Although a bit confusing at first as you have to register at the self serve kiosk then line up to pay for your laps, once the administration side was completed we were ready to race.
I liked that they had our group all together on the track (and only our group). It was my first time in a go-cart and although I am very advance in navigating traffic in record times down Deerfoot to get to work on time, and although my corolla is a smaller car, I was nervous about the speeds these little cars close to the ground could reach. The safety video was reassuring as they went over what flags meant and how the speeds were controlled for us. The head sock wasn't the most flattering look, but I suppose it beats the risk of lice from sharing helmets.
The first few laps were slower so we could get used to the course and then the final nine was game on. The nice thing was the winner wasn't determined by passing one another, but on your personal best lap. Which meant I had 9 chances to get in first place.
I like that I have a membership now (one time fee) and because my birthday was this month, I lucked out and received my race for free! Pricing is reasonable so I will be utilizing that membership over the next few months and try to better myself with a better lap time.
Turns out even though I am a true tortoise (I was slow and steady and my tenth place finish reflected this), in cases like go-carting the hare will win the race. Practice and persistence creates champions right? Look out Danika Patrick!