K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts
Family of 4
$100-$150.
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 8+ (height/age requirements apply)
About
K1 Speed in Hillsboro is the Portland metro area's best option for actual competitive go-kart racing — not the slow bumper-car variety, but electric karts that hit real speeds on a proper indoor circuit. If you have kids who are into racing, competitive games, or who've watched too much Formula 1, a K1 Speed race night is going to land well.
The Hillsboro location sits in the tech corridor near Nike and Intel campuses, serving the Beaverton, Hillsboro, Cornelius, and far-west Portland family base. The facility runs both junior karts (for shorter/younger racers, roughly 48 inches and up) and adult karts (58 inches and up), which means families with older kids can actually race together on the same track.
Race heats are typically 8-10 minutes of actual racing time, which sounds short but at 45 mph on a twisty indoor circuit, it's legitimately engaging. The live timing board shows real lap times and positions, and every racer gets a printout of their performance. For competitive kids, this is the hook that brings them back.
The Saturday hours until midnight make K1 Speed work as an evening teen activity — rare for family-appropriate venues in the Portland suburbs. Book races online in advance on weekends as walk-in waits can stretch 30+ minutes.
Height requirements are firm and enforced: verify your kids' heights before the trip to avoid a disappointing arrival.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Limited
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday evenings or weekend mornings before 11am
Wait Times
15-30 min on weekends; 5-10 min on weekdays
Nearby Food
The Hillsboro area near NE Huffman St has multiple dining options. There are snack options inside K1 Speed. For a full meal, Hillsboro's dining corridor on TV Highway is 10 minutes away.
Why Kids Love It
K1 Speed is electric go-kart racing at real speeds — the adult karts hit 45 mph and the junior karts are no joke either. Kids who have aged out of bumper cars but aren't yet driving get the genuine thrill of competition racing on a real indoor circuit with a live timing board. The race heats are short (8-10 minutes) but intense enough that kids are talking about it for days.
The Hillsboro location serves the Beaverton, Hillsboro, and west Portland corridor.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Height requirements: junior karts typically require 48 inches minimum, adult karts require 58 inches — measure kids before driving out
- Close-toed shoes are required — no flip flops or sandals
- Arrive 20-30 minutes before your race time to complete registration and briefing
- The race timing board is real-time and kids get a printed scorecard — great for competitive kids
- Open until midnight on Saturdays — works as a teen evening activity
What to Bring
- Close-toed shoes (required)
- Comfortable clothes (helmets and race gear provided)
- Photo ID for adult racers
- Pre-booked reservation or credit card
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$100-$150.
Races typically $25-35 per person per race heat.
Minimum height requirements (roughly 48-58 inches for junior/adult karts).
Helmet rental included.
Tips to Save
- Buy race packages online — multi-race bundles save money.
- Sign up for K1 Speed's loyalty program (free) to earn free races over time.
- Junior kart racers under the adult height minimum are cheaper per race.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Saturday
- 10AM-12AM
