Aruba Go Kart Racing: Bushiri Speedway Arrive & Drive

The only place in Aruba where you can actually race

You arrive at Aruba's only professional go-kart track, get fitted with a helmet and head sock, receive instruction on the rules, then drive a 50 mph Sodi Kart for 10 minutes against other racers on a circuit with real passing zones and turns. Lap times are tracked with professional-grade software. Sessions run daily except Mondays, with flexible hours from morning through evening.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actually race instead of just ride — the 10-minute session puts you on a real circuit with other drivers, and the professional timing system means your lap times are measured the way a racer would measure them.

What’s included

• Your Arrive & Drive experience includes a racing helmet, head sock, full instruction on track rules and kart operation, and 10 minutes of track time in a professional Sodi Kart.
• Lap times are recorded using SMS-timing software.
• The facility is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Go kart racing at Bushiri Speedway

• Arrive at Bushiri Karting Speedway
• Drive 9 hp 50 mph Sodi Karts
• Race on high-speed passing zones
• Navigate hairpin turns
• Complete 10-minute Arrive and Drive session
• Parent or guardian attends junior drivers

The Experience

There's something about the moment right before you grip the wheel of a real racing kart that makes your chest tighten a little. You're standing at Bushiri Karting Speedway, the only professional outdoor go-kart track on the island, and the track curves ahead of you with actual high-speed passing zones and hairpin turns designed for real racing, not just tourist laps. The karts are Sodi 9 hp machines that hit 50 mph, and they feel like it. Your guide walks you through the rules, hands you a racing helmet and a head sock, and suddenly it's not abstract anymore — you're about to drive.

Your Arrive & Drive session runs for 10 minutes, which sounds short until you're out there. The track uses SMS-timing software, the same system professional racers use, so your lap times are tracked with the precision that matters. You might be in a group of up to 15 drivers, which means you're racing against real people on the same circuit, not just circling alone. The speedway is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 8:30pm — so you can fit this in whether you're a morning person or you want to burn off energy before dinner. It's closed Mondays.

First-timers and experienced racers both show up here. If you're bringing a junior driver (ages 8 to 15), a parent or guardian over 18 has to be present, and they can run their own session right alongside. The track is wheelchair accessible, and the facility handles all the logistics — you just show up, get suited up, and drive. No arranging transport to some distant venue, no wondering if the equipment is safe. Everything is built for the track itself, which means the karts are maintained to racing standards and the timing is reliable whether it's a quiet afternoon or a packed weekend.

Top questions

What age can kids start karting at Bushiri?

Children as young as 8 years old can drive in junior sessions. A parent or legal guardian over 18 must be present.

How long is each Arrive & Drive session?

Each session lasts 10 minutes of track time.

How fast do the karts go?

The Sodi Karts reach speeds of up to 50 mph.

Is the track wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the facility are wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the rental?

Your session includes a racing helmet, head sock, instruction on the rules, and professional lap-time tracking.

When is the speedway open?

Tuesday–Saturday 10:30am–9:30pm, Sunday 1pm–8:30pm. Closed Mondays.

Can I race alone or am I in a group?

Sessions may include up to 15 drivers on the track at the same time, so you're racing alongside other drivers.

Is this track designed for beginners?

Yes, the speedway welcomes both first-time drivers and experienced racers. Instruction is provided before each session.