RPM Raceway Launches Kart Klash, a Real-Life Racing Game with a Video Game Twist

RPM Raceway, the immersive racing and entertainment destination with East Coast locations, is transforming go-karting with the debut of Kart Klash. This is the nation’s first real-life racing game that merges high-speed karting with interactive video game mechanics.

Launching September 15th at RPM’s Stamford, CT and Long Island, NY venues (with other locations to follow), Kart Klash turns traditional lap times into high-octane, arcade-style battles where speed, precision, and strategy all matter. Racers strap into next-generation electric karts that are capable of speeds over 50 mph, outfitted with F1-inspired steering wheels and LED heads-up displays, while navigating tracks filled with digital power-ups and tactical zones.

Players can collect and deploy items like Missiles, EMPs, TNT, Boosts, and Shields, adding a competitive gaming edge to real-world racing. Mystery boxes, boost zones, live leaderboards, and performance tracking keep the action dynamic for drivers and spectators alike.

“Kart Klash isn’t just about recording your fastest lap, it’s about outsmarting your opponents and crossing the finish line first,” said Andrew Farage, CEO and Co-Founder of RPM. “We’re rolling out a social reinvention of go-karting that blends the thrill of racing with the interactivity of gaming.”

With its proprietary R-TECH platform, developed in partnership with SODIKART, RPM continues to push the boundaries of motorsports entertainment, further cementing its place as an industry leader.

What We Can Expect

• Real-Time Controls: Next-gen karts feature F1-style steering wheels and LED heads-up displays streaming live stats, sector data, and performance metrics.

• Power-Up Gameplay: Racers collect and activate Missiles, EMPs, TNT, Boosts, and Shields to outmaneuver rivals.

• Interactive Track Zones: Mystery boxes and boost zones add tactical depth, making every lap unpredictable.

• Live Competition: Designated race sessions for juniors, teens, and adults, with live leaderboards and performance tracking for racers and spectators.

My Thoughts

This is a dream come true! They didn’t include the famous M word, so I won’t either. However, this is what racing fans who love that game have been dreaming about for over 30 years! If you’ve never tried out indoor go-karting, it’s an amazing experience filled with speed and technology. They are not joking; these karts go over 50 miles per hour and are top of the line! Throwing in the gaming aspect just takes what was already awesome to the next level. I am not joking when I say that I will be investigating franchise options for the area I live in. This is entertainment that I consider destination-level. Take a look at the video below!