Xtreme Racing Center of Pigeon Forge
Rating
Family of 4
$60-$100 (go-karts $15-$25 per person per race session; multi-race packages available)
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 8-17
About
Xtreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge is where the go-kart experience steps up for older kids who've outgrown the junior tracks and want something that actually feels like racing. The karts are faster, the track layout is more technical, and the overall vibe skews toward genuine motorsport enthusiasm rather than casual amusement park fun.
Kids who play racing games, follow Formula 1, or have strong opinions about cars find this place validating in a way that standard parks don't. They talk about their racing line through corners, whether to brake early or late, and how they got past the kart ahead of them. It's the same competitive instinct that makes video game racing satisfying, but with actual g-forces and the smell of exhaust.
The experience skews older — height and age minimums are more restrictive than casual parks, and that's by design. This isn't a venue trying to accommodate everyone; it's optimized for the older kid or teen who can actually appreciate a technical track. If you have a family with a 7-year-old and a 13-year-old, plan for the 13-year-old to race while the younger sibling does something else nearby.
Multiple race sessions are the recommended approach. The first session is always about learning the track. The second session is where actual racing happens because kids have internalized the layout. Budget time and money for at least two runs per racer if you want to see what they're actually capable of.
Summer weekend lines get long. Weekday mornings are the correct call for maximum track time and minimum frustration.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings for shortest wait times; evening visits for cooler weather
Wait Times
15-30 min peak summer; shorter weekdays
Nearby Food
Pigeon Forge Parkway restaurants within short drive.
Why Kids Love It
Xtreme Racing Center focuses on go-karts done at a higher level than typical amusement park fare — faster karts, more technical track layout, and a more competitive racing experience that older kids and teens take seriously. This isn't bumbling around a parking lot track; kids talk about race lines, overtaking strategies, and lap times. For a kid who's passionate about cars or racing games, this is as close to the real thing as they're going to get at age 13.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Height and age requirements are stricter than casual parks — check before visiting with younger kids
- Multiple race sessions give kids a chance to improve their times on successive laps
- This is for the older kid who's graduated past the junior go-kart experience
- Book in advance for summer weekends to guarantee a slot
- Helmets provided; dress in comfortable clothes without loose items that could get caught
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Comfortable, non-loose clothing
- Hair tie for long hair under helmet
- Sunscreen for outdoor wait areas
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$60-$100 (go-karts $15-$25 per person per race session; multi-race packages available)
Tips to Save
- Multi-race packages reduce per-race cost significantly.
- Ask about group rates for 4+ people.
- Morning weekday sessions have shorter queues and full enjoyment time.
