http://www.polepositionraceway.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:24:37 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2013/3/15/pole-position-raceway-now-open-in-st.-louis/ All-New Indoor Kart Track is the 9th in the Chain Pole Position Raceway and P2R Karting, Inc. are proud to announce that an all-new state-of-the-art high-performance indoor kart track is now open in St. Louis. Indoor kart racing is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing forms of recreation in the United States and the St. Louis franchise is Pole Position Raceway’s ninth location, with several more planned in the next 12 months. In addition to side-by-side race action on a giant ¼ mile track, each location also features authentic racing memorabilia, video games, concessions, V.I.P. room, and more. “We are very proud to be expanding in this economy and adding jobs to the local community," said CEO Kerry Peterson, a five-time motorcycle hillclimb world champion. "Indoor karting is great for the entire family and we think this will be a great addition to St. Louis." “This is a track for racers by racers, and anyone can join in on the action,” said co-founder and P2R Karting, Inc. President Ken Faught. “We have high-performance electric karts that have twice the horsepower of the karts found at most facilities around the country. At 45mph these are certainly not the karts you remember driving as a kid. They accelerate harder, are more evenly matched, and provide the closest racing found anywhere in the state.” Those behind the Pole Position Raceway brand also include AMA Supercross Champ Jeremy McGrath, 2004 NASCAR Champ Kurt Busch, X-Games Gold Medalist Mike Metzger, NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little, Freestyle MX hero Kenny Bartram, off-road legends Randy Hawkins, Steve Hatch, Barry Hawk and Dick Burleson, F.I.M Motocross World Champs Greg Albertyn and Grant Langston, among others. The new track is located at 8800 Watson Rd., Crestwood, MO. and Pole Position Raceway also has locations in Las Vegas, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Jersey City, Summerlin, NV, Syracuse, NY and two in the California cities of Corona and Murrieta. For more information be sure to check out www.PolePositionRaceway.com Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:20:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2013/3/15/pole-position-raceway-now-open-in-st.-louis/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2013/3/5/nascar-week-meet-pit-reporter-jamie-little-on-march-9/ Jamie Little will be at our Arville track from 7-9pm to sign her new book, Essential Car Care for Women. Little will be at Pole Position Raceway during NASCAR week with co-author Danielle McCormick for a fun evening of indoor kart racing, so make sure you put it on your calendar today. Buy any kart race and receive 50% off a book purchase, and maybe even get a chance to race against the ESPN star. See you at the races! Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:19:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2013/3/5/nascar-week-meet-pit-reporter-jamie-little-on-march-9/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2013/1/3/pole-position-raceway-to-build-10th-indoor-kart-track/ Pole Position Raceway and P2R Karting, Inc. are proud to announce that an all-new state-of-the-art high-performance indoor kart track is coming to Houston. The new entertainment facility is expected to open in late Spring and will be Pole Position Raceway’s second location in Texas. The world-class facility is an independently operated franchise created by Michael Barron, President of Houston Karting & Entertainment, LLC. Barron, a veteran police officer and experienced pilot.  Barron has developed a number of successful businesses in the Houston/Galveston area and brings a wealth of experience to the business from both a marketing, as well as a promotional perspective.  “We are excited to bring this unique and exciting indoor racing venue to Houston and the Clear Lake area,” said Barron. “This is my home town, and it will be an incredible place for family entertainment, birthday parties, and corporate events.” Joining Barron are three highly professional individuals, all tops in their respective fields. Local REMAX agent Sharon Rowsey will serve as Vice-President of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Rowsey has already begun accepting applications for corporate sponsors. Barron and Rowsey are joined by Drew Neubauer and Willy T. Ribbs both executives with Winners Circle LLC, a motorsports management firm located in Austin, Texas.  Mr. Neubauer has over 25 years experience in the karting and motorsports industry.  With a collegiate baseball career and both professional karting and motorcycle experience, Drew has a competitive spirit and passion for excellence and has a proven track record for success in highly competitive markets.  His marketing and strategic development experience comes from holding executive positions with ESPN, Salem Communications, Faulding Capital, and Rush Enterprises. Willy T. Ribbs is a true American sports legend, who has just been inducted into the San Jose California Sports Hall of Fame this past year. He has spent his entire professional life in the business of professional auto racing. Willy has achieved many firsts in his career and still remains the most-winning African American driver in history.  A few highlights include: First African American to qualify and compete in the Indianapolis 500. Winner of the Formula Ford Championship in Europe during rookie season. Recipient of two “Driver of the Year” titles while driving for such racing icons as Dan Gurney, Jack Roush and Derek Walker First African American to compete in the NASCAR Cup series First African American to compete in CART/Indy Car Championship in partnership with entertainer, Bill Cosby First African American to test for a Formula 1 GP team (owned by Bernie Ecclestone) in Estroil, Portugal Willy has a large reach into the motorsports and athletic community that will enhance our profile both locally and globally within the motorsports landscape. “To kick off our Facebook Page, we are pleased to announce a special Limited Edition Founding Members VIP Kit that will be introduced at the Houston Auto Show, January 23-29, 2013,” said Rowsey. The kit includes: VIP Founding Member Status; Invitation to be the first to race the Pole Position Raceway Houston track; An opportunity to race against professional NASCAR, Indy and F1 Drivers at a special opening event; VIP Passes to all the opening events; as well as a t-shirt and wrist band. Priced at $89, it's an incredible offer. “We would like to invite everyone to visit our booth at the Houston Auto Show, meet our team, and have the opportunity to rub shoulders with NASCAR and INDY drivers and to take home an autograph or two” added Neubaur. Indoor kart racing is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing forms of recreation in the United States and the Houston facility will be Pole Position Raceway’s 10th location, with several more planned in the next 12 months. In addition to side-by-side race action on a giant ¼ mile track, each location also features authentic racing memorabilia, video games, concessions, party room, V.I.P. room, and more. “This is the ultimate hands-on racing experience,” said co-founder Jason Williams, CEO of P2R Karting, Inc. “Aside from those who just show up and race in our arrive and drive races, we will offer a wide variety of programs including corporate team building events, birthday parties, group races and more. “This is a track for racers by racers, and anyone can join in on the action,” said co-founder and P2R Karting, Inc. President Ken Faught. “We have high-performance electric karts that have twice the horsepower of the karts found at most facilities around the country. At 45mph these are certainly not the karts you remember driving as a kid. They accelerate harder, are more evenly matched, and provide the closest racing found anywhere in the state.” Those behind the Pole Position Raceway brand also include AMA Supercross Champ Jeremy McGrath, 2004 NASCAR Champ Kurt Busch, X-Games Gold Medalist Mike Metzger, NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little, Freestyle MX hero Kenny Bartram, off-road legends Randy Hawkins, Barry Hawk and Dick Burleson, along with F.I.M Motocross World Champs Greg Albertyn and Grant Langston, among others. The all-new Houston Pole Position Raceway is expected to open in late Spring 2013. Pole Position Raceway also has locations in Las Vegas, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Jersey City, St. Louis, MO, Summerlin, NV, Syracuse, NY, and two in the California cities of Corona and Murrieta. For marketing or promotional information for your company please visit our website at www.PolePositionRaceway.com or call Sharon Rowsey at 713-922-7701. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:00:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2013/1/3/pole-position-raceway-to-build-10th-indoor-kart-track/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/11/11/military-personnel-race-free-on-veterans-day/ Veterans day is Nov 12, 2012, and Pole Position Raceway is offering one free race for all past and present military personnel. Proof of service is required and races are non-transferable.* *Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (i.e. American Legion, VFW), photograph of yourself in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation.Not valid in New York/Jersey City or Syracuse, NY. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:59:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/11/11/military-personnel-race-free-on-veterans-day/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/10/29/invitation-to-ride-with-malcolm-smith/ Join the star of On Any Sunday on November 11 for an extraordinary motorcycle dual sport ride from his motorcycle dealership in Riverside, CA to Pole Position Raceway in Murrieta, CA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride with one of the greatest off-road motorcycle stars, and join him in a few sessions of kart racing at America's #1 Chain of Indoor Kart Tracks. For more information click on the photo to enlarge, and you can also call 951/687-1300. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:30:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/10/29/invitation-to-ride-with-malcolm-smith/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/10/3/2nd-annual-go-karting-day-for-greggs-gift/ Join us for a day of sober fun!Sunday October 28th 2-5pm Transportation from the PATH and New York City will be providedFood and refreshments will be servedCompete in 2 races This event will benefit Gregg's Gift, a non-profit dedicated to positively impacting the lives of addicted young adults, their families and the community at large. Proceeds are donated to the Gregg R. Grossman Endowed Scholarship Fund at Caron Treatment Centers. This fund will provide hope, healing and recovery to young adults who suffer from addiction. Gregg's legacy will help the young adult alcoholic/addict who still suffers by removing financial barriers of those who turn to Caron for help. Gregg's commitment to help others will be actualized in perpetuity for future generations. Young professionals (under 25)/YARN Member: $50Non-driver: $40 Tickets are available at http://www.greggsgift.org/calendar-2/ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:21:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/10/3/2nd-annual-go-karting-day-for-greggs-gift/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/10/1/pole-position-raceway-now-open-in-syracuse-new-york/ Pole Position Raceway is pleased to announce the grand opening of the nation's first high-performance indoor kart track inside a mall. The all-new facility is located in Syracuse, New York inside Destiny USA at 9090 Destiny USA Dr. This is the eighth indoor track that Pole Position Raceway has opened since 2005, and the first in New York. The all-new race track is located inside a 45,000-square-foot, climate-controlled entertainment center filled with exclusive racing memorabilia, state-of-the-art video games, and HD televisions scattered throughout for continuous sports viewing. Most importantly, the facility also uses the company’s state-of-the-art ECO-friendly electric karts, which are capable of speeds up to 45mph. "The track turned out way better than we ever expected," said Ken Faught, president and co-founder of P2R Karting, Inc. which licenses the Pole Position Raceway brand. "I think people who visit the mall will be absolutely blown away at what franchise owners Eyal Farage and Karen Davis-Farage have created. When Jason Williams and I conceived the company nearly a decade ago, we never imagined that we would be in one of the largest malls in the United States. The group who owns the mall recently spent $850 million dollars on expansion, and at 2.3 million square feet, it's the fifth-largest mall in the United States. We are also proud because the mall is very environmentally sensitive and is a verified LEEDS project." "I believe the mall concept is going to expose more people to the sport of indoor karting," said Jason Williams, co-founder and CEO of P2R Karting, Inc. "A wide range of people can participate in our brand of entertainment, and it's great for walk-in racers, birthday and bachelor parties, and corporate events." Check out this cool video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gigl8_CpJIg that has the potential to go viral. It shows karts racing up and down the hallways of the mall before heading into the new Pole Position Raceway facility. It's very creative and no doubt one of the most-unique karting videos ever produced! NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch, AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath, ESPN/ABC personality Jamie Little, and X-Games FMX star Mike Metzger are among the celebrities involved with the Pole Position Raceway brand. Pole Position Raceway’s Syracuse location is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11a.m.-12 a.m., and Sunday from 11a.m.-10 p.m. Like All Pole Position Raceway facility, the Syracuse track offers both adult and Junior (for kids at least 48" tall) karts. For more information, call 315/423-7223 or check out www.PolePositionRaceway.com. Pole Position Raceway Syracuse is an independently owned and operated franchise licensed by P2R Karting. Pole Position Raceway also operates facilities in Corona and Murrieta, California; Las Vegas and Summerlin, NV; Oklahoma City; Dallas, and a giant two-track facility that serves the New York / Jersey City area. Pole Position Raceway is also working on a ninth track in St. Louis which should open the first quarter of 2013. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:25:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/10/1/pole-position-raceway-now-open-in-syracuse-new-york/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/9/22/syracuse-ny-go-kart-track-to-open-oct.-1/ The all-new state-of-the-art facility inside the Destiny USA mall is expected to open Oct. 1. Stay tuned for more information and don't forget to follow us on Facebook where we will post updates on a regular basis. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:35:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/9/22/syracuse-ny-go-kart-track-to-open-oct.-1/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/8/13/pole-position-raceway-to-host-racing-with-the-pros-charity-event/ POLE POSITION RACEWAY TO HOST “RACING WITH THE PROS” CHARITY EVENT FEATURING X-GAMES GOLD MEDALIST JAMIE BESTWICK Extreme Sports Celebrities, Raffles, Live & Silent Auctions and Kart Racing to Benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation of NY, NJ and CT  Pole Position Raceway, America’s number one chain of state-of-the-art indoor motorsports entertainment facilities, featuring the fastest electric karts on the east coast, has teamed up with Monster Energy Drink and Street League Skateboarding to host its first annual “Racing with the Pros” fundraiser, benefitting the Starlight Children’s Foundation of NY, NJ and CT. Racing with the Pros will take place on Friday, August 24, from 7:00 – 10:00PM, and feature celebrity appearances and racing by Monster Energy athletes including X-Games BMX gold-medalist, Jamie Bestwick, raffles, live and silent memorabilia auctions and more.  The event is in celebration of the launch of an ongoing partnership between Pole Position Raceway and the Starlight Children’s Foundation of NY, NJ and CT as part of its give-back charter named CAReS (Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Recover and thoSe in need).  “We are so proud and excited to be partnering with Monster Energy and Street League Skateboarding on this exciting event benefitting the Starlight Children’s Foundation,” said Andrew Farage, Director of Advertising at of Pole Position Raceway New York/Jersey City.  “This event will give attendees the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite extreme sports athletes coupled with exhilarating kart racing – all while raising money for a very worthy charity.  It doesn’t get much better than that.” Open to the public, admission is $20 and comes with a voucher for one free race.  Pole Position Raceway will donate all admission monies to the cause.  Additionally, the first 100 attendees will receive free tickets to Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Skateboarding Championship on Sunday, August 26, at the Prudential Center in Newark.  Live and silent auction items include VIP seats and Meet & Greet session at the Street League Skateboard Championship, signed skateboard decks by Rob Dyrdeck and Torey Pudwill, a limited edition Monster Energy surfboard, signed memorabilia and much more.  Food for the event will be provided by The Taco Truck, who will donate 40% of its revenue from the evening to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Located just minutes from Manhattan, next to Liberty State Park, Pole Position Raceway’s 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art-facility features two quarter-mile tracks, the latest in high-performance, all-electric, emission-free indoor karts capable of speeds of 45 MPH, arcade games and space for private parties or corporate events. Pole Position Raceway has seven locations nationwide, including Corona, CA, Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Murrieta, CA, New York/Jersey City, Oklahoma City, OK, Summerlin, NV – and coming soon to Syracuse, NY and St. Louis, MO. For more information, visit www.polepositionracewayny.com or call 201-333-RACE (7223). About Pole Position Raceway Pole Position Raceway is America’s #1 chain of indoor kart tracks created for racers, by racers – including 2004 NASCAR champion, Kurt Busch, 7-time AMA Supercross champion, Jeremy McGrath and X-Games freestyle motocross gold medalist, Mike Metzger. Located just minutes from Manhattan, next to Liberty State Park, this 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art-facility features two quarter-mile tracks, the latest in high-performance, all-electric, emission-free indoor karts capable of speeds of 45 MPH, arcade games and space for private parties or corporate events and more. Pole Position Raceway is located at 99 Caven Point Road in Jersey City, NJ.  For more information, visit www.polepositionracewayny.com or call 201-333-RACE (7223). About Monster Energy Gives Back: Monster Energy Gives Back Program was created in 2011 to support nonprofit organizations and give back to its community.  Be it fundraisers, charity events, or just supporting the scene and people and athletes in need, Monster Energy Gives Back is dedicated to making a difference and changing people lives. About Monster Beverage Corporation: Based in Corona, California, Monster Beverage Corporation is the leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Beverage Corporation supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Beverage Corporation including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com. Street League Skateboarding™ Street League Skateboarding (SLS) is the premier professional skateboarding contest series worldwide. Founded by 20-year professional skateboarder and entrepreneur, Rob Dyrdek, Street League features 24 of the world’s top street skateboarders competing exclusively for a groundbreaking $1.6 million prize purse in a nationwide tour. The series will be available live on ESPN2, ESPN3, Street League’s official website, and distributed to over 198 countries via the ESPN family of channels.  Driven by the need to enhance the experience of live professional street skateboarding, Street League utilizes the ISX™ instant-scoring format that makes every single trick count. More information is available at www.streetleague.com. About Starlight Children’s Foundation The Starlight Children’s Foundation makes a world of difference for seriously ill children and their families. Since 1985, the NY*NJ*CT chapter has been offering hope and a brighter future. The goal of the Foundation is to help these children experience the simple joys of being a child. Each year, Starlight serves over 275,000 critically, chronically, and terminally ill children throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  For more information, visit www.starlight-newyork.org. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:39:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/8/13/pole-position-raceway-to-host-racing-with-the-pros-charity-event/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/6/30/pole-position-raceway-to-build-9th-indoor-kart-track/ Pole Position Raceway To Build 9th Indoor Kart TrackAll-New High-Performance Electric Karts Planned For St. LouisPole Position Raceway and P2R Karting, Inc. are proud to announce that an all-new state-of-the-art high-performance indoor kart track is coming to St. Louis. The new entertainment facility is expected to open later this year. The world-class facility is an independently operated franchise created by Mike Johnson, a former professional race car driver, television commentator and current race team manager."I have been racing in one form or another for over 20 years, and it feels great to bring all those experiences to my hometown,” said Johnson. “There is such great racing history here in Saint Louis with IndyCar, NASCAR, drag racing and even Formula 1 boats, and we expect Pole Position Raceway St. Louis to be another great form of racing entertainment."Mike Johnson was born and raised in St. Louis and has been running race teams in the NASCAR owned Grand-Am Rolex Series since 2000. His teams have won four Championships and Johnson has led his teams to class wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He is currently the team manager of Stevenson Motorsports which campaigns the Chevrolet Camaro in Grand-Am. Indoor kart racing is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing forms of recreation in the United States and the St. Louis facility will be Pole Position Raceway’s ninth location, with several more planned in the next 12 months. In addition to side-by-side race action on a giant ¼ mile track, each location also features authentic racing memorabilia, video games, concessions, V.I.P. room, and more. “This is the ultimate hands-on racing experience,” said co-founder Jason Williams, CEO of P2R Karting, Inc. which franchises the Pole Position Raceway brand. “Aside from those who just show up and race in our arrive and drive races, we will offer a wide variety of programs including corporate team building events, birthday parties, group races and more. Up to 12 people will be able to race on the St. Louis track at one time, and we have some other plans that will be announced in the coming months in regards to this facility.”“This is a track for racers by racers, and anyone can join in on the action,” said co-founder and P2R Karting, Inc. President Ken Faught. “We have high-performance electric karts that have twice the horsepower of the karts found at most facilities around the country. At 45mph these are certainly not the karts you remember driving as a kid. They accelerate harder, are more evenly matched, and provide the closest racing found anywhere in the state.”Those behind the Pole Position Raceway brand also include AMA Supercross Champs Jeremy McGrath and Chad Reed, 2004 NASCAR Champ Kurt Busch, X-Games Gold Medalist Mike Metzger, NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little, Freestyle MX hero Kenny Bartram, off-road legends Randy Hawkins, Steve Hatch, Barry Hawk and Dick Burleson, F.I.M Motocross World Champs Greg Albertyn and Grant Langston, among others.The all-new Pole Position Raceway is expected to open later this year, and there is another facility under construction inside Destiny USA, the fifth largest mall in the U.S., which is located in Syracuse, NY. Pole Position Raceway also has locations in Las Vegas, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Jersey City, Summerlin, NV and two in the California cities of Corona and Murrieta. For more information be sure to check out www.PolePositionRaceway.com Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:30:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/6/30/pole-position-raceway-to-build-9th-indoor-kart-track/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/6/30/gymkhana-5-teaser/ Check out this really cool cover photo on Racer X magazine featuring Pole Position Raceway friends Travis Pastrana and Ken Block. They were in San Francisco filming Gymkhana 5, the latest segment of the ultra-intense action sports videos that have been seen by over 100 million people to date. Check out for a quick teaser. The video will debut July 9, 2012. Check it out. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:22:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/6/30/gymkhana-5-teaser/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/5/10/jeremy-and-kim-mcgrath-need-your-help/ Seven-time AMA Supercross Champion, Pole Position Raceway speedster, and all-around good guy Jeremy McGrath needs your help. His wife Kim has been diagnosed with Leukemia and is searching for a bone marrow donor match. It's really simple -  just go to www.bethematch.com and they will mail you a swab kit, or if you live near a big city, you can enter your zip code to find out when and where they are having registry drives. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/5/10/jeremy-and-kim-mcgrath-need-your-help/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/4/18/8th-track-coming-to-syracuse-ny-mall/ Pole Position Raceway and Destiny USA are proud to announce that an all-new state-of-the-art high-performance indoor kart track is coming to Syracuse, NY. The new entertainment facility is part of an $850 million dollar expansion project that will see Destiny USA become the nation’s fifth largest mall with over 2.4 million square feet and an anticipated 29 million visitors.   The special electric karts used by Pole Position Raceway also played a key role in the design of this eco-friendly entertainment center. Destiny USA is the largest LEED® Certified commercial retail project in the country and had strict requirements for the race track. The world-class facility is an independently operated franchise owned by Eyal Farage and Karen Davis-Farage who also own Pole Position Raceway in Jersey City. Indoor kart racing is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing forms of recreation in the United States and the Syracuse facility will be Pole Position Raceway’s eighth location, with several more planned in the next 12 months. In addition to side-by-side race action on a giant ¼ mile track, each location also features authentic racing memorabilia, video games, concessions, V.I.P. room, and more. “This is the ultimate hands-on racing experience,” said co-founder Jason Williams, CEO of P2R Karting, Inc. which franchises the Pole Position Raceway brand. “Aside from those who just show up and race in our arrive and drive races, we will offer a wide variety of programs including corporate team building events, birthday parties, group races and more. Up to 10 people will be able to race on the Syracuse track at one time.”“This is a track for racers by racers, and anyone can join in on the action,” said co-founder and P2R Karting, Inc. President Ken Faught. “We have high-performance electric karts that have twice the horsepower of the karts found at most facilities around the country. At 45mph these are certainly not the karts you remember driving as a kid. They accelerate harder, are more evenly matched, and provide the closest racing found anywhere in the state.” “Destiny USA is an ideal site for Pole Position Raceway and we are thrilled to bring our authentic, high-performance racing experience to this strategically located area,” said Karen Davis-Farage, co-owner and general manager, Pole Position Raceway Jersey City. Those behind the Pole Position Raceway brand also include AMA Supercross Champs Jeremy McGrath and Chad Reed, 2004 NASCAR Champ Kurt Busch, X-Games Gold Medalist Mike Metzger, NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little, Freestyle MX hero Kenny Bartram, off-road legends Randy Hawkins, Steve Hatch, Barry Hawk and Dick Burleson, F.I.M Motocross World Champs Greg Albertyn and Grant Langston, among others. Both the addition to the mall and the all-new Pole Position Raceway are expected to open August 2, 2012. The new track is located at 1 Carousel Center Dr,  Syracuse, NY 13290 and Pole Position Raceway also has locations in Las Vegas, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Jersey City, Summerlin, NV and two in the California cities of Corona and Murrieta. For more information be sure to check out www.PolePositionRaceway.com Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/4/18/8th-track-coming-to-syracuse-ny-mall/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/4/9/race-off-road-truck-stars-in-murrieta-ca-april-20/ Race Off-Road Truck Stars in Murrieta, CA - April 20 The Lucas Oil Off Road Celebrity Challenge & Benefit will be taking place at our Murrieta, CA track on April 20. The event is open to the public and fans will have a chance to race against the top off-road truck drivers in the world who will be competing the next day in Lake Elsinore at the Lucas Off Road Racing Series. The event begins at 5pm with practice, and then will have a special 45-minute celebrity endurance race, followed by public racing immediately before and afterwards. Each team in the endurance race is allowed three drivers, two of which will be celebrities. All proceeds from the celebrity race will go to benefit Rick Huseman's wife Michelle and son Ricky. The event is being put on to remember Huseman who lost his life six months ago in a plane crash. Here is a list of the drivers who have signed up so far, and note that you can reserve your spot on the team by emailing ken@lucasoiloffroad.com: Team Monster Energy -Kyle Leduc -Casey Currie -$250 Donation for 3rd seat Team Metal Mulisha / Rockstar -Brian Deegan -Ryan Hagy -$250 Donation for 3rd seat Team Rockstar -Todd Leduc -Rob MacCachren -$250 Donation for 3rd seat Team Papa's & Beer / Tilted Kilt -Rodrigo Ampudia -Corry Weller -$250 Donation for 3rd seat More Teams to be announced Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:41:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/4/9/race-off-road-truck-stars-in-murrieta-ca-april-20/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/3/29/monster-gives-back-video/ Check out this cool video featuring Jeremy McGrath, T.J. Lavin, Cameron Steele, Paul Thacker, Trigger Gumm  at a recent event at our Corona, CA track. Approximately 200 people helped raise money for stupidcancer.org. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:40:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/3/29/monster-gives-back-video/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/3/22/mcgraths-new-video-game/ Check out the all-new video game featuring Pole Position Raceway's own Jeremy McGrath driving his Monster Energy-backed off-road truck. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/3/22/mcgraths-new-video-game/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/3/6/your-invitation-monster-energy-party-in-corona/ WHAT: Join Monster Energy Gives Back for an amazing night at the raceway to benefit Stupid Cancer, a national nonprofit organization that helps young adults fight cancer and win. "We couldn't be happier to be partnering with a forward-thinking corporate partner like Monster," said Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor and Founder/CEO of Stupid Cancer, (aka The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation). "It is because of relationships like these that we are able to serve our mission and help so many young adults facing the challenges of cancer." Guests will receive one free indoor go-kart race and one free raffle ticket for a $20 donation. Food will be offered for purchase. There will also be a silent auction featuring items such as RC Trucks, Monster Energy athlete gear, helmets, framed and signed posters, etc. There will also be trophy trucks, buggies, sandrails and Pro 2 Short Course Trucks displayed for everyone to check out.   WHEN: Friday, March 16th from 6 pm to 10 pm. Only $20 per person WHERE: Pole Position Raceway1594 E. Bentley Dr., Corona, CA 92879, 951/817-5032 WHO: Monster Energy Gives Back, Stupid Cancer Foundation and Stronghold Motorsports as well as Monster Energy athletes and celebrities to include, Jeremy McGrath (7-time AMA Supercross Champion and off-road racer), Trigger Gumm (dirt bike rider and one of the first distance jumpers since Evil Knievel), X Games Gold Medalist and Freestyle MX rider, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, and Andrew Buck (former pro motocross and ATV racer). Casey Currie who won the TORC Pro-Lite Points Championship in 2010 will also be there along with Cameron Steele who is known from his ESPN/ABC/NBC/CBS and Speed network TV gigs, but feels most at home flying across the desert in his beloved Trophy Truck. WHY: The event at Pole Position is being held to raise more money and awareness to benefit Stupid Cancer, which helps empower young adults affected by cancer through innovative and award-winning programs and services.  For more information on Monster Energy Gives Back and Monster Energy athletes please contact Kim Dresser at (949) 300-5546 or kimpaigedresser@att.net or visit www.monsterenergy.com To learn more about the Stupid Cancer please visit http://stupidcancer.com/  Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:27:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/3/6/your-invitation-monster-energy-party-in-corona/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/1/31/bo-knows-karting/ Nearly a dozen top baseball players participated in a special kart race at our Las Vegas track on January 31 for the taping of a new reality television show called Player's Club. Bo Jackson, Randy Johnson, Steve Garvey, Wade Boggs, Gary Sheffield, John Smoltz, Ozzie Smith, Frank Thomas, Joe Carter and Trevor Hoffman were just a few of the big names. You will have to tune into the show on CBS to find out who won, and we will post the dates on our website and Facebook page as soon as we have the air time. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:34:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/1/31/bo-knows-karting/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/1/23/p2rs-kurt-busch-to-drive-for-monster-energy/ Pole Position Raceway's own Kurt Busch along with brother Kyle will drive in the NASCAR Nationwide Series backed by Monster Energy. The team is owned by Kyle Busch Motorsports and the two will share duties driving the #54 Toyota Camry. Stay tuned for more updates on www.polepositionraceway.com and on our Facebook page. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:40:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/1/23/p2rs-kurt-busch-to-drive-for-monster-energy/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/1/9/ken-blocks-lastest-video/ Check out the latest high-speed action from one of the world's best rally drivers shot in 2011. As always, Ken Block is a fan favorite and very entertaining.   Watch Video Here Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:43:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2012/1/9/ken-blocks-lastest-video/