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TBC Indoor Racing
Category: Active Life Amusement Parks Amusement Parks [Edit]
2100 Viceroy PlaceRichmond, BC V6V 1Y9
(604) 232-9196
- Good for Kids:
- No
6 reviews for TBC Indoor Racing
6 reviews in English
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Review from Justinne R.
Richmond, BC
1/9/2012
My situation
I was on a date with my boyfriend, and I booked reservations a few hours before, the day of. The booking process was easy, but it could be a concern that the reservation requires you to process your payment over the phone, and it is non-refundable.
Ambience
The racetrack was located in a hidden corner somewhere in the farmlands of Richmond. Perhaps it seemed like that as it was super dark at 7 pm. It had a very masculine, bad-ass, garage-like ambience, definitely geared towards a guys' night out, or girls ready to vamp it up.
Service
The service was efficient, and straight to the point. They weren't extra friendly, but it was decent. More friendliness over the phone would have been appreciated.
Overall Experience
The experience was a bit expensive, even for their Sunday night special ($12 per 6-8 minutes of racing; otherwise $20). The race track was a bit tricky, and the go karts were fast yet it was a bit difficult to make smooth turns without drifting and hitting the other racers. Remember, you race with your own time and not particularly with other racers. I didn't know that so I was going as fast as I could, and had a few warnings!
TBC shows you a five-minute video on safety and instructions, and I like how they put some personality in the video (it corny but bearable).
Time went by quickly, and we were out in 30 minutes even with two races. I would've liked a cheaper rate as $50 could be gone before you hit the brakes! I would go more often if it was cheaper.
It was a lot of adrenaline rush,so it was definitely a lot of fun! Perfect for dates and even a GNO.
Yes, I recommend it :) -
Review from Shannon B.
Vancouver, BC
11/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
First time ever karting and it was so much fun. Only thing I could've done without were the jerks not in our party that kept ramming into me. I have some pretty whiplash today.
Super fun! -
Review from Ken N.
Vancouver, BC
10/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Best indoor karting around! TBC is always open late but best to book a reservation as they do a lot of Groupon promotions so there are always lots of people. Earlier this year, they bought a whole fleet of new karts and IMO, they are a little faster than the old ones.
Come early since there are forms to fill out and a safety video to watch and of course you'll have to pick helmet (and race suit...if you want otherwise regular clothes are ok but has to be closed toe shoes).
Staff always friendly but are strict about bumping other karts, you'll get thrown out.....I've seen it myself but have never been thrown out.....or have I?!?! LOL!!!
Don't worry about the helmets they provide since they always provide a liner for them.
Great for fun with a couple of friends or a group party!!!
Karts are fast, track is fun and you'll always have a blast!
Peace out,
Ken -
Review from Dennis C.
3/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Is it possible to give zero stars?? This place is a god damn joke.
Walk into the place... no one says hi...
Walk to the counter... girl behind the counter couldnt be bothered by you
Speak to the person behind the counter... she looks pissed off that youre bugging her while shes probably chatting with her friends on the computer.
Order the 3-race package
Girl behind the counter says to fill out forms... then go watch a video in the room down the hall.
Filled out, go to the room... standing there... ok... what do i do again?
Go back out, ask the girl... she says to just press play and when its done, come back out....
WAIT.... WHAT??? I know the rules of gokarts and racing and what not... but this is a safety issue... could your lazy ass really not bother to make sure people are watching this video??? people are driving these dumb carts at high speeds which could potentially hurt others... are you sure you dont wanna make sure people are paying attention...
Anyway, skipped the video, told her we watched it... she points at the other room full of helmets.. says to just pick something up and go outside.
Thanks for the help b*tch!
Get it all done, finally sit in my kart... ghetto seatbelts. no neck brace... oh this is going to be fun.
As a reminder, we paid for a 3-race package... im racing 3 six-minute races.
Dumbass 16yr old kid starts the race... some slow dumbass is in front of me... rules are, you cannot bump since these are NOT bumper cars... fine... this is where they usually wave the blue flag so ppl can pass safely....
WHAT?? race #1 is done?? I was stuck behind this clown the whole damn time!!!! can i at least start race #2 in front of him?? I really dont want to put him in the wall. Nope... cant.
Race #2 starts... some new people join in this race... all of us are stuck behind this one slow guy.. the track doesnt has so many zigzags and narrow lanes, its damn near impossible to pass without putting someone in the wall... so race #2 was 4 people stuck behind the 1 slow guy... still no blue flag was EVER waved.
Race #3... same thing... 4 ppl stuck behind the slow guy... all 4 ppl are pissed off now.
This place is a god damn joke.. i just bought 3 races, just to go slow behind someone. I talked to this 16yr old employee... he said i should have bumped the slow guy off... then thats where i told him, that could hurt the other guy and also that their rules said not to do that.... but the kid says "well, thats part of racing".
FUCK THIS PLACE.
Ive gone gokarting a lot all over the US... this is the worst place ive ever been because they hire kids to work here... and they're too busy text messaging their friends...
It really angers me that i should have just horribly put the slow driver into the wall just to teach them a lesson... but i was too kind.
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LIKES: None. They can go suck themselves off.
DISLIKES: Workers (or lack thereof)
VERDICT: Don't ever come here. Its a joke. If you do come here, you have to treat it like bumper cars... if someone is slower than you, and they are in front, check them into the wall because the blue flag isnt going to come out anytime soon.Listed in: DOUCHEY establishments
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Review from Ying W.
Vancouver, BC
2/23/2011
Enjoyed my time there and had to write a review to compliment them on the disposable masks offered for us to wear under the helmet. They also offer a full jacket and body suit but I didn't wear it.
I had fun on the tracks. May be a little intense for the beginners at first but it's definitely not initimating and it's a good track to practice the turns.
I like how this place is clean, safe and reasonably priced. The place practices good safety and shows you a 5 minute video before your turn.
Recommended for a group of friends. Check out the 2 for 1 coupon in the entertainment book for this place and also ask for their special pricing if you want have more fun with less money :)
Great place to organize a Go-Kart Racing Night! -
Review from Tim L.
8/15/2008
This is probably the best Go Kart track around, with well tuned karts and friendly staff.
The pricing is extremely decent and they outfit you with nice disposable masks.
Racing here is pretty intense as the enclosed area just makes things wiz by much faster and the slick floor make for some impressive power sliding.
This is a great place to bring a group of friends for a party or a company for team building / bonding.
