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Junior Karting at PVIK
Juniors that are 8 and up can race!
At PVIK we have high speed junior karts specifically designed for junior racers ages 8-13, taller than 48” and weighing less than 180 pounds. Our fleet of junior karts are equipped with fully adjustable seats, pedals and steering columns constructed for optimal safety and comfort for junior racers. Junior karts are powered by 4.6 hp engines and are governed to speeds up to 25mph. All skill levels can enjoy the Sodi kids kart.
All racers under 18 years of age must have a legal waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Use the links below to fill out the online waivers.
Parents and juniors are allowed to race in the same heat at the same time. Juniors will ride in a junior kart, while parents will ride in an adult kart. We do not have any two seater karts.
For safety and comfort of our junior racers ages 8-13, they're booked separately in “junior heats”. Juniors heats and adult heats are normally scheduled separately, however parents and accompanying party members are welcome to drive in junior heats with the kids. This means everyone rides together! Adults will drive adult karts and juniors will drive junior karts.
How to upgrade to adult karts:
Juniors are able to upgrade to an adult kart before 13 years old. Juniors must complete a lap time of 19.999 or below.
All racers ages 8-13 must use a junior kart until he or she qualifies to upgrade.
If a junior appears they may hurt themselves or someone else, they will be moved back into a junior kart until they can show control of the kart.
*All racers under the age of 18 must have a legal waiver signed by a legal guardian*
What to expect once you're here:
1. Register
If it's your first time, register on one of our kiosk. Then proceed to the front desk to book your races.
2. Safety Video
Watch our 7 minute video explaining how a race is ran, kart operation, important rules and safety procedures.
3. Gear up
Head to the equipment shelves in the track area. Find a comfortable helmet and neck brace. Remember to dress comfortably with well-secured footwear.
4. Hit the Track
Enjoy racing with your friends and family. Fastest lap time wins!
About Pioneer Valley Karting:
Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting opened in 2012 and is the areas only locally owned and operated indoor karting track. Our location on RT 5 in West Hatfield serves customers all over Western and Central Massachusetts, Southern Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York. Hatfield to some might seem far but we are only 10 minutes from UMASS Amherst near Hadley, 25 minutes from I91 exit 7 in Springfield, 20 minutes from the VT border. PVIK is visible from Interstate 91 which means no pesky lights or traffic to worry about. All skill levels are welcome, and kids as young as 8 can race alone on the track safely. We even allow mom and dad to race one of our adult karts in the same heat as their kids! We just ask parents to give kids the right-of-way. All other adults are placed in separate adult heats.
Leaderboards:
More Leaderboard statsCustomer Reviews:
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Richard Cashman
2020-10-18T17:39:25.991Z
Great place!
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Richard Cashman
2020-10-18T17:39:25.991Z
Great place!
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Noel Winter
2020-10-13T22:12:41.918Z
Nice race day !
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Noel Winter
2020-10-13T22:12:41.918Z
Nice race day !
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Leslie Sprigg
2020-10-11T01:49:29.911Z
We had fun for our first time going but there were 2 guy's racing with us for 2 out of our 3 races that were supposedly "regulars." Everytime we raced these 2 "regulars" kept smashing into my husband, my son, and myself. One of the time's they hit me they hit me so hard that it jolted me pretty good and caused a very big bruise. While this was going on the "track official" never said a word to them about what they were doing but as soon as one of us hit them even on accident he made sure to give us the sign and point while pounding on the wood/tires so everyone knew he was doing it. I don't think we will be going back here. It costs a lot of money to be treated the way we were.
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Leslie Sprigg
2020-10-11T01:49:29.911Z
We had fun for our first time going but there were 2 guy's racing with us for 2 out of our 3 races that were supposedly "regulars." Everytime we raced these 2 "regulars" kept smashing into my husband, my son, and myself. One of the time's they hit me they hit me so hard that it jolted me pretty good and caused a very big bruise. While this was going on the "track official" never said a word to them about what they were doing but as soon as one of us hit them even on accident he made sure to give us the sign and point while pounding on the wood/tires so everyone knew he was doing it. I don't think we will be going back here. It costs a lot of money to be treated the way we were.
Location and hours:
Hours of operation:
Arrive and Drive (Walk in and race)
Monday: 11am-10pm
Tuesday: 11am-10pm
Wednesday: 11am-10pm
Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday 11am-11pm
Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-8pm
A: 10 West Street, West Hatfield, MA 01088
E: ryan@pioneervalleykarting.com
P: (413)446-7845
All online purchases are final and cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded. Please call with questions before making an online purchase to avoid unforeseen issues.
