AVON, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — K1 Speed, the world’s premier indoor go-kart operator, today announces the opening of K1 Speed Cleveland, the company’s third location in the state of Ohio.

Upgrading Cleveland’s Entertainment Scene

The all-weather, 70,000-square-foot facility provides the Cleveland community with a brand-new indoor amusement venue. Cleveland families can enjoy racing electric OTL go-karts on a 1,300-foot track, followed by arcade games, then food and drinks in the Paddock Lounge, K1 Speed’s on-site restaurant.

“Our new center in Avon is ready to welcome guests from across the greater Cleveland area,” said K1 Speed Co-Founder and CMO Susan Danglard. “We look forward to hosting birthday parties, company events and special gatherings as we build lasting connections within the local community.”

While providing entertainment for the general public, the facility also creates around 40 jobs for the city of Avon, helping boost Lorain County’s economy.

Driver Safety

OTL’s Italian karts give each guest an authentic and memorable racing experience. The Adult Superleggero, for racers at least 58 inches tall, is capable of 45 mph, while Junior karts for racers at least 48 inches tall can reach 20 mph. Equipped with a roll bar and a four-point safety harness, OTL does not compromise on driver well-being, making their karts reliable, safe additions to the Arrive & Drive rental karting experience.

Path to Pro Motorsport

Competitive racing is available via Challenge GP, K1 Speed’s international karting structure for juniors, teens and adults. Each racer competes at their local center with the chance to advance to state, national and international competition. The Cleveland location will take part in the Porsche Motorsport North America Talent Search, which selects two standout drivers from the national level. One teen and one adult racer will earn a waived entry fee for a future season of either Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama or Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, offering a direct transition from indoor karting to professional-level sports car racing.

Off-Track Action

The Avon center features a selection of over 20 arcade games for entertainment off the track, including air hockey, claw machines, prize games and, of course, racing games.

The Paddock Lounge sits trackside, offering guests a full restaurant menu of quality dishes with a view of the indoor karting action. Paddock Lounge beverage options will soon include beer and wine for guests 21 and older, who’ve finished racing for the day.

Team Building and Private Parties

• Bespoke Packages: Event Specialists can help make custom event packages to suit any requests.
• Private Event Room: Parties feature our reserved event room for intimate celebrations and unique, lasting memories.
• Facility Rentals: Full facility rentals are a popular choice for corporate events and can be booked by talking with an Event Specialist.

Location and Hours

K1 Speed is located at 1500 Nagel Road, Avon, Ohio 44011, less than 20 miles from downtown Cleveland.

For more information on hours, offerings, pricing and event booking, please visit https://www.k1speed.com/cleveland-location.html.

About K1 Speed

K1 Speed is the world’s premier indoor go-kart racing brand. The family-owned business was founded by David and Susan Danglard in 2003 to bring European-style kart racing to North America. The platform’s 107 kart racing centers span 32 states and nine countries. K1 Speed’s unique entertainment features electric karts, which provide superior safety, performance and environmental benefits compared to traditional gas-powered models. The brand appeals to a diverse consumer base, targeting walk-in arrive-and-drive customers, private parties and corporate events. In addition to electric karting, K1 Speed centers offer food and beverage options through onsite Paddock Lounges, an extensive selection of arcade games, K1 RaceGear products, karting leagues and championship events. The K1 Speed World E-Karting Championship brings together competitors from all K1 Speed centers and features the largest single-event prize pool in all of competitive karting.

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