The Coolest High-Speed Experience, Go Karting On Ice, Is Coming To Minnesota This Winter
By Betsy Rathburn|Updated on December 01, 2022(Originally published November 25, 2022)
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Here in Minnesota, we don’t let winter stop us from doing our favorite activities. That’s why, even when the temperature drops, ice fishing is still a popular activity. That, combined with the many places to ski, sled, and snow tube – not to mention all the winter hiking trails – adds up to a state with a winter that is full of fun. When you live in a place with a really serious winter, you have to learn how to make the best of it. And Minnesota residents certainly have with winter fun abounding from every corner. Today, we want to add another fun activity for you to consider: go karting on ice. This activity comes to Minnesota every winter season, and it’s just as fun as it sounds. Check it out:
Epic Karting is a new attraction in Stillwater, Minnesota. They create unique go karting experiences, including a unique - and exhilarating - winter go karting track.
I know what you're thinking, how safe can it be to go kart on slippery ice? But we promise the attraction is 100% safe and monitored by professionals on site.
Guests rent helmets and gas-powered go karts to zip around the curves of the icy track. It's a fun experience for both brand-new and experienced go karters!
Go karting has always been an incredible pastime but this experience is a next level winter thrill. The karts have been specially adapted for the cold weather with a few different features, including studded tires made for the vehicles.
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This activity is open for riders 12 years and older. Riders must be 4'10" or taller to safely use the go karts. No prior driving experience is required! Simply show up and be prepared to follow safety rules as you operate your go kart.
The go kart track is in Stillwater and will be open for the winter, likely in December. The track needs consecutive days of 20 degrees or colder to be suitable for ice go karting. Visit the Epic Track Racing website to sign up to know when the track is open!
Here in Minnesota with temperatures constantly dropping, we can't imagine it will take long into the winter season for the track to be ready for us. And when it is you want to be first in line.
Epic Kart Racing is also a great venue for a celebration of any kind, a birthday, a milestone, heck, even a retirement. For those who are young or young at heart, Epic Kart Racing is both nostalgic fun and an epic thrill.
Groups of 15+, including corporate groups, this activity is frequently used for team building, can book separately and have the track to themselves or at least with less other riders than usual.
When it finally does open, you can rest assured that this will become one of the most fun winter activities in the state. There's nothing more fun than whipping around on an ice go kart track!
So grab some friends and your competitive spirit and hit the track for the greatest go kart race of all time.
For more information about Epic Karting, including opening dates, frequently asked questions, and early access signup, visit their website and Facebook page. And if you’d like to share your other favorite lesser-known winter activities in Minnesota, be sure to let us know by visiting our nomination page.
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While you may not be able to find ice go karting anywhere else, there are some spots where you can enjoy a classic go-kart experience.
