Kart Circuit Autobahn

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Kart Circuit Autobahn is an outdoor high-performance karting facility in Joliet, Illinois, operating a 25-kart CRG Centurion fleet on a 0.52-mile professional circuit. It serves recreational drivers, corporate groups, and competitive league participants as a subsidiary of Autobahn Country Club.

Company typePrivate
Founded2019
HeadquartersJoliet, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Kart Circuit Autobahn does

Kart Circuit Autobahn (KCA), legally Autobahn Karting Circuit, L.L.C., is an outdoor high-performance karting facility located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 45 miles from downtown Chicago. The facility operates as a subsidiary of Autobahn Country Club, a 350-acre motorsports complex founded in 2004 by Tim O'Donnell and Mark Basso. KCA launched in August 2019 and maintains a 25-kart fleet of CRG Centurion gas-powered karts (Honda GX270 engines, speeds up to 55 mph) on a professionally designed 0.52-mile outdoor circuit with 14 feet of elevation changes, stadium-quality LED lighting, and four configurable track layouts.

The company operates three interlocking revenue streams: Arrive & Drive walk-in rentals (9-minute sessions, no reservation required), competitive racing leagues (Karting Challenge points championship, Seasonal Rental Leagues, IronMan Endurance Leagues covering 10 race classes), and corporate/group events with catering supplied through Autobahn Country Club. Supporting revenue includes Friday practice sessions, online apparel sales via Inksoft, and climate-controlled kart storage. Technology integrations include ClubSpeed for booking, MotorsportReg/RaceSelect for league registration, and Mylaps/Speedhive for live race timing and scoring.

KCA operates seasonally from April through November, with operating hours of 5-10pm Wednesday-Thursday and 2-10pm Friday-Sunday. The business employs 1-10 staff and is managed by General Manager Alan Bertagnoli. The customer base spans individual recreational drivers (16+ with minimum 56-inch height), corporate group bookings, social celebrations, automotive enthusiast organizations, and competitive kart owners who participate in the Karting Challenge series. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is disclosed.

Kart Circuit Autobahn firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Kart Circuit Autobahn
Legal name: Autobahn Karting Circuit, L.L.C.
Website: https://kartcircuitautobahn.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2019
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: Kart Circuit Autobahn is an outdoor high-performance karting facility in Joliet, Illinois, operating a 25-kart CRG Centurion fleet on a 0.52-mile professional circuit. It serves recreational drivers, corporate groups, and competitive league participants as a subsidiary of Autobahn Country Club.
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Kart Circuit Autobahn industry classification

Industry

Product category: Recreational Karting
NAICS: Racetracks (711212)
SIC: Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYMPAKAEAC
Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)
SECONDARYMPAKAGAE
Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Motorsports Series, Teams & Promoters
SECONDARYMPAKAGAA
Motorsports Series & Championships (Sanctioned Racing Calendars)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Motorsports Series, Teams & Promoters
SECONDARYTHAJAFAF
Motorsports & Racing Experiences
Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Live Entertainment & Ticketed Events (Shows, Concerts, Sports Experiences)

Keywords

Outdoor kart racing
Corporate event venues
Competitive karting leagues
Arrive and drive
Motorsports entertainment

Where Kart Circuit Autobahn is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Joliet
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Kart Circuit Autobahn business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Arrive & Drive Kart Rentals: Pay-per-session kart rentals for walk-in customers. Drivers rent from a fleet of 25 CRG Centurion karts with helmet included. 9-minute sessions. No reservations required for individual/family sessions.
Karting Challenge Race Series: In-house points championship club series for customers with their own karts. Features 6 events across 10 race classes. Pit pass admission $15 weekend pass. Reserved kart numbers available for $20 per class.
Seasonal Rental League: Progressive race series with rental karts. Weight classes (180lbs lightweight, 210lbs heavyweight). 4 rounds (7 rounds for summer league). Drivers awarded trophies and complimentary race credits. 1st place winners get opportunity to test Margay Ignite race kart.
IronMan Endurance League: Endurance racing league with 10-lap position race followed by 40-minute inverted-grid race. 7-round season with weight classes.
Corporate and Group Events: Private event bookings for corporate team-building, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, automotive clubs, class reunions. Includes catering access through Autobahn Country Club.
Online Apparel Store: E-commerce storefront for branded merchandise and apparel through Inksoft platform.
Friday Practice Sessions: Practice day sessions prior to Challenge races. Practice Pass $60 per driver (not per kart). Pit Pass $15 weekend pass.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Friday Practice Day Pass
Unit Pricing	Annual	Reserved Kart Numbers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Kart Circuit Autobahn product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kart Circuit Autobahn operates a public outdoor gas-powered kart racing venue on a 0.52-mile professional-grade circuit at the Autobahn Country Club Motorsports Complex in Joliet, Illinois. The facility rents a 25-kart fleet of CRG Centurion karts (Honda GX270 cc, up to 55 mph) for 9-minute Arrive & Drive sessions, hosts corporate and group events with catering, and runs competitive racing programs including the Karting Challenge club series, Seasonal Rental Leagues, and IronMan Endurance Leagues. The track operates seasonally from April to November with stadium-quality LED lighting for night racing.

Product overview

Kart Circuit Autobahn (KCA) is an outdoor karting venue operated as a public concession of Autobahn Country Club. The company offers a portfolio of karting products centered on its .52-mile professional-grade track with 25 CRG Centurion rental karts capable of 55 mph. Core offerings include Arrive & Drive walk-in sessions (9-minute rentals), Group & Corporate Events, and competitive racing programs including the Karting Challenge club series, Seasonal Karting Leagues (Spring/Summer/Fall), and IronMan Endurance Leagues. Supporting services include Kart Storage, Catering, and an Online Apparel Store. The track operates April through October with stadium-quality LED lighting for night racing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Companies that use Kart Circuit Autobahn

Customer profile

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Kart Circuit Autobahn technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Kart Circuit Autobahn partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

AEM KartingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the KA100 Senior class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page. Provides class sponsorship and promotional support.
AutoMedicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the LO206 Masters class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Comet Kart SalesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Micro Swift class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Constellation TelecomminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the KA100 Senior class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Leslie RacingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the LO206 Senior class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Franklin MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Mini Swift class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Lawson Speed ShopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the LO206 Junior class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Margay RacingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Ignite Rookie class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page. Prize provider for 1st place Summer League winners who get opportunity to test drive a Margay Ignite race kart.
Piazza BlueminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsor for the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
RMS Kart PerformanceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the Ignite Senior class in the Karting Challenge race series. Logo displayed on Karting Challenge page.
Autobahn Country Club (ACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent/affiliate organization and host venue. KCA is an extension of Autobahn Country Club, the Midwest's premier motorsports complex. ACC provides infrastructure, catering services for corporate events, and access to broader motorsports community. KCA is located within the Autobahn Country Club property.
Mylaps/SpeedhivecoreTechnology or IntegrationTiming and scoring platform integration for league racing. Provides live scoring and championship points tracking for Karting Challenge series.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Kart Circuit Autobahn competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

New Castle Motorsports Park: Outdoor kart racing facility in Indiana hosting rental sessions, club racing, and competitive karting events. Comparable outdoor track and league format to KCA, though with different geographic catchment.
K1 Speed: Largest indoor karting chain in the US with Arrive & Drive model and league racing. Most directly comparable business model to KCA's rental and league operations, though indoor and year-round rather than outdoor/seasonal.
RPM Raceway: Multi-location indoor karting and entertainment chain offering Arrive & Drive, leagues, and corporate events in major US metros. Comparable rental and group-event business model with similar competitive positioning.
GoPro Motorplex: Outdoor karting facility in Mooresville, NC offering rental karts, competitive karting events, and corporate outings on a professional-grade outdoor circuit. Closest analog to KCA's outdoor professional-grade setup and league program.
PB Kart (formerly Pole Position Raceway): Indoor karting franchise operating Arrive & Drive and league racing. Comparable rental karting, corporate event, and competitive league structure to KCA.
MB2 Raceway: Indoor karting venue offering Arrive & Drive and league racing. Comparable rental karting and group-event model with similar competitive positioning in the broader US karting market.

Others

Margay Racing: US kart manufacturer and Ignite series partner. Supplies karts and provides prize/test-drive incentives in KCA's league; comparable as a competitive karting equipment supplier rather than direct operator.

Regional players

Badger Kart Club: Wisconsin-based karting club referenced in management background. Regional competitive karting organization with overlapping member demographic to KCA's league participants.

Broad incumbents

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: Larger indoor entertainment complexes combining karting with arcade, F&B, and attractions. Broader entertainment portfolio but overlapping Arrive & Drive and group-event offerings compete for similar Chicago-area demand.
Autobahn Country Club: Parent 350-acre motorsports complex in Joliet, IL founded 2004 with private car track, driver development, and member events. Directly comparable motorsports venue and the platform on which KCA's competitive advantage rests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Kart Circuit Autobahn compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Kart Circuit Autobahn financial estimates

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Kart Circuit Autobahn leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Kart Circuit Autobahn funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Kart Circuit Autobahn M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Kart Circuit Autobahn

What does Kart Circuit Autobahn do?

Is Kart Circuit Autobahn a public or private company?

Kart Circuit Autobahn is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Kart Circuit Autobahn founded?

Kart Circuit Autobahn was founded in 2019. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Kart Circuit Autobahn based?

Kart Circuit Autobahn is headquartered in Joliet, United States, in the North America region.

How does Kart Circuit Autobahn make money?

Seven revenue lines are on record. Arrive & Drive Kart Rentals are the primary driver. The others are karting Challenge Race Series, seasonal Rental League, ironMan Endurance League, corporate and Group Events, online Apparel Store and friday Practice Sessions.

Who are Kart Circuit Autobahn's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are New Castle Motorsports Park, K1 Speed, RPM Raceway, GoPro Motorplex, PB Kart (formerly Pole Position Raceway) and MB2 Raceway. Margay Racing is listed as an others. Badger Kart Club is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and Autobahn Country Club.

Does Kart Circuit Autobahn have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kart Circuit Autobahn.

What industry is Kart Circuit Autobahn in?

Kart Circuit Autobahn's product category is Recreational Karting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAEAC, Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities, with a secondary code of MPAKAGAE, Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues. Its NAICS code is 711212 and its SIC code is 7948.