OT: SF Bay Area Karting, Which facility is best? Options

[Dave_Darling]

There are a few places around the southern end of the Bay where one can run karts wheel-to-wheel. Most of them are "arrive and drive" deals, where you show up with nothing but a fistful of money, and they provide the suit/helmet/kart/everything. I am considering going driving at one this weekend some time, and was wondering which one you guys prefer, and why?

The only two facilities that I can recall of the top of my head are Le Mans Karting in Fremont, and Speedring down in Santa Clara. I've actually been to Le Mans Karting, but did not drive. How does Speedring compare, and are there similar places around this area?

Thanks!

--DD

[RocknRollFrenzy]

Been to all of them a number of times. Go-Kart Racer in Milbrae is by far the best. (and the best deal, in my opinion). Its really well run, and their karts are noticably more powerful than the other places. The track there is also a lot wider which makes for a lot more open passing without blue flags. LeMans has become a joke. It's poorly run, and they don't maintain their karts properly. The last time we went, we made a reservation for 10 people ahead of time and they failed to mention that they only had 5 working karts that day. One of which broke during our session. Speed ring is pretty well run, but they've always been a little too quick with the blue flags for my taste.