http://www.polepositionraceway.com Thu, 17 May 2012 08:59:21 EDT 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 Thu, 09 Apr 2212 12:41:00 EST 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/2012/5/10/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/2012/3/29/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/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/12/28/monster-energy-gives-back-and-make-a-wish-jan.-6-in-corona-ca/ Join other racing fans Friday, January 6th for a benefit night full of  indoor kart racing, Monster Energy celebs and athletes, catered dinner and unbelievable raffle opportunities. This event will be held at 1594 Bentley Drive in Corona, CA at the Pole Position Raceway, America's #1 chain of indoor kart tracks. This event is open to the public and a $20.00 donation for entry will be collected at the door. For more information visit www.monsterenergy.com.   Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:44:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/12/28/monster-energy-gives-back-and-make-a-wish-jan.-6-in-corona-ca/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/12/13/pole-position-raceway-dallasfrisco-opens-thursday/ Pole Position Raceway in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas, will open this Thursday at 11am. The all-new high-performance indoor kart track is located at 10550 John W. Elliot, Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75033.This is the seventh indoor speedway Pole Position Raceway has opened since 2005. The all-new race track is a 50,000-square-foot, climate-controlled entertainment experience filled with exclusive racing memorabilia, state-of-the-art video games, and HD televisions scattered throughout for continuous sports viewing. Most importantly, the facility will also use the company’s state-of-the-art Italian-made, ECO-friendly electric karts. NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch, Supercross Champions Jeremy McGrath and Chad Reed along with ESPN/ABC personality Jamie Little, and X-Games FMX star Mike Metzger are among the celebrities involved with the Pole Position Raceway brand. For more information check out www.PolePositionRaceway.com Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:29:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/12/13/pole-position-raceway-dallasfrisco-opens-thursday/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/28/p2r-on-tv-with-new-york-jets-bart-scott/ Bart Scott is so addicted to Pole Position Raceway that he has his own helmet stored on-site at Pole Position Raceway in New York / Jersey City. He first became addicted last year while on a trip to Las Vegas at our famous track across the street from the Palms hotel/casio. Now, Scott regularly shows up in his Ferrari with friends to do battle on one of the longest indoor kart tracks in the nation. Check out http://web.sny.tv/media/video.jsp?content_id=20007531 to see more of the football star in action. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:13:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/28/p2r-on-tv-with-new-york-jets-bart-scott/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/21/jeremy-mcgraths-40th-birthday-party/ Jeremy McGrath's 40th Birthday Party Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:49:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/21/jeremy-mcgraths-40th-birthday-party/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/19/2012-season-racing-pass-now-available/ This has been our most-popular item this past racing season! Each race pass booklet comes with 36 free races along with other special features! As an added bonus, all annual members who have a 2012 Race Pass Booklet will receive an additional $2 off of each of their already discounted races! Supplies are limited and you can ask for more details at the track. The 2012 Year in Racing Booklet also makes the ultimate holiday gift! Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:31:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/19/2012-season-racing-pass-now-available/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/9/ny-jet-bart-scott-to-host-cant-wait-grand-prix-at-pole-postion-r/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NY JET BART SCOTT TO HOST CAN’T WAIT™ GRAND PRIX AT POLE POSTION RACEWAY JERSEY CITY FORMER RUTGERS DEFENSIVE TACKLE ERIC LEGRAND GUEST OF HONOR AT SPECIAL FUNDRAISER FOR “A SON NEVER FORGETS FOUNDATION” TO BE HELD DECEMBER 19 MARK SANCHEZ, ERIC SMITH AND ANTONIO CROMARTIE AMONG PARTICIPATING NFL PLAYERS  Jersey City, NJ -- Nov. 9, 2011 -- On December 19th New York Jets starting linebacker, Bart Scott will host the first  Can’t Wait ™ Grand Prix charity race fundraiser at  Pole Position Raceway in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Indoor kart racing has become one of Scott’s favorite pastimes and this special charity event will bring together NFL players from the New York Jets and the New York Giants to compete against one another in head-to-head kart racing, as well as lucky fans for a great cause. Funds raised will go to “A Son Never Forgets Foundation” founded by Scott in 2006 which is dedicated to educating and encouraging those suffering from spinal cord injuries by providing valuable information and resources during rehabilitation. The event’s special guest of honor will be former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand who suffered a severe spinal injury in 2010 during a game against Army. This past summer, fans and mainstream media alike discovered the connection between Scott and LeGrand by way of Twitter. Scott‘s Can’t Wait™ campaign supports LeGrand’s goal to walk again in the very near future. The charity race and fundraising event will take place on Monday, December 19 from 6-11:00 PM. Tickets are available for spectators at $50 per person and will include food, drinks, music, and a “Meet & Greet” with NFL players.  For further information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.polepositionraceway.com or http://p2rurl.com/BartScott/CantWait/GP/ Team sponsorship packages and premium VIP tickets are also available at $5000 and $2500. For details contact Megan Cianfarin at meghan@3bgmarketingsolutions.com or call 267/909-9710. About “A Son Never Forgets Foundation”: Scott founded the “A Son Never Forgets Foundation” in 2006 after going through the experience of assisting in the rehabilitation process of his cousin, who was an innocent bystander in a shooting that left him paralyzed. Since then, Scott has donated his time and resources to Rehabilitation Centers across the country. The Can’t Wait Campaign is an extension and new chapter for the foundation. “A Son Never Forgets Foundation” is currently seeking and greatly appreciates any product or monetary donations. About Pole Position Raceway: Pole Position Raceway (P2R) is America’s #1 chain of indoor kart tracks and was built for races by racers. 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch, 7-time AMA Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath and X-games freestyle gold medalist Mike Metzger are among the many professional racers who helped create this ultimate racing experience. Pole Position Raceway’s first facility on the East Coast is minutes from Manhattan in an all new, state-of-the art center located in Jersey City convenient to PATH train service and New York Water Taxi. The 80,000 square-foot, two-track facility features the fastest electric karts in the United States, perfect for racers and beginners alike. State-of-the-art entertainment, one-of-a-kind motorsports memorabilia and white-knuckled excitement make Pole Position Raceway the ultimate indoor racing experience. www.PolePositionRaceway.com #   #   # Press Contacts: Bart Scott/A Son Never Forgets Foundation:Meghan Cianfarin, (267) 909-9710 meghan@3BGMarketingSolutions.com   Pole Position Raceway/Can’t Wait™ Grand Prix:Rosemary O’Brien, (917) 816-7585, rosemary@rosemarypr.com Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:53:00 EST http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/11/9/ny-jet-bart-scott-to-host-cant-wait-grand-prix-at-pole-postion-r/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/30/rick-huseman-memorial-race-and-fundraiser-photos/ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:21:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/30/rick-huseman-memorial-race-and-fundraiser-photos/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/19/rick-huseman-memorial-race-and-fundraiser-oct.-27/ The off-road community is putting together a special event to celebrate the life of racing superstar Rick Huseman and his brother Jeff who were killed in a plane crash on Oct. 16 near Barstow. The event will be held at Pole Position Raceway in Corona on October 27 beginning at 6pm and will raise money for his wife Michelle and two-year-old son Ricky. The event will feature both silent and live auctions along with world-class indoor karting, food and drink. The nation's best off-road racers are expected to be in attendance including Ricky Johnson, Brian Deegan, Carl Renezeder, Scott Douglas, Johnny Greaves, Rob Maccachren, Mike Childress  and World Rally Cup racer Ken Block. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:47:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/19/rick-huseman-memorial-race-and-fundraiser-oct.-27/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/19/dan-wheldon-memorial-grand-prix/ The entire racing community was sadden by the tragic death of Dan Wheldon at the Las Vegas 300 IndyCar race on Oct. 16. This hit all of us at Pole Position Raceway very hard since Wheldon was competing in a car owned by Sam Schmidt, one of the many professional racers behind the Pole Position Raceway chain of indoor kart tracks. Wheldon was also at our Vegas track just days before the accident to participate in a fundraiser to support Graham Rahal's Race For Research project. To honor the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, Pole Position Raceway is hosting the Dan Wheldon Memorial Grand Prix on Nov. 6 at11:00am at all six of our tracks. Cost for this event is $60 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wheldon family to assist with the education of their two young children. The Grand Prix format features a practice, timed qualifier, and a head-to-head main event. Advanced registration is recommended and can be done by calling the tracks at the following numbers:   Corona, CA 951/817-5032Las Vegas, NV 702/227-7223Murrieta, CA  951/461-1600New York / Jersey City 201/333-7223Oklahoma City, CA 405/942-2292Summerlin, NV 702/227-7223 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:26:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/19/dan-wheldon-memorial-grand-prix/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/18/sam-schmidt-motorsports-press-conference-at-p2r/ A press conference was held at Pole Position Raceway in Las Vegas by Sam Schmidt to discuss the tragic death of Dan Wheldon. Schmidt, himself a quadriplegic from an IndyCar accident in 2000, told international media how Wheldon's death has impacted the team, the IndyCar community, and all forms of racing. Schmidt is one of the many people behind the Pole Position Raceway brand and all of us at P2R wish the best for him and the Wheldon family during these difficult times.  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:27:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/18/sam-schmidt-motorsports-press-conference-at-p2r/ http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/16/dan-wheldon-1978-2011/ All of us at Pole Position Raceway were saddened by the death of IndyCar's Dan Wheldon (shown in blue) at the final round of the series in Las Vegas. Wheldon, the 2011 Indy 500 winner, was an amazing driver and for Sam Schmidt Motorsports, one of those behind the Pole Position Raceway brand. Wheldon was involved in a 15-car accident at the beginning of the event at approximately 200mph, and actually went airborne for 100 yards. Godspeed #77. You will forever be missed!   Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:50:00 EDT http://www.polepositionraceway.com/p2r-news-and-updates/2011/10/16/dan-wheldon-1978-2011/