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Old 11-25-2007, 07:17 PM
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It has been many moons since I last drove the go-karts at Boomers in Fort Lauderdale. Are they worthwhile anymore? I know there's an indoor kart track off Commercial Blvd and I-95, but I have the impression it's waaaay expensive.
Old 11-26-2007, 07:32 PM
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Not really...I think you'll get more enjoyment out of bumper cars at the Youth Fair...

Any who the xtreme indoor karting pricing is as follows (right from their site):

Xtreme Pricing Information:

*All racers must obtain a race license ($8) and head sock ($2) before racing


Non-Member *Member

8 Minute Session $18.50 $16.50
12 Minute Session $24.50 $21.50
18 Minute Session $34.50 $29.50
30 Minute Session $49.50 $41.50

Occassionaly they'll have "specials/promo's"
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As MJ said, Boomers suck unless you're 9 or something but go-karting itself would be a great idea.

We've actually talked before to arrange a go-kart get together at Xtreme, let's do it in near future.

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Old 11-28-2007, 12:25 PM
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That's a great idea - tell me when to be there.
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Originally Posted by porschedog
It has been many moons since I last drove the go-karts at Boomers in Fort Lauderdale. Are they worthwhile anymore? I know there's an indoor kart track off Commercial Blvd and I-95, but I have the impression it's waaaay expensive.
i checked on them for my sons b/day and it was $65.00 for 5 min
felt it was excessive.
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$65 -- ouch. That's in line with what I'd heard, but maybe we can get a group rate. Otherwise I'll dice it up with the 9-year-olds ay Boomers.
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There's a pretty nice real kart track at Moroso, not too expensive either. Maybe too far for you dade broward guys?
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OK, let's get our facts straight (although MJ already did it), 5 min. session is not $65.
MJ posted the prices from the website and they're correct.

Children under 16 need to do a "Race School" that costs $45, after doing so, they can drive with normal hours.
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Originally Posted by Flying Finn
OK, let's get our facts straight (although MJ already did it), 5 min. session is not $65.
MJ posted the prices from the website and they're correct.

Children under 16 need to do a "Race School" that costs $45, after doing so, they can drive with normal hours.
ok finn...so they told me $65.00 for my sons b/day. i went to the place. ($45.00 for school and $16.50 as member = $61.50.
those are the facts
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Originally Posted by SPIKES
ok finn...so they told me $65.00 for my sons b/day. i went to the place. ($45.00 for school and $16.50 as member = $61.50.
those are the facts
Yes, if you're under 16 which I don't think many Porsche owners posting here are, you have to first time pay the extra $45 for the school so the total is as you say $61.50 but it's it's 3 five minute sessions on the track and then tests (which I don't actually know what they are).

For adults like us, its:

8 Minute Session $18.50 (Non-Member) $16.50 (Member)
12 Minute Session $24.50 $21.50
18 Minute Session $34.50 $29.50
30 Minute Session $49.50 $41.50
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Originally Posted by Flying Finn
Yes, if you're under 16 which I don't think many Porsche owners posting here are, you have to first time pay the extra $45 for the school so the total is as you say $61.50 but it's it's 3 five minute sessions on the track and then tests (which I don't actually know what they are).

For adults like us, its:

8 Minute Session $18.50 (Non-Member) $16.50 (Member)
12 Minute Session $24.50 $21.50
18 Minute Session $34.50 $29.50
30 Minute Session $49.50 $41.50
that makes sense. at the time we were going to do my sons b/day party there and the costs were high. at that point i did not enquere further so it is good to know that for adults it is not too bad..
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Does anyone know the pricing for renting karts at the Moroso track?
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15 min. $25
30 min. $45
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I'll make a call to Moroso and see what can be done for a group outing.
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Originally Posted by porschedog
I'll make a call to Moroso and see what can be done for a group outing.
Now that sounds like fun. Im in.


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