon 170 vehicle. Thank you again.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us!
Nick
7 months ago
The whole crew is amazing! William and Spencer worked directly with us during the four day GT class and they were awesome! Stephanie and lauren also killed it at the front desk. This school is definitely worth the cost of admission!!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate this awesome review. We hope to see you on the track soon!
Ali C.
8 months ago
I went as part of a group experience for a conference I was attending. It was so cool. We got to pace with a lead car and then we also drove on a coned...
Kevin T.
9 months ago
I attended the two-day Ultimate Muscle Car Experience from 1-6 to 1-7 with my daughter and it was an amazing experience for both of us. The instructors went...
Rugby
9 months ago
Ford vs Ferrari
Matthew C.
10 months ago
(fka Bonderant Racing School) Whether you're planning to race professionally, are already a racecar driver, an enthusiast who wants to drive fast safely, or want better control and understanding of your car, Radford Racing is for you! Incredible instructors with decades of experience racing and teaching, who build your skills from the ground up. Not only do you walk away with a much greater understanding of driving dynamics and car control, but an incredible experience, and many hours of drive time. I would rather go to Radford than take a cruise or go to Disney. I've been twice, to take the GT Road Racing course in January and this time the Advanced Road Racing course in December. So enjoyable! So beneficial! I'm exhausted from the course, but want to go back!
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review! We are so happy you spent time on our track and we hope to see you back again soon.
Ed C.
10 months ago
I took the 2 day Dodge Demon 170 Class, it was amazing. Learned so much about the car, driving and racing. Instructors are phenomenal and I would highly recommend this school
Response from the owner:We hope we made your time with us memorable and supercharged! 😉 Thank you for this great review!!
Kelly T.
11 months ago
I attended the 2 day Performance Driving School from 11-17 to 11/18. My only disappointment was it rained the 2nd day, (I mean poured, a rare thing in...
Rafa G.
12 months ago
Spent a nice day here, hadn't been so excited in a long time! 🚧 At the end of the day I was given "cone killer award" wich is not something you usually want to brag about, but I loved my trophy and all in all I'm so glad I attended Redford Driving school.
Response from the owner:Amazing pictures!!! We are so honored to have had your group out with us on track and being the Cone Killer can't be a bad thing 😉
Mitch L.
12 months ago
Road warrior weekend 2025 was incredible I can’t thank all of the staff and instructors for such an amazing experience. All of the instructors are top notch and incredible at what they do. I can’t wait to return next year to learn more from these amazing people.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We cannot wait to have you back on our track!

Karting – FAQs

For our gas go-karting experiences, we require all drivers to be a minimum of 4 feet tall and at least 12 years old, with a maximum weight of 300 lbs. Drivers must also sign a waiver, be present for the kart and track orientation, wear helmets (provided with rental), wear flat, closed-toe shoes, avoid loose clothing, and long hair must be tied back.

Join us for go-kart racing in Arizona, where group events offer karting experiences in 1-hour increments. Session lengths are to be arranged when making your booking with us. Speak to one of our team for more.

Radford kart racing experiences allow drivers to test their racing skills on our dedicated outdoor karting track. The half-mile, 15-turn track features elevation changes, high-speed corners, and state-of-the-art timing and scoring for the ultimate karting race day events.

Gas karting experiences are capped at 12 students to ensure students receive proper and detailed instruction.
Regular hours are 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (October – May). Summer hours are 7:00 am – 2:30 pm (June – September).

Students will need an SA2020 or higher-rated helmet. Helmets can be bought in our pro shop for $229 or rented for just $25 a day. Students will also need closed-toed shoes; driving shoes are preferred.

Yes, students who successfully complete the karting session will receive a certificate of completion.

Karting sessions are offered in 1-hour increments, which are subject to availability.

Our Events Center

We believe corporate and social events should be fun, interesting, and memorable, so why not leave it to our experts at Radford Racing School? Combine your next karting session with our state-of-the-art event center for groups of 10 to 200. Our team will manage all of your on-site logistics, including catering, so you can focus all your attention on creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Outdoor Go Karting in Arizona

Radford’s outdoor track delivers what indoor karting facilities can’t: real elevation changes, realistic racing-line cornering, and the distinct feel of gas-powered racing in the open air. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a first-time driver, our outdoor circuit gives you the space and freedom to push the limits of speed, handling, and strategy.

Outdoor karting also provides a sense of authenticity that mirrors professional motorsports, adapting to real conditions, mastering high-speed straightaways, and threading tight technical corners.

What to Expect on Race Day

When you arrive at our Chandler facility, our team gets you on track fast. After check-in, you’ll go through your safety briefing, get fitted for your helmet and (optional) race suit, and complete a track orientation. From there, you’re racing. Our session structure is intended to maximize seat time, meaning no long waits between heats, no upsells between races, just driving.

How Does Go Karting Work At Radford?

Go-karting opens up the world of racing to younger generations of race enthusiasts. Our go-karting track is open to all participants aged 12+ with full protective equipment and a comprehensive briefing provided.

Getting Kitted Up

All participants are required to wear the provided kit during all race sessions. Go-karting equipment consists of a go-kart race suit, gloves, and a helmet.

Racers should wear appropriate footwear: comfortable, closed-toe shoes that cover the entire foot and have good grip.

Briefing

Before any of our karting sessions, a full briefing is provided by one of our team members. Participants must attend their session briefing in order to race on our outdoor karting track.

During the briefing, we will cover the flags you can expect to see on the track, marshaller signals, track conditions, how our karts work, and any other information that is pertinent to your karting experience.

Karting Sessions

Before your karting session starts, you will be assigned a kart number. This number will correspond to your track times after the race. Our outdoor go-karting track automatically registers track times – the fastest lap time gets pole position.

Our 1-hour go-karting events are split into two blocks to give racers a chance to refresh and reflect between races.

Debrief

After your karting sessions, head over to our debriefing to find out the results of your session. Don’t forget you will also have access to discounted instructor lead and follow, autocross, hot laps, team slalom, accident avoidance, and skid car experiences.

Karting Health & Safety

Please note that all drivers will be required to adhere to our safety guidelines, advice, and standards at all times both on and off the karting track. Failure to comply may result in removal from the karting session and possible exclusion from future racing activities.

Why Choose Radford for Go Karting in Arizona

We are the official high-performance driving school of Dodge//SRT and Arizona’s only dedicated outdoor karting facility built on a professional racing campus. Here’s what sets us apart from indoor karting venues in the Phoenix metro:

  • Outdoor racing on a purpose-built half-mile, 15-turn track with real elevation changes
  • Gas-powered 270cc Honda karts reaching up to 50mph — significantly faster than typical indoor electric karts
  • Professional racing instructors with backgrounds in SCCA, NHRA, and professional motorsports
  • Dedicated facility — we’re not a family entertainment center — we’re a working motorsports campus
  • Excellent Google reviews and ratings
  • Easily accessible from Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Sky Harbor Airport
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