Grand Prix Kartways
Category: Active Life Amusement Parks Amusement Parks [Edit]
75 Carl Hall RoadUnit 9, Bay 3
North York, ON M3K 2B9
(416) 638-5278
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6 pm - 12 am
Fri 5 pm - 2 am
Sat 12 pm - 2 am
Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
3 reviews for Grand Prix Kartways
3 reviews in English
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Review from Alex K.
11/14/2011
Customer service was pretty good the last time I went, the karts are fun to drive & fast, the track is nice and curvy and challenging, and the price isn't bad.
Last week was the 2nd time I went for unlimited racing there, and the groups I raced against were quite a bit more challenging than the first time. The first time, I was in 1st place nearly every race :-D
We came on the previous day (Tuesday) hoping to use a voucher that expired on Wednesday, and were told that we wouldn't be able to race until more than half way through the time period allotted to the unlimited races due to an overlapping corporate event. We were however compensated nicely for this by being given a complimentary race on Tues, and returned on Wed to use our vouchers.
We found the staff to be pretty friendly including the owner who made conversation and would refer to us by name.
The race cars vary in performance as some are faster than others, however for some reason I kept getting the faster one as compared to my friends. One of the guys I met there was really good at skillfully not allowing anyone to pass him, which was fun too. They are however electric, so there's no exhaust smell, and they are faster than gas ones I've driven as well.
The track requires skill to be handled accordingly, so that was definitely a lot of fun too.
I forgot my water bottle there, and I called them today asking if they've found it, so after not finding it in their lost & found, the guy on the phone took my number down saying they'll look for it and call em back. It's more than I would've expected.
Based on all the factors I've mentioned, I'd definitely recommend Grand Prix Kartways and I'll very likely be returning to race there in a month or two. -
Review from Duong N.
7/14/2011
I came in with full expectations of having a great time. Unfortunately, it did not end up that way.
We came in with a group of 5, with me being the only person who has done Kart racing before. After our first race, we were greeted by the facility manager, Jamilton. I thought he was going to greet us with words of inspiration, congratulations, and/or advice. What ended up happening was one of the more demeaning and rude conversations I have ever had.
He said we were the worst group he has ever witnessed racing and proceeded to berate each one of us. As for me, he said I was "slightly better" than the rest of my group. For real? I was driving perfectly, but I was only slightly better than the worst he has ever seen?
The issues that we had? Let's all remember that my friends were driving for the first time in race karts, and the facility manager acknowledged them as beginners as well. One person initially was not used to the acceleration at the start and slightly bumped the person in front at the very beginning. The girls in the group were not used to the stiff steering wheels so they slightly glazed the sides during the first few laps. The last person did not have his foot over the brakes, which they stopped everyone and notified him. Great, that was during the first few laps for beginners. They were perfectly driving the rest of the way, even moderately slowly and safely.
So for that, the facility manager, instead of greeting us with words of inspiration and maybe a little caution for things to come, blasted us like we were less than human and threatened to kick us out. We were not rude or rowdy, just a friendly group trying to have some fun. Needless to say, it ruined our mood for the rest of the night. It seemed a lot like discrimination.
Subsequent groups were far, far worse offenders than we were. One group had people continually hitting the wall hard and crashing head on into the wall. The people in that group kept crashing into each other throughout the race. Even one person was turned sideways from the crashing one time. What happened to them? Nothing! The facility manager did not say one word, maybe because they were an all white group. Other groups had crashes continuously as well, with 360 degree turns due to crashes. What happened? Manager kept sitting at the register.
I have gone to race karts before, and this facility and the employees just do not compare. The employees seemed depressed and bored. They seem like they did not want to work there. They did not have a smile on their faces and spoke very unemotionally. As for the facility, they only have one track. Other facilities I have gone to had at least 2 tracks. Furthermore, the pavement is uneven, with many cement patch-ups. It makes for a really bumpy drive. Also, they do not have a good system of lining up the drivers. I always had the best time in the group, but they always placed me back. I had to continually try to pass people before I had the open road to drive freely.
I really wanted to feel good about this activity; however, I am really disappointed to have to feel this bad after an evening that was supposed to be fun. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
Updated - 6/22/2010 4 photos
I'm STILL a fan because what I'm about to say will even the stars out a bit. The BAD was that when assigned starting positions, it is not an option which cart you get to sit because I keep wanting to be in front or behind my buddy within a group of 4-5 of us and was pretty much dependant on us to WAVE others past so we can be racing against each other instead of having someone else inbetween our action.
The GOOD is that on Monday[2 for 1($29.00)] it was relatively quiet so around 9pm we were pretty much the only group as the place close at midnight and other patrons were families that only did a SINGLE race or the 2 for 1 deal while my group went for UNLIMITED.
The downside is that the tracks and carts are relatively unused, therefore not all carts will have that same performance and TRACTION. Especially if you race within the first few races of the place opening 5:30pm, then it's guaranteed that you will SKID all over as both the tires and track are fresh. Hope that helps!Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, Retirement Planning
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4/10/2010 First to Review
Go Cart or Go Kart? Either way this place is a READY SET GO! I got there at 8:00 pm but they have… Read more »
Comment from Domenic D. of Grand Prix Kartways 6/24/2011
Thank you for your positive review of GPK! Firstly, it's… More » -
Specialties
GPK provides the highest quality state-of-the-art electric go-karts for its racers. Not only are these race team stylized go-karts fast, they are safe, and environmentally friendly with no noxious fumes. Two types of Go-Karts will be used, both of which will be electrically charged. No fossil fuels will be required to power the karts, keeping the facilities clean, pollution free, and GPK environmentally responsible.
