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COTA Karting is the country’s premier karting destination for all skill levels. Kick fun into overdrive by challenging fellow competitors to a white-knuckle race next to the ONLY purpose-built permanent Formula 1 track in the United States! With 15 hair-raising turns, you’ll feel a rush of adrenaline as you experience the thrill of racing at incredible speed.

Speed up your party! COTA Karting is the most thrilling way to celebrate your birthday. With our curated packages, party-goers have exclusive access to a private reserved space, photo ops on the COTA Karting Podium, private races and more!

Fill out the form below to speak with a COTA Party Planner today!

Give the gift of speed for your racer’s next birthday, anniversary, holiday or any other celebration! Choose between a single race, 2-race, 3-race or cash amount to be loaded onto your digital gift card!

Our new track layout will challenge even the experienced racers. Experience newly-added wide turns, a set of S-turns and a new hairpin turn that comes off a sweeper turn — all working together to contribute to an unforgettable race.

Calling all young racers! Our new kiddie track allows cadets to get behind the wheel and experience their own karting experience specifically tailored to them! This karting experience is reserved for racers who are at least 36 inches tall and between 5-12 years old. Each race costs $12/person for 5 minutes. A total of 8 electric karts maximum will be on track at once.

Helmets and head socks are required and provided by COTA Karting

Hair below shoulders must be pulled back or tucked into shirt for drivers and riders' safety

No refunds will be given for unused races. Guests can always use the credits from unused races to reschedule at a later date

Poor behavior or foul language will result in loss of karting privileges

All participants MUST sign the waiver below. Waivers are available at the COTA Karting track; however, you can save time by e-Signing prior to your track session, and/or printing and signing the parental consent form.

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How can I book a party or event at COTA Karting?

COTA Karting is the perfect spot to unleash your guests in a fun, competitive environment. Private racing is available by the hour and can be booked below.

For groups over 18 drivers, or to add on private event space with food and drink packages, please contact a COTA Representative by booking for a larger group.

Soar high above the karting track and the main straight of Circuit of The Americas on our zipline! You’ll see COTA from a whole new angle as you take flight over the country’s premier racing facility. Open during COTA Karting hours.

Purchase a ride on the Soaring Eagle for $10 on-site or upgrade with a race for $5 per person.

4worldlovers: Set on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills just outside downtown Austin, Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports, and music since 2012.

Drive, soar, ride and race. Exhilaration happens here. Make unforgettable memories with these incredible experiences. Only at Circuit of The Americas.

Challenge fellow racers to a high-stakes white-knuckle adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!

Hang out and stay awhile in your own private car condo – coming soon!

Saddle up and take a ride around our signature 3.41 mile track.

Take on the track and improve your driving skills at one of our partners’ track days.

Stay where you play and sleep under the stars at our year-round campground.

Browse an eclectic mix of Texas’s finest automobiles on Sunday mornings.

Team COTA draws a crowd at the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow (IPW)