Go Karts in Melbourne's Inner South

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Racing indoors means the weather never calls off the grand final. Auscarts Racing Port Melbourne runs a purpose-built 450-metre circuit at 50 Salmon St, where the layout drops into sunken corners, crosses the pit lane on a bridge and opens up along three long straights.

Groups from six drivers to 300 can book the track exclusively. What a race day there involves:

Sodikart GT5 R karts with 6.5 horsepower engines and a top speed of about 55 km/h.
Drop-in racing for a handful of drivers, booked in 15 or 30-minute blocks.
Race formats that run a qualifier, a heat and a grand final, with medals for the top three.
Packages set up for bucks nights, hens parties, social clubs and teenagers' birthdays (13 and up).
Racing priced from $58 per person.

Helmets and hairnets are supplied; drivers bring their own enclosed shoes.

Every driver has to blow 0.00 before racing, so drinks wait until the karts are parked.
Enclosed shoes are compulsory, with helmets and hairnets handed out.
Hydraulic adjustable seats and pedals fit drivers of different heights.
Electric karts are also part of the line-up.

Bar, function rooms and catering between heats

The bar and lounge sits beside the racing line with a scoreboard, screens and seating for 50.
For a sit-down meal, presentation or meeting, there's a glass-walled room and a bigger function room upstairs.
Food comes from the venue – platters, pizzas, sliders or share packs – and needs ordering four business days out at minimum.
Outside food and drink aren't allowed, except for a birthday cake.

Frequently Asked Questions About Go Karts

How many drivers can Auscarts Racing take?

Anywhere from 6 to 300. Two and three-group formats suit 15 to 40, and the whole venue can be hired for launches and team days.

Can teenagers race at the Port Melbourne circuit?

Yes – there are dedicated teen birthday packages from age 13.

When can a racing group have a drink?

After racing. Every driver must blow 0.00 before getting in a kart, and the bar serves once you've finished.

Is there parking at Auscarts in Port Melbourne?

Yes, the Salmon St venue has plenty of parking.

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