FAQ

Adult Races (16+)
Adult races are open to participants 16 years and older. All drivers start at Novice Speed, with the opportunity to advance to Pro Speed—one of the fastest indoor electric karting experiences in the Tri-State area. Drivers under 18 who struggle with Novice Speed may be reduced to Junior Speed and required to race in Junior events.

Family/Junior Races (Ages 10-15)
Family/Junior races are designed for drivers aged 10-15, with adults welcome to race alongside their children. On weekends, all participants must race at the same speed (Jr. Speed). However, on weekdays, kids can qualify for higher speeds. If they reach Novice Speed, they must still race in Family/Junior races on weekends. Those who achieve Pro Speed can race in Adult races at any time, demonstrating their ability to handle the fastest karts safely.

No. You just need to meet our age, height and weight requirements.

A Parental Consent Form must be completed prior to racing. A parent or legal guardian must be present with you for your first visit to complete and sign the parental consent form.

No, all karts at Three Rivers Karting are single-seaters. If your child is not 54” tall, then they will not be able to race on the track. We do offer other amenities that smaller ones can enjoy.

Three Rivers Karting provides all the necessary equipment including helmets, head socks, neck brace and shoes if needed. Closed-toed shoes are required (no sandals, high heels or other open-toed shoes). Wear something comfortable, but no loose fitting clothing, scarves or draping items. Long hair must be pulled back into a ponytail. Lockers are available to secure loose items such as phones, wallets, purses and jewelry.

Races last 6 minutes, total laps vary depending on driving style/speed.

Reservations can be made, but are not required. Reservations provide a “no wait” racing experience and are recommended for groups of 8 or more. If you do not make a reservation, then you are arriving on a first come first serve basis.

Yes, you will need to purchase an annual membership if you are looking to race as an Arrive and Drive racer. If you are booking a party or you are part of a party, then the annual membership is waived. However, you will need to purchase one if you return to do Arrive and Drive racing.

No prior experience is required. All drivers will be briefed on track safety, rules, flag and sign meanings, and kart operation prior to their first race.

While racing has its inherent risks, Three Rivers Karting takes every measure possible to ensure all customers enjoy an authentic racing experience in a safe environment. All our karts are routinely checked and serviced, our PROTEX barriers are the safest in the industry, and any driver found to not be racing responsibly can either have their kart speed decreased remotely by our track officials or can be ejected from competition to ensure the safety of others. Prior to racing, all drivers will be briefed on track safety, rules, flag and sign meanings, and kart operation prior to their first race. Safety gear is provided by Three Rivers Karting and all customers are required to wear a current DOT approved helmet with a full face cover, equipped with a visor or goggles.

Yes. Full face D.O.T. racing helmets with a non-tinted functioning face shield are required. Motocross helmets are acceptable, as long as you have strapped goggles. Open face helmets or helmets with little or no eye protection are not acceptable.

We can allow up to 10 participants to race at the same time. If your group is larger than this, then you will be split into two groups. The best way to guarantee that your group is together is to reserve your races in advance. You can do this by reserving online, calling, or emailing in advance. Purchasing one of our group packages can also reserve the track just for your group.

For walk-in customers, it may be hard for Three Rivers Karting to allow everyone in your group to race together during busier hours, as we will fill vacant race positions with the next racers in the queue. We will try to accommodate you as best as possible during slower hours. 

One way to reserve a race time is through purchasing a group or race package. These require a minimum of eight people to be registered. We also offer track and full facility rentals which provides your guests exclusive use of the track for unlimited racing during your designated time slot.

For smaller groups, you can reserve races online for Friday, Saturday, and Sundays only! All other days are first come first serve.

Unfortunately no.  Due to the nature of the activity, we can not allow anyone to race with a cast or splint in risk of that person re-injuring themselves.

Yes! Three Rivers Karting is proud to offer a hand-controlled go-kart designed to make racing more accessible for drivers who are unable to use traditional foot controls. The kart utilizes hand-operated acceleration and braking controls, allowing more guests to experience the excitement of kart racing. We recommend calling ahead before your visit to confirm availability, discuss any specific needs, and answer any questions you may have about using the adaptive kart.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled booking. If you cancel with less than 48 hours or do not show up you will not receive a refund.

Yes we do! We are sent over a thousand a year! Visit our donations page for more info: https://threeriverskarting.com/donations/