Exhibits

Science of Speed kart racing is closed today, Tues., Aug. 11, as our team takes a weekly pit stop. Although kart racing is unavailable, explore STEM-based racing exhibits in the Science of Speed building.

Adult and Junior Kart racing tickets are sold out for Mon., Aug. 10.

Where Racing Meets Science

Speed is more than what happens when you press the accelerator. It’s the result of physics, engineering, technology, and innovation working together.

At Science of Speed, discover the science behind the world’s fastest machines through interactive exhibits, a variety of one-of-a-kind cars and motorcycles, hands-on experiments, and unique racing artifacts.

From Formula 1 to MotoGP to the vehicles we drive every day, racing has helped inspire innovations that continue to shape transportation.

Explore the Machines Behind the Speed

Get an up-close look at the vehicles, equipment, and artifacts that tell the story of racing innovation.

See iconic machines like the high-performance Audi R8, featuring an “exploded” engine display that reveals the inner workings of a powerful performance engine.

Explore historic racing vehicles like “Ol’ Yaller,” a legendary 1959 race car build by California hot rod icon Max Balchowsky.

Check out a Ducati racing motorcycle, racing helmets, a signed racing suit from MotoGP world champion Marc Márquez, and other artifacts that showcase the evolution of motorsports.

Put Science Into Motion

Science of Speed transforms STEM concepts into experiences you can see, touch, and test. Discover how aerodynamics impacts performance, experiment with forces that affect a vehicle’s movement, analyze racing data, and learn what it takes to improve every turn and every lap.

Then take your knowledge on the track with high-speed electric kart racing and immersive racing simulators that put the science into action.