The Grid is an amazing racing experience. There is a massive two-level track set for race cars that have a top speed near 40 mph. There is also an arcade attached that has “ticket” games including basketball hot-shot, motorbike racing, pinball machines, and many others. The Grid is an especially popular spot for date night, as the track caters to the teenage/ young adult crowd.
Racing Info
First, the Grid is not a typical go cart track. You have to be at least 14 to get in the car. It is a real race car experience indoors. The go carts at The Grid are electric, which means they have some really quick pick up. You are plenty safe with your seatbelt and helmet, but there are crashes and spinouts on occasion, and the speeds are not for the faint of heart. That said, for our older boys and adults, this was an amazing experience.
The track is a 1/2 mile long and has hairpin turns, S-curves, and a nice slick surface perfect for gliding around corners. If drifting and speed are you thing, this track is definitely for you. The coolest thing about it is that there are climbs and falls as the track has multiple levels, which makes it extra fun.
The race lasts about 10 minutes. Even though you start at different times, they keep track of how fast you go per lap and then add it all up to see who was the fastest. We were definitely in the slower half, and some people were flying past, but we figure they had been there before (at least that’s what we told ourselves 😂).
The Arcade
The arcade suited our 12-year-old much better. He enjoyed racing motorbikes and other digital games. He even used the tickets he won for some fun prizes. Dad liked the four classic pinball games. The older boys played Pong for free in the lobby.
Things to Know
The Grid is definitely a place for teens and young adults. It is a fun experience for ages 14 and up, and would be an awesome date night. A few things that you should remember before going to The Grid.
- Waiver: Fill out the waiver online beforehand, or arrive a little early so you can check in and get the waiver completed.
- Reservation: We recommend making a reservation because races fill up quickly. So if you want to race at a certain time, make a reservation before you go.
- Arrive Early: The time of reservation is when the Go Karts head onto the track, so you should be there early so you can check in, do a wavier, get your helmet, and everything else to be ready for your race.
- Close toed shoes: You must wear close toed shoes to drive the go karts.
- Age limit: In order to drive a cart, you must be 14. There is an arcade with fun games for anyone younger than that.
- Height requirement: Racers must be 4’10” to drive.
- Head covering: The first time you visit, The Grid will gift you a balaclava to wear under your helmet. If you’d like something to cover your head since helmets are shared, make sure to bring something.
- Pricing/Hours: Check The Grid’s website for current pricing and hours.
- Location: 593 South Evermore Lane in Pleasant Grove, UT.
