Hyannis is the commercial heart of Cape Cod, and Lightning Speed Karts gives beach traffic a reason to stop at the Cape Cod Mall for something faster than shopping. The outdoor track runs over a thousand feet of sharp turns and straightaways, with gas karts and a 48-inch height minimum that lets kids from about age eight drive their own. Sessions are short and quick to turn over, which suits the Cape's rhythm: a race or two between the beach and dinner rather than a full-day commitment. It's seasonal, busiest in July and August like everything else on the Cape, and reviews praise how the operation balances speed with genuine attention to young drivers.
Absolutely the best go kart experience on cape cod. Huge track and pretty fast carts. The owners are very instructive and friendly!! Lou helped my 11 yr old daughter around the track with informing her the whole way. By the time the first ride was over, she was running like a seasoned driver. Great Great time!!
It was really fun and the karts were really fast. The customer service was great and the gear was good too. The track was also great and had lots of well placed turns some you could skid on. In all was really fun but would not recommend it to people who are bad at go Karting because they are really fast. (You also get a lot of time)
We had the worst experience last night. My little girls, along with three other families with children and teenagers were excited for go karting. After just one lap, a man began to aggressively take the kids out, telling them it was over. One of the parents approached the man, who reported he was “the boss”. He accused the kids of crashing against the wall, stating his cars were “$15,000 each” and he wouldn’t allow the kids to “mess them up.” The man got into an argument with one of the teenagers, accusing him of being “dangerous.” He refused to refund any of our money, as he continued to argue. My children were in tears, terrified of being in trouble and apologizing for not knowing how to drive the karts. This was completely unacceptable and so uncalled for. A few families trying to have a fun evening during vacation. This person should not be in business and should absolutely never deal with children. I wish I could give a worse review. This was the worst experience that sadly my children will never forget.
I had a great time riding the gas powered go-karts here. The track has a good mix of straightaways and hairpin turns and the karts can move quite fast. It's a great activity within walking distance of the Cape Cod Mall.
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LIGHTNING SPEED KARTS is one of Massachusetts's premier go-kart tracks, offering an exciting racing experience for all skill levels. Located in 769 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601, USA, this outdoor facility features petrol karts suited to both beginners and experienced racers.
Whether you're planning a birthday party, a corporate event, or just an adrenaline-filled day out, LIGHTNING SPEED KARTS offers a professional and safe racing environment in Massachusetts.
Drivers need to be at least 48 inches tall. Requirements can vary by kart class, so confirm with the track before you visit.
LIGHTNING SPEED KARTS is an outdoor track — sessions depend on the weather, so check ahead on wet days.
LIGHTNING SPEED KARTS runs gas-powered karts, with the engine note and feel of traditional karting.
LIGHTNING SPEED KARTS is open 7 days a week — Saturday hours are 12:00 – 9:00 PM. The full weekly schedule is in the hours section above.
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