Joe Town Speedway is home to the most technologically advanced electric go-karts on the market today.
JTS Opening Day 2026 is Friday, May 22, 2026.
These are the Speedway hours during our May-October go-karting season:
Thurs: 4-9pm (From 5-7pm Thursdays is Kiddie Kart Racing for ages 2-9, $9 per race)
Fri: 4-10pm
Fri-Sat: 12-10pm
Sun: 12-8pm
M-Wed: Closed. Exception: Open 12-8pm on Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Open these hours as long as the track is dry and temps are above 45 degrees.
Regarding rain: In the summer, the track dries quickly after a rain and we always try to reopen even after it rains.
Feel free to email us for a quick response on how the track is doing on questionable weather days at [email protected]
We have 3 other entertainment locations in St. Joseph and we'd love for you to visit them all!!!
We have two spots open at 10am on Monday through Thursday: Ricky Dean’s and Cool Crest.
Summer Hours for each location are listed below:
Ricky Dean's Family Entertainment Center! (3620 N. Village Dr.): www.rickydeans.com
Our newest, year-round entertainment facility 💦⛳️🏓🧗♀️🎮⚾️🥎🍽️🍻
Featuring bumper boats, rock climbing, pickleball, batting cages, indoor blacklight mini golf, virtual reality, arcade, bar & grill:
Ricky Dean's is located less than a half mile from the Speedway, behind Target
𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝙳𝚎𝚊𝚗'𝚜 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟸, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼: 𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀 10a-9p, 𝗙𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗮𝘁 10-10p, 𝗦𝘂𝗻 12-6p
Ricky Dean's is our new, year-round entertainment facility 💦⛳️🏓🧗♀️🎮⚾️🥎🍽️🍻
RDs features bumper boats, rock climbing, pickleball, batting cages, indoor blacklight mini golf, virtual reality, arcade, bar & grill.
Cool Crest Garden Golf (1400 N. Belt Hwy): www.joetownminigolf.com/coolcrest
52 holes of mini golf, built in 1948, CC is located 3 miles from the Speedway.
𝙲𝙲 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟶, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼: 𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀 10a-10p, 𝗙𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗮𝘁 10-10:30p, 𝗦𝘂𝗻 12-9p
Joe Town Mini Golf (5320 N. Belt Hwy): www.joetownminigolf.com
18 holes of mini golf built in 2018, JTMG is located next-door to the Speedway.
𝙹𝚃𝙼𝙶 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟸, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼: 𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀 4-9p, 𝗙𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗮𝘁 10a-10p, 𝗦𝘂𝗻 12-8p
We have two spots open at 10am on Monday through Thursday: Ricky Dean’s and Cool Crest.
Summer Hours for each location are listed below:
Ricky Dean's Family Entertainment Center! (3620 N. Village Dr.): www.rickydeans.com
Our newest, year-round entertainment facility 💦⛳️🏓🧗♀️🎮⚾️🥎🍽️🍻
Featuring bumper boats, rock climbing, pickleball, batting cages, indoor blacklight mini golf, virtual reality, arcade, bar & grill:
Ricky Dean's is located less than a half mile from the Speedway, behind Target
𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝙳𝚎𝚊𝚗'𝚜 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟸, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼: 𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀 10a-9p, 𝗙𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗮𝘁 10-10p, 𝗦𝘂𝗻 12-6p
Ricky Dean's is our new, year-round entertainment facility 💦⛳️🏓🧗♀️🎮⚾️🥎🍽️🍻
RDs features bumper boats, rock climbing, pickleball, batting cages, indoor blacklight mini golf, virtual reality, arcade, bar & grill.
Cool Crest Garden Golf (1400 N. Belt Hwy): www.joetownminigolf.com/coolcrest
52 holes of mini golf, built in 1948, CC is located 3 miles from the Speedway.
𝙲𝙲 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟶, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼: 𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀 10a-10p, 𝗙𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗮𝘁 10-10:30p, 𝗦𝘂𝗻 12-9p
Joe Town Mini Golf (5320 N. Belt Hwy): www.joetownminigolf.com
18 holes of mini golf built in 2018, JTMG is located next-door to the Speedway.
𝙹𝚃𝙼𝙶 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟸, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼: 𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀 4-9p, 𝗙𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗮𝘁 10a-10p, 𝗦𝘂𝗻 12-8p
Our karts are capable of 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds (though for safety on our track, they are governed to safe speeds for all ages). We have 14 single karts and 6 double karts. Our track has 9 turns, banked edges, and a professional slick finish to allow drifting for those who want drifting. Come on out for an awesome, family friendly activity in St. Joseph, MO! 🏎💨
Single Kart Driver/Rider Parameters:
$10 per race
Minimum height to drive single: 52 inches
Maximum weight to ride: 350 lbs
No minimum age to drive a single kart. It is a height minimum of 52”, which is usually at least a 7 year old child.
** NEW IN 2025 - Kid's Karts **:
$9 per race
Minimum age to drive Kid's Karts: age 3
Maximum height to drive Kid's Karts: 54 inches
Kid's Karts can only operate with other Kid's Karts
Double Kart Driver/Rider Parameters:
$12 per race
Minimum to ride as a passenger: age 3
Max weight as a passenger: 75 lbs
Must be age 18 or older to drive a double kart with child passenger.
No age maximum to race. Do not race go karts of you are pregnant or have back or neck problems.
Single Kart Driver/Rider Parameters:
$10 per race
Minimum height to drive single: 52 inches
Maximum weight to ride: 350 lbs
No minimum age to drive a single kart. It is a height minimum of 52”, which is usually at least a 7 year old child.
** NEW IN 2025 - Kid's Karts **:
$9 per race
Minimum age to drive Kid's Karts: age 3
Maximum height to drive Kid's Karts: 54 inches
Kid's Karts can only operate with other Kid's Karts
Double Kart Driver/Rider Parameters:
$12 per race
Minimum to ride as a passenger: age 3
Max weight as a passenger: 75 lbs
Must be age 18 or older to drive a double kart with child passenger.
No age maximum to race. Do not race go karts of you are pregnant or have back or neck problems.
