Kids don't have to watch from the fence in Charlotte: 3 local tracks have evidence of junior karts, family sessions or young drivers on track — not just arcade games in the lobby.
Height matters more than age at most tracks — junior karts typically need drivers around 40–48 inches tall, and requirements differ venue to venue. Check the track's page below for specifics, and confirm with the venue before you drive out.
K1 Speed Concord, The Pit Indoor Kart Racing, Frankie's Go Kart Track — all listed below with ratings and contact details.
Go Karting USA lists 5 operating tracks around Charlotte — see the full Charlotte guide for all of them, not just kids go-karting venues.