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 $15, you get two eight-minute races at Rush Hour Karting in Garner (a $40 value). A helmet and neck brace are included in the Groupon price, and a mandatory head sock costs an additional $2. Before arriving, check the calendar for track availability.

At Rush Hour Karting, speed demons can kart to their spleens' content, regardless of the weather, on a challenging all-indoor track. The 1/3-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, while junior karts provide more manageable speeds for drivers 8 to 15 years old. Today's deal gets each driver onto the track for two eight-minute heats, providing an ample cure for the toe tingles that come with 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 Rush Hour's safety precautions and general procedures.

You must wear closed-toe shoes and purchase a $2 head sock to race.

Reviews

Though there are few online reviews, three Citysearchers give Rush Hour Karting five stars:

• Their karts are as close to real racing as possible. Everyone is very nice and helpful. – live2race
• Rush Hour Karting is a great place to have fun with friends. I really like their new updated karts...they handle really well. I love that the track is indoors and they have space for business team building events and conferences. A big plus to the Raleigh social activity scene! – dtrimpey