Our Ignite series is the place to light your racing fire. All drivers compete on identical equipment designed to maximize seat time and minimize maintenance. The Kartplex is the ideal place to start go karting in St. Louis.
For our daily Arrive and Drive the age limit is 14 years old and 48 inches tall. Any driver under 18 years old, they must have a parent or legal guardian present with them to sign the Minor Release Waiver.
No, you do not need a license to drive our rental karts. But you do need a credit/debit card on file. See more info below.
We require a Credit/Debit card on file for ALL drivers before you can drive our karts. Remember, you are financially responsible for any damages to the kart, barriers on the track, or any other property on or our track. Please call 618-219-8515 for any questions or concerns.
No, we do not have double-seater karts.
Yes, you can, but before heading on track you will have to go through a safety inspection by one of our crew members to ensure that everything is safe and will not injure yourself or others while on track. Waivers must be signed before any on-track activities. “Fun Karts” or “Yard Karts” are not permitted.
Yes, we do supply helmets from Small to XXL. However, if you prefer you can bring your helmet as long as it’s a Snell or DOT-approved FULL-FACE helmet. Dirt Bike helmets are permitted as long as you bring safety goggles.
We do not have any height or weight max. Our karts are adjustable to fit a lot of different sizes. It may not be comfortable, but you will have fun!
No. Our karts are equipped with hard/slick tires which make it very dangerous with even the lightest of rain. Updates regarding the weather are posted on our Facebook post.
We do sell karts – we are the St. Louis area’s Margay Racing kart dealer. While we primarily sell new karts, you can also purchase Margay frames. We stock basic kart parts (chains, spark plugs, gears, clutch parts, etc.) largely for 4-cycle karts, and can order pretty much anything you might need that we don’t stock.
The Gateway Kartplex is the perfect place to start your journey towards becoming a pro race car driver! If you’re interested in taking the first step, we recommend reaching out to us to learn more about our kart options, classes, schedules, and even karts for sale. We’ll help you get started and guide you every step of the way.
