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GrandPrix Kartways (North York)

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It’s a brat race out there

As I was checking the GrandPrix Slot Car Raceway, I realized it was located within the go-kart place GrandPrix Kartways so I got to visit it as well. I really liked the look of it, with cool murals in the background, and a long counter for people to watch the races. This is a great advantage for young sibling not tall enough to drive (the minimum height to drive a kart at GrandPrix Kartways is 52 inches, despite what they mention on their website, and they don’t have double karts). I observed all kinds of people racing on these tracks: families, couples, retired men. It was quite funny to see teens casually doubling their clueless mothers (OK, it’s clich? but it happened a lot!). The young ones (minimum 52 inches, remember?) are given junior go-karts and they will race in junior race sessions involving no more than 4 junior karts. Up to 8 karts can compete in the Senior race sessions for bigger go-karts. Arrive early if there’s more than 2 drivers in your group; they’ll give you a timed ticket.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Schedule / hours: 2017: Monday to Thursday, from 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, from 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Holidays, from 12 noon to 2 a.m.; Sunday, from 12 noon to 10 p.m.. Opens at 12 noon during the summer hours.
Admission price: 2017: Regular rates: $29/per race on adult karts and $24/race on Youth karts but check their website. They have all kinds of special rates throughout the year.
Address: 75 Carl Hall Road, Bay 3, Unit #9 North York
Phone: 416-638-5278
Website: www.gpkartways.com
Nearby restaurants: • There’s a snack bar on the premises.
While you are there: • There’s a huge slot car track within GrandPrix Kartways where you can play by renting a small car or bring your own. • They have a small arcade.
Age group: 10 - 16 years old
Attraction suitable for:
Preteen
Teen

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