King of Speed: Try This Exciting Knockout Competition!
Will You Be King of Speed?
So, you think you’re the fastest driver at your local center? Well now is the time to prove it in equal machinery. There won’t be any excuses – just go as fast as you can.
2024 King of Speed Event Dates
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th
How Do I Sign Up For King of Speed?
Registration starts at 7:00pm at the center the night of the event. Racing begins promptly at 7:30pm. The cost for this event is just $55 per person.
Here’s how this unique competition works:
FIRST ROUND: 16 Drivers, Two 12-Lap Races
The tournament begins with a maximum of 16 drivers. These drivers are then randomly placed into eight different pairs of two that will compete against each other in two 12-lap heats.
After the end of the first heat, the paired drivers will swap go-karts with each other. Then they’ll go out for their second heat of 12 laps in their rival’s kart.
We’ll then take your single fastest lap time from both sessions and determine your average fastest lap. The driver with the fastest average lap time from the two heats and two karts will advance to the next round.
As you can see, it’ll be the driver that really makes the difference since you’ll be driving the same equipment.
ROUND TWO: 8 Drivers, Two 10-Lap Races
The next round includes the 8 remaining drivers, who will be paired up once more to compete in two 10-lap heats utilizing the same elimination format as the first round.
ROUND THREE: 4 Drivers, Two 8-Lap Races
From there, the remaining four drivers will compete in two 8-lap races to determine the top-two drivers.
ROUND FOUR: 2 Drivers, Two 8-Lap Races
Those top-two drivers will then compete for maximum bragging rights in two 8-lap heats. The driver with the fastest average of those two heats will be the King of Speed!
As you see, each driver will run at least two 12-lap races. If you’re fast enough, you’ll enjoy even more racing for the same price! The top two will get EIGHT races!
The Prize:
And get this: the K1NG of Speed at each center will receive a FIVE-RACE PACKAGE valued at over $100! Wow!
The buy-in is just $55, and with only 16 spots available, we expect these events to fill up sooner rather than later. So, make sure you arrive ON TIME at 7:00pm for registration!
Sorry kids, this competition is just for racers 4’10” or taller.
**NOTE: King of Speed requires at least 8 racers for the tournament to operate smoothly. If less than 8 racers have entered, this event may be canceled at your local track. Additionally, if we have more than 8 racers but less than 16, we will only run the first 8 drivers who signed up and will refund the rest.**
Casey Kim
OOH FUN!
John Doe
I can’t wait for the this to actually run at our k1. Last 4 times the haven’t had enough drivers but it will be fun.
GERONIMO BRATTON
I am game to be in it.
GERONIMO BRATTON
Looking to be a part of this race. Hope to win!!!!
Evelyn M
How long is a heat? a Race
What comes with the purchase of a race. ($64.xx) Head gear, Head glove & Hand gloves etc?
Staff Writer
Hi Evelyn! Heats are 12 laps until we get down to the final four, then it becomes 10-lap heats. Once we get to the final two, you’re looking at 8-lap heats. The buy-in is to participate in the racing. The required annual membership ($7.95 extra) provides you with free use of our helmets and a reusable headsock in addition to other goodies like a free race on your birthday.
Braden Giles
Just to be clear, your combined average lap time decides whether or not your team moves on, not your individual times?
Staff Writer
Correct, Braden. We take the average of the fastest lap from each kart you and your rival share. See you soon!
Dolo
Is this race 18 years and older?
What is eve age group?
Staff Writer
Hi, Dolo! This is for anyone 58″ or taller who can safely fit in/operate our adult karts.
Luke Avery
How do I register?
Staff Writer
Hello, Luke! Registration begins at 7pm the night of the event at the center.
Clinton Johnston
Racers beware Disco Clint coming your way from a little city called emerald isle
sergio lopez
anyway to register in advance?
Staff Writer
Hi Sergio, unfortunately not this time. It’ll have to be at the center the night of the event. Thanks for your interest – hope we’ll see you there!
Rekha Sagar
This is exciting
Staff Writer
It sure is, Rekha! See you at the event!
Christopher Paz
Hey!
Is this at every K1 speed center? Or should I call ahead to check! Thanks
Staff Writer
Yes, Christopher, every center should be participating! Thank you!
Anthony Green
when is race day?
Staff Writer
Hello, Anthony! It’s on Monday, October 28th! See you there.
Maksim
Cool place
Staff Writer
Thanks, Maksim!
Marc R
Now do one that is weight equalized and I’ll be in. Weight jackets or ballast on the kart to equalize the field.
Staff Writer
We’ll just leave this here, Marc: https://www.k1speed.com/blog/does-weight-make-a-difference-in-go-karting.html
Andy witts
I hope our k1 is doing this
Staff Writer
As long as you have at least 8 racers registered, they should!
Christopher
Do we have have to pay $55 to maybe possibly win $100 worth of races. Do we have to pay for each race that we qualify for because I have done the math and that does not add up. Why can we only sign up the night before the race?
Staff Writer
Hi, Christopher! Yes, the cost is $55 to enter the tournament. You do not have to pay for each race – the $55 will cover all the races for the event. So if you make it to the end, you’re paying $55 for eight races, plus the chance to win five races. Sign-ups the night of the event tend to work out best for us, just like our leagues. Hope we see you there on Monday!
A.Pino
Looking forward to this next Monday!
Staff Writer
So are we, A. Pino!
Tayler smith
So excited! Will definitely be there to race!
Natanael Encarnacion
I’ll be there
Natanael Encarnacion
And the double points it’s applied?
Staff Writer
Hello, Natanael! Yes, double points are applied to your King of Speed races. See you at the track!
Sonia Hinkle
Is there a dress code? Can you wear shorts ?
Staff Writer
Just our usual dress code, so shorts are allowed. You’ll need to wear closed-toe shoes, no loose-fitting garments, and long hair needs to be tied back. See you at the track!
Troy Testa
How did this go? When is the next one?
Staff Writer
Hello, Troy! It went well! We don’t know when we’ll host another one. We might try to offer something else that’s new but just as exciting.
Diya Chohan
cool
Liza Stanley
I would love to watch my kids do this if/when another opportunity arises.