Lil 500 Go-Karts

I’ve lived in central Florida my whole life and made my first visit to lil 500 last month for a birthday party. When you are used to giant theme parks or even bigger go-​kart places like Fun Spot this place is a little underwhelming. The facilities outside of the tracks themselves are worn and run down looking. The whole place is about as basic as it can get. There are two small areas under cover for birthday parties but there isn’t really enough shade so half of the people are stuck in the sun. The bathroom is inside the garage area where the carts are maintained. The ancient looking water fountain at least had ice cold water!
The staff wasn’t overly friendly nor were they rude, they just quietly did their job. Apparently the «winner» of each heat is awarded a free round coupon which in reality the employees just seem to randomly hand out at the end of each race. This made for some disappointed kids who had won their heats. Still, it’s nice they do it at all but it isn’t a fair system. There are only three tracks and riders are admitted based on age, not height. This again disappointed tall 8 year olds who can race any track at Fun Spot. The first track is s-​l-​o-​w and is for little ones (4 and up can drive). An adult had to drive our 3yo and she loved it. The second track was the only ones the ⁸⁄₉ year old wanted, and were allowed, to drive. The last track us adults raced on and I must say it was really fun! The track allows for some drifted and higher speeds than Fun Spot. The employees also allowed more bumping than at FS. Only the slowest track had two seaters.
All in all an ok spot to burn a couple of hours but that’s about it. I wouldn’t want to be out here is the summer in the afternoon either, it’s too HOT!

We had a great time and it was very affordable. The little ones were not old enough to drive their own cars-​2 &3 yr olds but they had 2 seaters so they were able to ride with the adults. It was hot out but it was cool they had a bench under a shaded area. The employees were nice as well. Will definitely do it again whenever I am back in orlando.

I had a good time … With my 11yr old … The prices was better then I expected… The staff was friendly … But I didn’t see anywhere to eat afterwards… But the rides was on point

Amazing for the price! And anything you don’t use, they let you keep tickets and just come back another day. Very cool. There are some outside seating areas with fans. Not perfect but who’s complaining?! The boys had such a blast. Pick this budget friendly location — you won’t regret it!

One of the best things to do while I’m FL! If you are lucky it will rain and make the experience 5x more fun!
Great family fun for all ages of a budget. Bring cash for ease! I love the slick track, full speed! Full blooded racer or not, you’ll leave smiling & wanting more.
TIP! Don’t wear a skirt! If you have a big phone do not leave it in your pocket. 4 friends have bent/​broken large phones in pocket during fast race

Outstanding service! Proof that a place doesn’t have to be big or fancy to have a great time! And give great service! Perfect for families, very affordable, and staff was friendly. Will be back on next Orlando trip!

We have heen coming here since moving to the area in 1992, we enjoyed it then with our 3 sons and we enjoy it now them and grandkids. It’s a great family experience for all ages.

We had a great time here. The staff were so friendly. The prices are reasonable. A fun way to spend an afternoon!

The most fun place, that’s cheap, fun, and close to home. My kids both love coming here and it brings out the kids in the old codgers like my husband and me. We could easily spend hours here, racing, chasing, and beating each other in a mad chase to the finish. It’s perfect for that weekend family fun time without having to spend a lot of money. Even young kids get drive on their own in the smaller track, which is great for my daughter who isn’t quite old enough to drive the big cars on her own. We’re planning their next birthdays here and I can’t wait to see everyone having fun.

Great place, great fun, great time. Never had any issues when coming here. It always seems to rain (it is Florida) when we show up but we have the best time on the fast track while it is raining. Super speed spin-​outs while soaking wet and can’t see a thing. The 3 tracks are supposed to have age requirements (5, 8, and 10 minimums) but I think as long as the kid wants to drive and can drive then there isn’t any problem. Interesting thing is that my 10 year old always beats me on the fast track maybe because I just go for it and lose complete control.

Get ready for the smell of gas, burnt rubber, and to be spun out by friends and family. If you are sensitive to any of these things… this is not the right place for you.
On a recent trip to Florida to visit family; my boyfriend, cousins, and I had the perfect idea to catch up and bond (after Easter Sunday)…Go Karting!
Lil 500 has a bit of an old school feel with two tracks; the family track where you can bring little ones, and the track for a mature crowd… this track has slick turns for drifting, and you can force others to spin out… ultimately coming out of the pile up of spun out go-​carts in the lead.
We spent quite a bit of time here… and we can’t wait to go back. The track guys added oil on the track for us later in the night for some interesting runs and a small sense of danger. Some cars are definitely better than others, but it makes things more interesting. I wish the track was bigger and had more turns, but the current track is still a lot of fun.
The prices are very reasonable, unlike the theme park like complex on International Drive. If you are skilled and win 1^st place a few times you get a free ride. This is a perfect activity for a hot Florida night.
Lil 500 is a fun place to get out road rage, and obviously an ideal spot for families and dates. We will be back in a few months.

I cannot say enough great things about this place! Everyone who worked there was so friendly and accommodating, super easy to just buy the rides you want (pay per ride, good on any track, can’t use it today? Bring tickets back on another day), great for little kids (can ride with mom or dad or by themselves) and no gimmicks or junk they’re trying to hock on you or your kids! We will definitely be back! I loved it!

This is the place to go for go kart racing. It’s inexpensive and tons of fun. A large group would be a blast. The track is small but that’s good for when you spin out and the guy has to come turn you back around Overall I had lots of fun and didn’t have to wait in any lines, race with idiots, or spend hundreds of dollars. Go after it rains for extra crazy fun.

Lil 500 has been around for a long time. I took my daughter there recently and glad to see the place is still going strong. If you’re looking for a quick /​cheap thrill then this is a good spot. This isn’t a theme park or a «Fun Spot» type place – just go-​carts. I think there are two tracks.
The tracks are small compared to some of the monstrosities you’ll find down on I-​Drive but the carts are fast and the rides are cheap. There is an unexplained sense of danger about this place and I can’t quite put my finger on it. It’s like the difference between Space Mountain at Disney and a roller coaster at a county fair. The place is kind of old and there’s usually only one or two people working at any given time.
The only reason I knocked off a star in my rating is because there isn’t anything else besides the go-​carts. I understand they have limited space but as soon as you’re done racing you’re done at Lil 500. The good news is it’s right off 17 – 92 so when you’re finished you just pack up and hit the road again. There’s no parking nightmares or trouble. Definitely a cool spot to stop and in and have a spin.

The lil 500 is amazing for what it is. Cheap, fast, drifting go karts. It definitely isn’t high end, but that’s not really what you’re looking for with these go-​karts. Its sorta like little or no rules and a ton of drifting. The staff is easy going and helpful. No matter how many times you spin out.
The coolest thing about the place is the drifting track. Its just an oval but both ends are literally slicked so you can drift around corners. Hella fun. Its pretty safe, but because of the slick track, you tend to spin out a lot, and the «no bumping» signs go somewhat unnoticed. Overall an awesome time for really cheap. They are open late on the weekends too.

My original review was posted wrongly, so moved it to the right area.
If your a snob, or can’t handle the smell of burnt rubber, and gas don’t go here. You will whine like a baby on Unilocal if you go, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
We found this place with our entertainment guide. Buy one get one free. Our kids love this place, and it’s a cheap place to go with coupon, not bad without one. The tracks are small not like fun spot giant tracks, but they are local and the people running the karts are friendly.
All they have are three small tracks for different age groups. I have been on the biggest one myself, but they are made for smaller people. Adults go on them as well. I think kids 15 and under will still enjoy this spot. Preschoolers can go on the two person carts with an older person, I have seen adults on there with them but boy were they squeezed in there.
This place has been there for many years, they are a small business that i think deserves more customers.
Prices are on their website, aprox $ 4.00 per track. I think they let you go around like 20 times.

This place is fantastic. The little oval course doesn’t look like it’d be that great from first look, but I’ve went here at least three times, and had a blast every visit.
Each end is slicked up, so you can basically drift around the corners. You Tokyo Drift fans are sure to love that! I don’t think you’re supposed to bump, but I always slam the crap out of anyone in my way, which is always a blast!
I can’t see it being that much fun if there aren’t a lot of people there, but I always go with a car club, and once went there with an outing with my old job. With the car club, they were happy to have us park our cars, put up the hoods and have a good time in normal car-​club fashion.
I think they may have had a concession stand, but I’ve never used it. They also have a track which looks more complicated, but I believe it has really slow karts, and it’s for the little kids — boo!
The price is good, and when you win races, you win tickets! I believe if you win three races, you get a free go, and you can always get tickets from other winners if you don’t think they’ll be coming back anytime soon.
All in all, it’s great fun, and it’s in a pretty convenient location to boot. Give it a whirl! :)

This is really a great experience for kids and a classic establishment here in central Florida. It’s 2 small tracks, one for the younger kids and one for the bigger kids… nothing overly glamorous, just fun on wheels!

I been here now a couple times but this is my first time back in a long time and this places is still as fun as I remember it from when I use to come here as a kid.
The only bad part is that if your kid is only four years old he cant ride alone in the slower Go Karts yet alone go in the other two witch are for 8+ and 12+ year old.
The prices are reasonable and you can get 10 tickets for $ 30 bucks but it is not as fun as Fun spot were you go up and down ramps and those Go Karts seem to go faster, over all this is a nice place for a quit hang out or a birthday party just wish they added more to it but yet i still rate it four stars sense it has been here for years and also the staff is friendly.

I have always loved this place, as it has been a staple in Maitland for many years. They are the only go-​kart venue that I know of that will allow you to ride safely with young (2 year old) kids. The slow track moves along at a very family friendly pace, which my son just loves when he is riding with me. The prices are great at $ 4, and on slow days during the week, many times they will give you extra laps.
The fast track is quite fun, especially with a few friends out there being competitive.