When contemplating the skills required for high-speed racing, braking might not be the first thought that comes to mind. However, the mastery of braking often distinguishes champions from contenders. Braking is not just a means to slow down; it plays a pivotal role in setting up turns, maintaining the racing line, and, when executed correctly, enhancing overall speed. HIGH SPEED KARTING 1. Beyond the Accelerator: The Importance of Brake Mastery While the accelerator is crucial for speed, mastering the brakes is equally essential. The right braking technique not only impacts cornering but ..read more

Ryan Wilson, hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, has firmly established himself as an American E-Kart Championship (AEKC) legend, with an impressive track record that underscores the mantra, ‘life is better with the belt.’ Wilson’s AEKC journey began with a triumphant first-place finish at the Second AEKC event in 2019. Aged just 15 at the time, he burst onto the scene at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events Chicago, clinching the top spot in qualifications and maintaining an unyielding grip on the points standings throughout the entire weekend. His second AEKC appearance, at the Third A ..read more

Find Your Edge & Impress Your Friends! Qualify for the World Axe Throwing Championship or simply unleash your Inner Warrior. D&D Dungeon Master Video Gamer Kick Baller Axe Thrower Be honest with yourself. If someone asked you what you do with your spare time, and you had to select just one of the options above based on what sounds the most impressive, which one would it be? If you’re like most people, there would be only one choice–”D”–because few things sound more daring than throwing a sharp, shiny blade into a wooden target. It’s primal, fearless, maybe even “foxy” to use a vinta ..read more

Formula 1 has Monaco and the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship. IndyCar has the Indianapolis 500 and the IndyCar Series. NASCAR has the Daytona 500 and the Chase for the Cup. And of course, Endurance Racing has the 24 Hours of Le Mans. So, it should come as no surprise that indoor e-karting has the American E-Kart Championship which this year will be held at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events Chicago in Mokena, Illinois and where the victor will walk away with a $10,000 check.  What makes the AEKC unlike any other racing series, though, is that it’s open to just about anyone, a ..read more

Summertime and the livin’ are breezy. There’s nothing like the feeling of the wind flying in your face while racing around the track in karts that can reach speeds up to 50 miles per hour in the perfect weather of the Great Indoors. Yes, summer is that time when the days are long and so full of possibility. And when you make Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events your summer camp destination, you can race to your heart’s content and go home smarter than your mind ever imagined.  It’s the time when the fun begins and the learning doesn’t end. At an Accelerate Indoor Speedway & ..read more

“How safe is it?” That’s a fair question to ask before you put yourself behind the wheel of an Italian-made, Formula 1-inspired pro kart/go kart capable of speeds up to 50 miles per hour. And while simply living brings its share of risk, you can rest assured that a lot of thought, care, and engineering went into making this activity as fast, fun, and safe as it can be. At Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events, our number one Core Value is to “Champion Safety.” Yes, we like to “Think young, have fun,” but that’s only possible in an environment that’s secure and proactively minimizes risks ..read more

A Leprechaun raced through Accelerate Trash-talking and brash, though his skills were top-rate. If you catch him, it’s told You’d win a wee bit of gold and a joy one could hardly articulate. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Catch me if you can! Catch me if you can!” It’s what we Leprechauns say because we’re almost impossible to catch, and that’s when we’re on foot. Now imagine one of us in a go kart. Or better yet, imagine me. I’m one mean wheelman with mad skills and, of course, lots and lots of luck. It’s as if the track is lined with four-leafed clovers at every single turn. Even wi ..read more

There once was a friendly Leprechaun, Who raced through the local Accelerate. If you could catch him, it’s told, He’d share a wee bit of gold. With each victor hailed on the Jumbotron. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Catch me if you can! Catch me if you can!” It’s what we Leprechauns say because we’re almost impossible to catch, and that’s when we’re on foot. Now imagine one of us in a go kart. Or better yet, imagine me. I’m one mean wheelman with mad skills and, of course, lots and lots of luck. It’s as if the track is lined with four-leafed clovers at every single turn. Even with all ..read more

Experiential learning is a technical term for learning while doing. At Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events, we prefer learning while playing. That’s because we have a Common Core and Next Generation Science approved STEM Academy that’s perfect for field trips for elementary, middle and high school students. Now if the idea of racing around a track in a Formula 1-inspired, Italian-made electric go kart or prokart sounds like nothing more than a good day off, well you’ve never had the opportunity to learn on the track. You can learn about physics, engineering, mechanics, mathematics, geome ..read more

We celebrate four holidays on February 14 at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events, and we celebrate for one full week, not just a day. Come in any time between February 7 and February 14, and you can take advantage of some of the best racing, axe throwing, and video games, and in the locations where it’s offered, dining specials of the year. BOOK IN CHICAGO BOOK IN MILWAUKEE There’s really something for everyone here, and before you get started, it’s important to decide just which holiday you will be celebrating. To help, we’ve provided this simple, hardly scientific study. Simply answe ..read more