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

[PatW]

Dave.

GoKart Racer in Burlingame is far the best for getting your need-for-speed fix. On Mondays thay open up both sides on the course linking up the two. Lap times are around 1min. I've taken a half-day off and did two 20min races and was dripping in sweat.

Lemans Karting is also good. They often let you get away with pushing and shoving more than say, Speedring. Where the "no bumping" sign and the Black Flag is constantly waving. The Lemans karts are tough too.. My brother plowed me into the barrier last year. Up past the steering wheel into the tires. Busting the plastic barrier in the process. The Boss was not happy. I haven't been there in a while but, they did change the track. It's still a lot of fun

Pat