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Karting Experiences

Outdoor Kart Rentals

No experience needed — just show up and drive

Outdoor Rental Hours

Book your session online or walk in — here are our hours on the outdoor circuit.

Fall Special

$25 per session
Book online or walk in.

What’s in a Session

  • 8 minutes of on-track racing
  • Cool-down lap
  • Hot-grid loading & unloading
Plan for about 12–15 minutes start to finish.

Hours

  • Saturdays 10 AM – Dusk
  • Sundays 12 PM – Dusk
Final day of the season: planned for November 29, weather permitting.
Rain or shine: the track stays open in the rain — we only close for heavy rain or storms.

Before You Go

  • Drivers must be 12 or older
  • Bring a valid government-issued photo ID
  • Under 18? A parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver
Now Open

Outdoor Kart Rentals

Hit the track on our purpose-built 0.43-mile rental circuit in professional Tillotson rental karts. Whether you're a first-time driver or a seasoned enthusiast, our outdoor rental sessions deliver real track thrills for all skill levels.
  • 0.43-mile purpose-built rental circuit
  • Professional Tillotson rental karts
  • Drivers 12+ with a valid government-issued photo ID
  • No experience required
  • Safety briefing and equipment included
  • Group and corporate rentals available
Learn About Our Karts
Before You Race

Know Before You Go

A few quick things to check before you hit the track.

Who Can Drive

Ready to go full throttle? Our Tillotson karts are built for real speed. Here's who can hop in:
  • Age: 12 and up
  • Height: 5′2″ minimum
  • Size: for top speed and safety, drivers should be 6′6″ or shorter and 300 lbs or less

Racer Rules: Safety First, Speed Second

  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes required — leave the flip-flops and sandals at home.
  • Under 18? A parent or legal guardian must be present to sign your waiver, or complete an online waiver in advance.
  • Helmets: Provided for every driver. Bringing your own? Go for it — just make sure it's DOT-approved, closed-face, and less than 10 years old.
Off-Season

Rental Kart League

We run rental kart leagues each season at Lorain Ohio Kartplex. The 2026 season has wrapped — leagues return in 2027. The final 2026 standings are below.
Off-Season
Our rental kart leagues have wrapped up for the 2026 season. They’ll return in 2027 — check back then to get in on the action. The final 2026 standings are below.
Search a driver for their lap times…
Championship

Senior Light — Standings

Through Round 6 · best 4 of 6 rounds count toward the class title
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Fastest Lap — Season · David Baumann
40.741s
PosDriverFastest LapRd 1Rd 2Rd 3Rd 4Rd 5Rd 6Total
1Sam Draudt41.748s2502513002903002761166
2Drew Valore41.839s300300——2852761161
3Logan Baisden41.588s290—2812612902781139
4Liam Englemann41.614s2462782592372952951127
5Justin Simon41.312s2762882552912652581120
6David Baumann40.741s2502763002392722661114
7Billy Florio42.086s2582762762762432501086
8Tyler Anderson41.207s2862452512852582451080
9Steven Papp41.387s2462422462762572911070
10Troy Hatcher42.117s2692592662642612651064
11Topher Nevoso41.935s2582512762662412461051
12Shane Supinski41.987s2782382572492522371036
13Brad Smith41.908s2512642482452452481011
14Paul Demko42.646s234238239239244238960
15David MacDonald41.954s———276—273549
16Trey Ellis42.164s250276————526
17Jordan Kast42.778s——254248——502
18Walt Ely42.614s—250————250
19Scott Valore44.692s—244————244
Each round scores qualifying points (from your best qualifying lap) plus final points (from your feature-race finish). Standings rank by cumulative championship points across all rounds — best 4 of 6 count toward the class title. Updated after each round.

How the Points Work

Every race night you earn qualifying points plus feature-race points — they add together for your round total. Positions are scored within your group, then merged into one class.
Qualifying — where you qualify
P1 — Pole100
P295
P391
P488
P586
P6 & back85, then −1 each
Feature Race — where you finish
P1 — Win200
P2190
P3181
P4173
P5166
P6 & back160, 155, 151…
Perfect night = 300 (pole + feature win). Championship = best 4 of 6 rounds.
Good to Know

Outdoor Rental FAQ

Quick answers for our team and our guests.

We’re open Saturdays 10 AM and Sundays 12 PM — each day until dusk. Our final day of the season is planned for November 29, weather permitting. The track stays open in the rain; we only close for heavy rain or storms. Current availability can also be viewed during online booking.

Sessions are $25 each — our fall special when booked online.

Reservations can be made online right from this page — use any Book Now button to reserve your session.

Not at this time.

Not yet. Gift cards are not currently available.

Drivers must be 12 years or older, at least 5′2″ tall, and under 6′6″ and 300 lbs to safely fit in the kart. A valid government-issued photo ID is required, and all drivers must complete a liability waiver. Drivers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver.

No. A valid government-issued photo ID is required, but it does not have to be a driver's license.

We provide helmets for all drivers and conduct a mandatory driver's meeting and safety briefing before each session.

Yes. Personal helmets are permitted as long as they are DOT approved and less than 10 years old.

Yes. Helmets and other racing gear are available for purchase in the KartZone retail store.

Each session includes 8 minutes of on-track racing, plus a cool-down lap and hot-grid loading and unloading. Most guests spend approximately 12–15 minutes start to finish.

Up to 8 karts are on track during each rental session.

The Tillotson rental karts reach speeds of up to approximately 45 mph.

Each session accommodates up to 8 drivers. Groups larger than 8 will be split into multiple sessions. Group reservations are available — see our Groups & Corporate Events page.

You can book multiple 8-minute sessions, but they must be booked one at a time with a break between sessions. There are no dedicated 30-minute or 60-minute rental options.

If you miss your reservation, we'll work with you to arrange another date whenever possible. Reservations cannot be refunded for late arrivals or no-shows.

Yes. Outdoor karting may continue in light rain if conditions are safe. Sessions may be delayed or suspended during severe weather or lightning.

If your session is canceled due to severe weather, you may choose either a refund or a credit to use on another day.

Call Lorain Ohio KartPlex at (440) 890-0007, Extension 1.