When Eisenhower designed the interstate highway system, he envisioned a lawless, death-race arena where only the fastest could avoid being killed by mechanical gulls. Experience a thrilling fraction of his racing dream with today's Groupon: for $40, you get five eight-minute races at RushHour Karting in Garner (a $100 value). A helmet and neck brace are included in the Groupon price and a mandatory head sock costs an additional $2. Races may be split between two people. Before arriving, check the calendar for track availability.

At RushHour Karting, speed demons can kart to their spleens' content, regardless of the weather, on a challenging, all indoor track. The one-third-mile course fills up drivers' adrenaline tanks with hairpin curves, winding turns, and high-speed straights. New SODI RX7 karts with 6.5-horsepower engines and improved safety features reach race speeds of up to 40 mph for an adult-sized dose of acceleration exhilaration for drivers 16 and up, and junior karts provide more manageable speeds for drivers 8–15 years old. Today's deal gets each driver onto the track for five eight-minute heats, providing an ample cure for the toe tingles that come with a lead foot.

Bring along friends who prefer their entertainment stationary to try their skills at the game room and gaze upon your racing glory from a perch atop the observation deck. Before settling your longstanding alligators vs. crocodiles argument on the track, check out RushHour's safety precautions and general procedures.

Reviews

Three Citysearchers give RushHour Karting’s Garner location a five-star average and two Google Mappers give it a 4.5-star average. One Yelper gives it five stars:

• Their karts are as close to real racing as possible. Everyone is very nice and helpful. – live2race, Citysearch
• The Employees [sic] were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. – Wolfinia, Citysearch