{"id":159,"date":"2026-05-14T16:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=159"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:36:03","slug":"need-for-speed-new-go-karting-venue-is-coming-to-the-triangle-heres-when-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=159","title":{"rendered":"Need for speed? New go-karting venue is coming to the Triangle. Here\u2019s when"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you love feeling an adrenaline rush, you may be in luck.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because a new entertainment venue in Durham will be packed with <b>go-karting<\/b>, <b>laser tag<\/b> and <b>arcade games<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=158\">NC\u2019s fastest-growing town is in Wake County, latest Census numbers show<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andrettikarting.com\/about\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games<\/a> is set to open its first Triangle location this spring. And it turns out, the destination has an emotional connection to a late <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nascar.com\/news-media\/2020\/01\/30\/john-andretti-dies-at-56-after-battle-with-colon-cancer\/\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">race car driver.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNorth Carolina holds a very special place in our hearts as it was the home of John Andretti, a beloved member of our family who sadly lost his tough battle against colon cancer several years ago,\u201d Eddie Hamman, managing member of the entertainment company, said in a news release. \u201cNot only are we looking forward to opening our doors to the community, but this celebration will also honor John\u2019s legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about <b>Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games<\/b>, including where and when it will open and what thrill seekers can expect.<\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C40h7M2qgGz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games (@andrettikarting)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games is coming to <b>4857 Topgolf Way <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/business\/article268532397.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">in Durham<\/a><\/b>. The area, which is off Page Road and near Interstate 40, is home to fellow entertainment venue Topgolf, The News &amp; Observer previously reported.<\/p>\n<p>The 90,000-square foot <a href=\"https:\/\/andrettikarting.com\/durham\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">go-karting destination<\/a> is set to open to the public at <b>4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19<\/b>. But people who want a sneak peek can sign up for early access.<\/p>\n<p>From now through Monday, May 18, the company said it will release slots for its preview event at 9 a.m. each day. To RSVP, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/andrettikarting.com\/durham\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">andrettikarting.com\/durham<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to expect at the preview event, which requires pre-registration and kicks off at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19:<\/p>\n<p>There also will be discounts for local college students on Thursday, May 21 and customer giveaways on Saturday, May 23.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=156\">Glass ceilings and stereotypes beware: Veridea\u2019s project manager is coming for you<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C4Qlp_SqQvq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games (@andrettikarting)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a list of costs at the Durham location, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/andrettikarting.com\/durham-pricing\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">andrettikarting.com\/durham-pricing<\/a>. Here are the attractions listed on the company\u2019s website and in its news release:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach location also offers a fresh, hand-crafted menu, full bar, and in-house gourmet catering with event and meeting space capable of hosting groups from 10 to 2,000,\u201d Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games wrote.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkit4andretti.org\/andretti-indoor-karting-games-round-up-campaign\/?utm_source=Andretti+Karting&amp;utm_medium=homepage+link\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Durham customers can donate<\/a> to the CheckIt4Andretti Foundation, which was set up to raise \u201cawareness about the importance of screenings in preventing and detecting colorectal cancer, as well as to provide funding for high-risk, low-income patients who lack insurance or are too young for insurance to cover screening costs,\u201d the company wrote.<\/p>\n<p>The new venue will be Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games\u2019<b> first location in North Carolina<\/b>. The Florida-based company has 13 other spots across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDurham was a very attractive market for us because of the area\u2019s continued growth, strong family demographics, thriving corporate community, and vibrant entertainment scene,\u201d a spokesperson told The N&amp;O in a Wednesday, May 13 email. \u201cWe saw a great opportunity to bring a unique, all-in-one entertainment destination to the Triangle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The fun-focused space was built and customized for Durham customers. For now, there are no plans for future expansion in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>Questions about life in North Carolina? Or have a tip or story idea you\u2019d like to share? The service journalism teams at The News &amp; Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=153\">Need for speed? New go-karting venue is coming to the Triangle. 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