Slick Willy’s Karts & Eats

First off, I and my 13-​year-​old daughter have had the benefit of running the same go-​karts as Slick Willies at another facility closer to where we live, so we are no strangers to the karts. We went today for the unlimited racing. This was my third time there, and my daugher’s first. For the price, it is the best deal around if you get there close to 4:00. We ended up running 11 races each, which equates to a little more than $ 5 per race. This deal was worth the 90 minute drive to Wyomissing. The building is also cool looking, as well.
The karts, by in large, were left to be desired. On 4 of the 11 races I ran, the batteries didn’t hold the charge. About halfway through, there was a noticable decrease in speed, which was a disappointment. This was not a fluke. I had a similar experience the last time I was there (also on an unlimited night where I ran 11 races). By contrast, we’ve been going to our «home» facility for about 8 months, and only had a non-​charged or bad battery a couple of times. Like one of the previous reviewers commented, I did see that the karts were not always charged between heats.
The other issue I noticed was that the staff was not very attentive during the races. Now, both I and my daughter like to go fast, and push the karts to the limit. We also do our best to respect the people new to the karts and pass when it is safe to do so. Other people tonight did not appear to have the same respect, which created some potentially dangerous situations. Only three of the races I was in had an attendant on the track to warn the slower drivers someone faster was approaching, and advise to let the faster kart pass. This is not good when people with experience in the karts are mixed in with people new to the karts. This is also a HUGE difference from our home facility, where an attendant is watching every race, uses flags/​signs when needed, and recklessness is not tolerated.
We both did have fun, and we did not regret going. We will probably go again at some point when we want to run a different track than our «home» facility. We both, though, prefer our home facility. The attendants at our home facility make the go-​karting safer for everyone, which makes it a more fun experience.

I’ve hit up go-​kart places like this before. (Summit Point, WV and AllSports Grand Prix in VA) let me tell you; for the price you pay ($ 57 for unlimited races M-​THU) you can’t beat it. Both establishments mentioned were a lot of fun but i paid upwards of $ 80 and it was only for a few races. I will be making the trip back up to Reading, PA just to visit this establishment. Think of it this way; people will always find a reason to complain (check out a 5 star amazon product and you will get 1 star reviews — i’m convinced that the same has happened here) If you’ve never been to this place definitely check it out. Don’t waste your time with the slick-​track (track number 2) i didn’t find it as much fun.

The Karts are awesome, it’s one of the few times I’ve been to a karting track where I was challenged (it was actually pretty far above my skill level from the onset, and I’ve raced cars in the past). The staff was very friendly and helpful, even letting us know of a deal we were previously unaware of (the labor day 2 races for $ 20 deal). My only issue, and the only reason I won’t give them 5 stars is they need to be more strict with slow drivers. My first race I got stuck behind an extremely slow driver for ~5 laps, while they held out signs telling the driver to let me and the rest of the field past he ignored them. I feel his kart should’ve been slowed down because of it so I and everyone else could more easily pass. My second race I ended up with people closer to my and my friends skill levels and we had a blast! The only other note I would make is be prepared for longer wait times on the weekends, we waited ~45 minutes for each race, but this wasn’t an issue since there’s an arcade and restaurant in the same building! Even better to end our night we went over to the nigh club nextdoor after we finished racing and partied the rest of the night (look for my favorable review of the club soon!). All in all I was very happy and am looking forward to my next visit!

A thrill of your life. The greatest thing since sliced bread! Love the place, and the food and drinks afterwards!

Started strong. Lost focus.

Took my son and his two friends to ride Karts for his birthday. I rode the adult karts the kid’s rode the juniors. The karts were fast although the track made it hard to pass slower karts. The heats were a good length, but if I can give you any advice it would be to make sure to get in a heat with like skill level. If you don’t, you will get frustrated try to pass karts those who are not as fast.
I rated this a two star for two reasons.
1) I thought it was a bit expensive. Adult karts are $ 17.95 per ride. Juniors are $ 12.95 per ride. This is after a $ 5 license fee.
2) The customer service is terrible. I asked to split a three ride package, so my son could ride the drift track — I would take the other two rides on racing track. The girl at the front desk told me I would need to speak with the manager. When she radioed the manager he asked «if it was important». He came to the front I stated my request he said they don’t do that. I asked for an exception, explaining that we we going to spend $ 250 in karts and food over the next few hours. He said it was out of his hands — no other reason was given. My request would have amounted to a $ 8 discount. In the end I spent less than I would have because I bought fewer rides and we went elsewhere for food, due to the experience. This was the second such encounters I had with this business– the first was when trying to by a gift certificate when they first opened. They were not prepared– I asked for paper certificate, they told me that it was not possible. I asked if I could get one from the Works– they told me they were not affiliated. Now there website says otherwise.
I may or may not return. If I do, I will look forward to the cool racing, but will need to tolerate the disorganization and terrible customer service. Oh and they can order you a pizza at the ice cream parlor, but they are not supposed to tell you that!