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Half-Mile · Outdoor · Purpose-Built

THE
TRACK.

A 34-acre motorsports complex in Shelbyville, Tennessee. A half-mile of purpose-built asphalt that reconfigures six ways. 50+ MPH Italian CRG rental karts. Year-round racing thanks to Tennessee's mild climate. Built for amateur racers and serious competitors on the same surface.

0.5MI
Asphalt Track Length
2,640FT
Total Distance
11TURNS
Full Configuration
50+MPH
Top Speed (Rental)
34AC
Total Complex
365DAYS
TN Mild Climate
Track Configurations

ONE TRACK.
EVERY LAYOUT.

The sprint circuit reconfigures for the racing at hand. Run it full, flip the direction, break the back straight with a chicane, or drop onto the front oval. Same asphalt, six different races.

Clockwise ↻
Real Circuit Geometry
Fastest

Full Circuit

Clockwise

The complete half-mile, run clockwise. The long back straight sets up the fastest corner on the property.

Race day
Karts on track
A group of drivers in helmets on the paddock after a session
The Equipment

REAL RACE GEAR.

Most karting in the Southeast is amusement-park electric. MCK is the opposite. Italian-made CRG racing karts in the rental fleet. Class-spec engines for owner classes. The kind of equipment serious racers actually run.

Italian-Made CRG
Rental karts
33-kart fleet, race-spec, governed at safe but aggressive speeds
Tillotson T4
Owner class engine
Standard for Tillotson Senior + Junior R&R classes
IAME KA100
Owner class engine
KA Senior + KA 100 Junior R&R classes
ROK Shifter
Owner class engine
Shifter R&R class, 6-speed sequential
Briggs LO206
Owner class engine
206 Senior, Junior, Sportsman, Cadet classes
Tony Kart, Kart Republic, Top-Kart
Chassis brands
Available through MCK Pro Shop
Aerial view of the Music City Kartplex circuit, paddock and main building
Where We Are

SHELBYVILLE,
TENNESSEE.

An hour southeast of Nashville, just off Highway 231. Plenty of paddock space, free general parking, mild Tennessee climate for year-round racing. Easy day trip from Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood.

Drive Times
Nashville (downtown)55 minutes
Murfreesboro30 minutes
Franklin45 minutes
Tullahoma30 minutes
Chattanooga1 hr 35 min
Knoxville2 hr 35 min
Atlanta, GA3 hr 30 min
Huntsville, AL1 hr 40 min
Frequently Asked

ABOUT THE
TRACK.

Where exactly is Music City Kartplex located?+

3225 Hwy 231 North, Shelbyville, TN 37160. About one hour southeast of Nashville off Highway 231. There's plenty of paddock space, parking, and bleachers for spectators.

How long is the track and how fast are the karts?+

The main course is a half-mile of purpose-built outdoor asphalt with 11 turns and multiple configurations. Our Italian CRG rental karts top out around 50+ MPH on the straights.

Can I bring my own kart?+

Yes. Kart owners can buy practice passes, join the Fast Track annual membership, or race the Rhythm & Race Championship Series. See the Kart Owners page for current programs and pricing.

Is it open year-round?+

Yes. Middle Tennessee's climate is mild enough for year-round racing. We close briefly only during severe weather. Current operating hours are Tuesday-Thursday 12 PM to 7 PM, Friday 12 PM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed Monday.

Is the track outdoor or indoor?+

Fully outdoor. We're not an indoor entertainment center, Music City Kartplex is a real outdoor motorsports facility with a permanent asphalt road course, paddock, and pit lane.

Can spectators watch for free?+

Yes. There are bleachers overlooking the track and pit lane. Spectators are welcome any time the track is open and there's no admission fee for non-drivers.

Do you have other amenities on site?+

A 2,500 sq ft event space, the Pro Shop carrying Tony Kart / Kart Republic / Tillotson / MyChron / MyLaps / Bell, secure indoor kart storage, premium garages, and mechanic services for owners.

The Master Plan
Coming Soon

ONE PROPERTY.
TWO TRACKS.

The half-mile you race today is the sprint track: fast, technical, and built for everyone from first-timers to league regulars. The second one is a different animal. Nearly a full mile of competition-grade asphalt, professionally designed to global karting standards, and built for the drivers who came to race.

Built to host local, regional, and national events, the second circuit puts Music City Kartplex on the national map. High-speed, technical, and reserved for competitive karting: a true motorsports challenge on your own back road.

0.9MI+
Nearly Double The Sprint Track
Global
Karting Standards, By Design
Pro
Competition Karts Only
Nat'l
Local · Regional · National Races
Aerial rendering of the Music City Kartplex master plan: the current half-mile sprint circuit alongside the planned 0.9-mile competition track
MCKplex Master Plan · Rendering
The Second Track · Notify Me

The 0.9-mile competition track above is planned, not open. Get on this list and you'll hear the opening date, the first-laps invite and the competition schedule before it goes public.

COME
SEE IT.

Photos and stats only do so much. The track does the rest. Walk in, strap in, find out.