NASCAR SpeedPark - Myrtle Beach, SC - Racetracks on Waymarking.com

An extensive, but dated, facility with several go-karts tracks ranging from Qualifier to the Intimidator. Single and dual seat cars zip around the tracks at 14-17 mph (as measured using a GPSr for the faster cars). Same corporation has another similar, nicer facility in Sevierville, TN (Waymark WM5MB8)

First impression is that the staff is paid by the hour, thus not pit crews trying to quickly turn around the cars. A 3-4 minute ride will have 4-8 minutes unload and reloading time in between. Just one track had adequate cars running to use the pit capacity. My boys and I were only able to get in four rides during 1.5 hours.

If they are running efficiently, the best deal is an all-day wristband for $33 plus tax per person ($28 plus tax if you purchase only and print out comfirmation page per person, but no faster line at the counter). Blocks of tickets can also be purchased (10 for $22 plus tax, 20 for $45 plus tax). Activities take 1-3 tickets to ride. One month pass is $40 if you're in town for the week. Two teenage boys and myself rode for just under $100.

The Intimidator karts all had good pick-up, thus enjoyable. Slidewayz was sons' favorite, although couldn't get the kart to swing around the corners. Official policy is No Bumping, which normally means no blantant rams, but tight turns and passing allowed.

On this very hot day in July, the facility could have used some basic fans to move the air along the waiting lines. Even rental fans during the heat wave.

Type of Track: Go Kart

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