Article written by Daniel Demaraswww.demaras.com After a year of close competition at K1 Speed Toronto, even the best of racers will have to completely relearn how to set quick lap times. The track has been reconfigured. The 1st corner is a flat-out, late-apex right-hand corner followed by the ‘tunnel’ section with its tricky left at turn 2 […]
Randomly select any of the current Formula 1 drivers on the grid in 2019 and you can be sure they started in karting. It’s no secret that most Formula 1 drivers started in karting, but did you know that most current Formula 1 drivers still practice and compete in karts on a regular basis? With […]
Over the last 14 months, we’ve seen some amazing competition at K1 Speed Toronto with some of the fastest drivers in the city going wheel to wheel in pursuit of personal bests and that elusive track record! We’ve seen some scorching-hot lap times to be sure, but that’s all history now! Our amazing race fans will […]
K1 Speed Toronto is usually ‘your place to race’. Competitors come to the track to race as hard and fast as they can. To be as precise as possible, setting laps within hundredths of a second of each other. But on Drift Night…you can forget all about that! With special, low grip “drift” tires bolted to […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! On Sunday, May 12th, moms everywhere will be bombarded with chocolate, flowers, and other forgettable items that come and go with very little fanfare. But that doesn’t have to be the case. This year, treat Mom to something exciting she’s sure to remember for years to come – take her […]
Article written by Daniel Demaraswww.demaras.comK1 Speed’s Challenge GP race league has drawn to a finality after 5 weeks of close and fast competition. Drivers of all levels of experience and speed were welcomed into the series, and everyone raced hard, going for the glory of being K1 Speed Toronto’s first ever Challenge GP champion. Every round, […]
The wait is over. It’s time to channel your inner Drift King because things are about to get sideways here in “The 6ix” – Introducing Drift Night, now here at K1 Speed Toronto! Join us on Monday April 29th from 5pm to 10pm and experience karting in a way like never before. Our karts will be […]
Article written by Daniel Demaraswww.demaras.com On Saturday, March 23rd, 2019, qualifiers from K1 Speed locations around the world made their way down to sunny Irvine, California to compete in the inaugural K1 Speed E-World Championships. I had the honour of competing as K1 Speed Canada’s representative and got to take part in a truly incredible event. On […]
Article written by Daniel Demaraswww.demaras.com In just under one weeks time, the top scoring drivers from K1 Speed locations around the world, will head down to Irvine, California, to compete in the inaugural K1 Speed World Championships. I am proud and excited to be representing Team Canada. In order to compete against the best, I have […]
We all know go kart racing is about speed, adrenaline and fun. But, did you know there are significant health benefits from taking a break and going for a race? K1 Speed is your place to experience the race of a lifetime and feel great while doing so. Not only is karting a great stress-reliever, but […]