--- title: What's New @ Clubspeed | go karting description: go karting | Clubspeed blog with news and information on kart racing tracks, trampoline parks, family entertainment centers and more. We cover topics on using our venue management software, race timing, GDPR, credit card processing, and anything involving our customer's use of our software. --- [![Logo_Grey](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Grey.png?width=165&name=Logo_Grey.png)](https://clubspeed.com) - Industries - [Racing Facility](https://clubspeed.com/karting/) - [Trampoline Park](https://clubspeed.com/trampoline/) - [Family Entertainment Center](https://clubspeed.com/fec/) - Products - [All Products](https://info.clubspeed.com/features-for-activity-centers) - [Clubspeed](https://clubspeed.com/clubspeed/) - [Club Booking](https://clubspeed.com/club-booking/) - [Club Kiosk](https://clubspeed.com/club-kiosk/) - [Club Action](https://clubspeed.com/club-action/) - [Pricing](https://clubspeed.com/pricing/) - About Us - [About Us](https://clubspeed.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://clubspeed.com/careers/) - [Blog](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog) - [Contact](https://clubspeed.com/contact-us/) - Industries - [Racing Facility](https://clubspeed.com/karting/) - [Trampoline Park](https://clubspeed.com/trampoline/) - [Family Entertainment Center](https://clubspeed.com/fec/) - Products - [All Products](https://info.clubspeed.com/features-for-activity-centers) - [Clubspeed](https://clubspeed.com/clubspeed/) - [Club Booking](https://clubspeed.com/club-booking/) - [Club Kiosk](https://clubspeed.com/club-kiosk/) - [Club Action](https://clubspeed.com/club-action/) - [Pricing](https://clubspeed.com/pricing/) - About Us - [About Us](https://clubspeed.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://clubspeed.com/careers/) - [Blog](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog) - [Contact](https://clubspeed.com/contact-us/) [Request A Demo](https://info.clubspeed.com/demo-request) # What's New @ Clubspeed ## [Growth in the Karting Industry is on the Rise Thanks to the Increased Popularity of Formula 1](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/how-automation-can-help-you-gain-a-commercial-advantage-0) Posted by [Kyle Wells](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/kyle-wells) on 8/26/21, 9:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Growth in the Karting Industry is on the Rise Thanks to the Increased Popularity of Formula 1](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/gustavo-campos-B87zMorEZRo-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/how-automation-can-help-you-gain-a-commercial-advantage-0) Premiere global motorsport, Formula 1 has steadily been gaining popularity among sports fans and gearheads alike. The highest class of international auto racing has been the world's most popular motorsport since its beginnings in the '50s. A high entertainment value is present thanks to the passion, rivalries, and technology that are evident in every race. Fans from the United States, however, have only recently started to embrace this exhilarating sport. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/how-automation-can-help-you-gain-a-commercial-advantage-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/how-automation-can-help-you-gain-a-commercial-advantage-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [Customer Experience](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/customer-experience), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [Formula One](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/formula-one) ## [Quick Guide: What GoKart Facilities Can Learn From Mario Kart](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 6/1/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quick Guide: What GoKart Facilities Can Learn From Mario Kart](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/ravi-palwe-VvrC8aYFi6A-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart) As fun as GoKart races at the FEC facilities we support are, we find that there’s nothing like hanging out with your friends and competing on Mario Kart. At Clubspeed, we’re big fans of how the gamification of the racing and how the different power ups can make every race feel exciting, whether you’re doing the Mushroom Cup for the first time or the 100th time.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart#comments-listing) Topics: [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Karting Software Features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software-features), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [mario kart](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/mario-kart), [video games](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/video-games) ## [Are You Leaving Money on the Table?](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/are-you-leaving-money-on-the-table) Posted by [Simon Heap](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/simon-heap) on 11/6/19, 2:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Are You Leaving Money on the Table?](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/Upsell.png)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/are-you-leaving-money-on-the-table) --- Special guest blog post by: Simon Heap, CEO of [Fastline Group UK](https://www.fastlinegroup.com/) --- Running a karting track can be hard. High overheads, low profit margins and multiple staff wages can all add together to make turning a decent profit tricky. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Most karting track owners I meet are missing out on profit-boosting sales and leaving good money on the table by neglecting the magic of upselling. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/are-you-leaving-money-on-the-table) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/are-you-leaving-money-on-the-table#comments-listing) Topics: [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting) ## [Our Top 10 Favorite Clubspeed Features for Karting Centers](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/our-top-10-favorite-clubspeed-features-for-karting-centers) Posted by [Julie Dunn](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/julie-dunn) on 8/28/19, 8:28 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Our Top 10 Favorite Clubspeed Features for Karting Centers](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/Top-10-Features.png)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/our-top-10-favorite-clubspeed-features-for-karting-centers) Clubspeed offers a robust list of [features for karting](https://clubspeed.com/Racing) and activity centers that continues to grow as the demands of our customers become more complex. The needs of karting facilities are unique and we are committed to delivering features that help our customers run their business with ease and efficiency. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/our-top-10-favorite-clubspeed-features-for-karting-centers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/our-top-10-favorite-clubspeed-features-for-karting-centers#comments-listing) Topics: [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [Timing Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/timing-software), [POS](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/pos), [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [Go Karts](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karts), [POS Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/pos-software), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [karting software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software), [Karting Software Features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software-features), [clubspeed features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-features) ## [Learn from the Masters! How K1 Speed Grew to 40+ Locations Worldwide](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/learn-from-the-masters-how-k1-speed-grew-to-40-locations-worldwide) Posted by [Julie Dunn](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/julie-dunn) on 8/14/19, 2:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Learn from the Masters! How K1 Speed Grew to 40+ Locations Worldwide](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/K1%20Speed%20Case%20Study%201200x628.png)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/learn-from-the-masters-how-k1-speed-grew-to-40-locations-worldwide) Founded in 2003, K1 Speed is a premier indoor go-karting center that has grown to over 40 locations in 7 countries. Offering highly-advanced, electric go-karts as well as large indoor entertainment venues that feature authentic racing memorabilia, pit cafes, meeting rooms and pool tables, K1 is a great place to visit with family and friends or to host a corporate event or party. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/learn-from-the-masters-how-k1-speed-grew-to-40-locations-worldwide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/learn-from-the-masters-how-k1-speed-grew-to-40-locations-worldwide#comments-listing) Topics: [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [Go Karts](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karts), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [POS Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/pos-software), [K1 Speed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/k1-speed), [karting software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software), [case study](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/case-study) ## [Boost Business with Leagues and Tournaments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/boost-business-leagues-tournaments) Posted by [Ana Wieser](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/ana-wieser) on 9/21/18, 7:16 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Boost Business with Leagues and Tournaments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/iStock-801686934.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/boost-business-leagues-tournaments) Think about your average customer. When they come to your karting track, they expect a day of having fun and racing with friends or family. They may visit your facility for a day every so often, with long stretches of time before they return.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/boost-business-leagues-tournaments) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/boost-business-leagues-tournaments#comments-listing) Topics: [RTLS](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/rtls), [Racing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/racing), [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [Timing Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/timing-software), [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [Gamification](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/gamification), [Action Park](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/action-park), [Adventure Park](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/adventure-park), [Family Entertainment Center](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/family-entertainment-center), [Karting Tournament](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-tournament), [Karting League](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-league) ## [Competition Equals Sales for Go Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/competition-equals-sales-gokarting) Posted by [Ana Wieser](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/ana-wieser) on 8/14/18, 8:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Competition Equals Sales for Go Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/image6-841259-edited.jpeg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/competition-equals-sales-gokarting) ProSkill is Club Speed’s unique karting product that encourages increased competition amongst racers and keeps them coming back to the track. Read below to learn more about ProSkill and how it works. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/competition-equals-sales-gokarting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/competition-equals-sales-gokarting#comments-listing) Topics: [RTLS](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/rtls), [Racing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/racing), [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [Timing Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/timing-software), [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [Gamification](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/gamification), [Karting Tournament](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-tournament), [Karting League](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-league), [Increase Sales](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/increase-sales) [![Learn how Clubspeed can help you grow.](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/ClubSpeed_Blog%20Ad_03_v2.png "Learn how Clubspeed can help you grow.")](https://info.clubspeed.com/demo-request) ## **Scale your business** Learn how Clubspeed can help grow, manage, and market your business. 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