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K1 Speed
Founded2003
FounderDavid Danglard, Susan Danglard
HeadquartersIrvine, California

Number of locations

93

Area served

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Scotland, Mexico, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Kuwait, Italy, China and France
Websitewww.k1speed.com

K1 Speed is an American go-kart racetrack franchise based in Irvine, California.[1] The company was co-founded in 2003 by David Danglard and Susan Danglard, who had previously worked in the fashion industry.[2][3] That same year, K1 Speed opened their first go-kart track outside San Diego, California.[1]

Overview

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The Italian OTL electric karts used at K1 speed can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour once unlocked to their full horsepower potential. The Junior karts can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.

In late 2018, K1 Speed said that they were partnering with virtual and augmented reality brand Oculus to use their Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and several cameras monitoring a track to give K1 Speed's go-kart users a virtual racing experience.[4]

K1 Speed has over 90 locations across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Scotland, Mexico, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Kuwait, Italy, China and France.[1][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Pursinger, Geoff (2018-08-21). "New go-kart track to open in Hillsboro later this year". Forest Grove News Times. Pamplin Media. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  • ^ Cantle, Chris (2012-11-20). "K1 Speed Expands Their Empire". Road & Track. Archived from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  • ^ "Celebrating our Co-Founder on International Women's Day". K1 Speed. 2019-03-08. Archived from the original on 2020-09-26. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  • ^ Farnham, Donovan (2018-11-12). "Now you can race in virtual reality with real-world go-karts". Roadshow. CNET. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  • ^ "K1 Speed". K1 Speed. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  • ^ "New K1 Speed Opening First China Location in Shenzhen". OTL Electro Kart. 2018-05-31. Archived from the original on 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2021-02-06.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=K1_Speed&oldid=1230482480"

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