Joe Town Speedway is home to the most technologically advanced electric go-karts on the market today.
Our Summer Hours are in effect Memorial Day to Labor Day: M-Thurs: 4-9pm Fri-Sat: 12-10pm Sun: 12-8pm 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]
Spring Hours & Fall Hours (from early April thru Memorial Day and then from Labor Day thru end of season/mid-October): M-Thurs: Closed, Fri-Sat: 12-10pm, Sun: 12-8pm
Check out our new, year-round entertainment facility with bumper boats, rock climbing, pickleball, batting cages, indoor blacklight mini golf, virtual reality, arcade, bar & grill: Ricky Dean's Family Entertainment Center! Ricky Dean's less than a half mile from the Speedway, behind Target: www.rickydeans.com
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.