1 / 2ACE Motorsport Mount Smart
📍 Penrose, Auckland
Get behind the wheel at ACE Motorsport Mount Smart, an outdoor go-karting circuit inside Auckland's Go Media Stadium precinct. With fast straights, sweeping corners and karts capable of reaching 70 km/h, it's an adrenaline-filled racing experience for families with older children, teenagers and adults.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Speed is the draw here: a long, wide outdoor track where teenagers and adults can properly race each other, rather than a tight indoor loop. Children under 12 cannot drive solo, but from age 6 they can ride as the passenger in a Duo kart with a parent at the wheel, which makes it something you do together rather than something you watch. We'd book two races rather than one, as ACE itself suggests, and not cancel for drizzle: wet sessions are when the track is at its most fun.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Ted D
10 months ago
“Went with some family for a holiday rip around the track. I've never known staff to be so friendly and accommodating before! Despite needing to reschedule several times the staff were immensely chill and happy to help! They even lent me one of their gokart helmets so that I could take my bros motorbike for spin up the street, just because they could see the smile on my face!!! 11/10, I will be coming back next time I'm in Auckland. HIGHLY RECOMMEND”
Alex (Alheckss)
9 months ago
“Went to Ace Motorsport for the first time in 12 months and it was a great experience. All the staff were very helpful and the track staff were willing to assist if we thought there was a problem with our karts. The track layout has a few challenging corners, but nothing beginners would struggle with. Great experience, helpful staff, can't wait to race this track again!”
Merissa Burkhardt
10 months ago
“Took my team out for an end of year work do. We booked the ACE Grand Prix and had the best time. Everyone can’t stop talking about it today! Staff were cool with us, cool surrounding facilities, carts were fast. For a bunch of mechanics this was the perfect EOY event!”
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Based on Google review tagsFast carts
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Drifting
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Group events
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Cafe
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Well run
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Overview
ACE Motorsport Mount Smart brings outdoor go-kart racing to the heart of Auckland's Go Media Stadium precinct in Penrose. The 470-metre Urban Circuit features nine turns, wide racing lines and fast straights, giving drivers plenty of opportunities to practise their cornering, improve their lap times and challenge friends or family.
The venue uses German-engineered RIMO karts capable of reaching speeds of up to 70 km/h, with real-time lap timing and leaderboards adding a competitive edge to every session. Visitors can choose from single 10-minute races or packages with multiple heats, making it possible to return to the track and see how much they've improved.
Solo drivers must be at least 12 years old and 140 cm tall, while younger children aged 6 and over who meet the 120 cm minimum height can experience the circuit as passengers in tandem karts. Safety briefings and helmets are provided, and spectators can watch the racing free of charge. The venue also caters for birthday celebrations and group outings, with free parking available within the stadium precinct.
