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Originally Posted by Cameron Swift
Just thought I'd mention it in case people here have fond memories, but Kartworld is currently being demolished today. It's been closed for a year or two now. I walk by it every day.
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I have always been a huge fan of karting and racing and have long been disappointed with the options available for kids and families. Speeders is pretty decent but is adult only. Kartworld was such a dump. The karts at Shakers are awful. The only good place in Calgary was Kart Gardens (I think that is what it was called) which was just north of the airport where Airport Trail and Barlow meet. That place was awesome and I spent a lot of my time there as a kid. I'm always tempted to find a warehouse somewhere and open up an indoor facility for all ages but I have a feeling it is a tough business otherwise it would have already been done. Plus places like Ricky Bobbies (Balzac) closed not long after opening.
Electric karts have come along way in recent years and that could possibly make the operating side of the business much more attractive. It will always be a dream of mine.
I haven't been to the new Strathmore track yet but I'll probably go for one of their try a kart days this summer. Might let my kid try a kart.