Music City Kartplex
First Time at MCK?

READ THIS
FIRST.

Everything you need to know to make your first race smooth. Show up prepared, race faster, leave wanting to come back.

What You Need
Pre-Race Checklist.

Show Up
Race-Ready.

These rules are for safety, not bureaucracy. We provide the helmet and neck brace, but a few things have to come with you.

Age12 years or older for rental karting
HeightMinimum 58 inches (147 cm)
FootwearClosed-toe shoes (no sandals, no heels)
HairLong hair tied back
PantsLong pants recommended, shorts are fine
WaiverSigned before grid (digital, sign on phone in advance)

That is the short list. The full track rules, on-track conduct, and owner gear standards live on the Track Rules page.

The rental gear counter at Music City Kartplex, helmets and neck braces racked and ready
Gear Counter · Helmets & Neck Braces On Us
The Sequence

YOUR DAY,
START TO FINISH.

Eight steps from the parking lot to your lap times. Show up knowing exactly how it goes, race faster, and leave already planning the rematch.

1Book Online

Pick your day and package. Booking ahead beats the counter line on a busy day.

Book Your Race2Sign Your Waiver

Sign it from your phone before you leave home and skip the counter line. One per driver; a parent signs for anyone under 18.

Sign The Waiver3Arrive 30 Min Early

Plenty of parking. Check in at the front desk and confirm your gear sizes.

Directions & Parking
4Suit Up

Helmet and neck brace are on us. Head sock required, sold at the counter.

5Drivers Meeting

A five-minute briefing on flags, racing lines, and on-track conduct. Even the regulars listen.

Track Rules
6Green Flag

Eight-minute heats on the half-mile, every lap tracked to the millisecond.

7Check Your Times

Hit the timing board and see where you stacked up. Every rental lap lands on the leaderboard.

The Leaderboard
8Plan Your Return

Rebook with a member discount, or bring a crew and make a day of it.

Heads up: a walk-up rental session does not end on a podium. The hardware comes out for group events and the Rhythm & Race series, where the top three take the podium.

Common Questions

FAQ.

How fast do the rental karts go?+
Italian-made CRG rental karts hit 50+ MPH on our half-mile track. They're real race karts, not amusement-park electric karts.
Can my kid race?+
Ages 12+ and 58 inches tall is the rental kart minimum. For younger kids, the Rhythm & Race Championship Series has Kid Kart classes starting at age 5 (own kart required) and a Junior Rental Racing League for ages 13-17.
What if it rains?+
Light rain we usually run, heavy rain we don't. Track status is updated live on the homepage and we'll text reservation holders if we have to cancel. Your reservation rolls forward, no charge.
How long should I plan to be there?+
About 90 minutes for a 3-race package. Allow extra on busy weekends. Spectators welcome (no admission charge for non-drivers, but a $15 wristband is required for race-day pit access).
Can I bring food and drinks?+
Outside food is welcome for groups. Hunt Brothers Pizza concessions on-site. No alcohol on premises.
I own a kart. Do I race with the public?+
Owners get a dedicated practice window, 10 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Friday and 9 AM to 2 PM on weekends. Beyond that, owner racing happens through the Rhythm & Race Championship Series.
Wide view of the Music City Kartplex circuit at dusk
The Payoff

Ninety minutes from the gravel lot
to your fastest lap.

Half-Mile Outdoor Circuit · Shelbyville TN

READY?

Now you know the drill. Pick your time and lock it in.

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