By Gloira Crounk September 03, 2015
everyone was very helpful and nice. I took my grandson and had no idea it would be so fun for him. ...read more
By ashtinnichole January 27, 2012
we had our family day at P2R and it was just perfect!!! the staff was great with my children and very patient since it was our first time, prices are great, facility was nice and clean. I would recommend this place to anyone with children looking to have an exciting family day. can't wait to go back!!! ...read more
By Guest G. at Judy's Book April 20, 2011
The experience was fine when i'm in the market for a new toy l will look you guys upThank you ...read more
Join our Facebook group for a chance to win prizes every day starting May 5th 2010. Pole Position Raceway will be giving away 1 FREE race a day to random winners to a trivia contest. Our Facebook page has all sorts of useful information, discount coupons, celebrity photos and more. Also, don't forget to invite your friends to join. www.facebook.com/polepositionraceway ...read more
By Pole Position Raceway Inc May 05, 2010
HOW THE ELECTRIC KART CHANGED THE SPORT The popularity of indoor racing dramatically increased with the creation of the electric kart around the start of the new millennium. Engineers working on hundred-million-dollar electric-vehicle projects for the automotive industry had figured out how to make more power out of compact motors. Simultaneously, battery packs were getting smaller and more potent, and the electronics were getting more high-tech and durable. The early days of indoor go kart racing were hampered by exhaust from the four-stroke engines that powered what was otherwise a well-built chassis. The carbon-monoxide output in a confined space basically limited the audience to mostly teenagers and young men. The rest of the family typically stayed away from the tracks because the exhaust is impossible to eliminate. Let's face it – only a rare breed tolerates the odor and doesn't mind being subjected to the potential health concerns. Indoor tracks that use gas-powered go karts are normally required by law to use giant fans to vent out the unhealthy air; this generally makes it next to impossible to incorporate creature comforts for the participants such as air-conditioning and heating. It is the introduction of these comfort elements that has made go kart racing incredibly popular with corporate team-building events and private parties. It has also totally changed the image of indoor karting into a respectable sport that has wide-range appeal. Fact is, the fleet of electric karts used at Pole Position Raceway costs about three times as much as a comparable fleet of gas karts, but we know that it is worth every penny. This allows racers to compete in the comfort of a climate-controlled indoor race track with the most-competitive go karts in the world. Now, critics have argued that electric karts are heavier, and that is true. But the electric karts also produce the equivalent of 18 horsepower compared to the 6.5-horsepower created by the average gas kart used for indoor competition. Electric motors also create more torque, which is the strength of the motor. This is why electric karts accelerate quicker than their gas-powered kin, making the weight argument a moot point. Interestingly enough, the most powerful trucks and trains in the world are actually electric powered. They use on-board gas engines to power generators that run electric motors. In fact, the world's fastest electric motorcycle has run the quarter mile in 7.890 seconds with a top speed of 174.05mph! Even more impressive is the fact that the world's fastest electric car has traveled 321.834mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats during the S.C.T.A. World Finals! As you know, electric vehicles are already on the road today and there is a heavy push by government and environmental agencies to make them the wave of the future. No wonder why so many research and development dollars are being spent on this technology around the world! From a tuning standpoint, electric motors are also much easier to maintain and keep consistent. The biggest challenge with small gas engines lays in the carburetor. The carburetor uses a series of tiny parts (usually made out of brass) called "jets" to control the proper air/fuel mixture. The opening on some "jets" can be as small as the eye of a needle, and they can become easily clogged by the very gas that feeds the engine. The small gas-powered motors struggle and loose performance when this happens. This is why there are so many commercials on TV that talk about engine cleaning problems. They tend to hiccup, sputter and cough, which takes away from the racing experience. Now, the quick fix is to externally try to adjust the idle screw on the go kart carburetor, but this really is not a cure. There are several different air/fuel circuits in the carburetor that control bottom-end, midrange and top-end power, and they all have to be working properly to maximize power. Remember, if the TV commercials are touting how clogged intake components can hurt your 250-300 horsepower family car, imagine what they can do to a 6.5 horsepower go kart engine! Adjustability is another area where electric engines outperform their gas-powered counterparts. Using a hand-held computer called the K1 controller, we can fine-tune our EK 20 karts to control a wide range of power characteristics. Our technicians can adjust everything from throttle response and sensitivity, to power output through the entire rpm range, and even top speed. More importantly, the technicians can do this in a matter of seconds without any guess work! The goal at Pole Position Raceway is to maintain the most-consistent fleet of karts on the market so that every racer has the same opportunity to post their best possible lap time. After all, no one likes to go to a kart track where there is a chance of getting a slow kart! While gas karts can vary from kart to kart by as much as two or even three seconds a lap, the electric karts can easily be kept within tenths of a second from one another. We also conduct regular test sessions with our top drivers, which is done under the supervision of Bill Dyer, who has 20,000 miles of indoor kart race experience. This means that you should be able to race competitively each and every time you drive one of our high-performance adult or kid karts. All of the information above is why most industry experts expect gas-powered go karts to be extinct in the next few years as far as indoor karting is concerned. BETTER BY RACE TRACK DESIGN Another item that has made indoor karting more attractive to a wider range of individuals has been advances in race track surface preparation and the overall physical size of the facility. In the past, companies have created "slick tracks" using polished concrete or asphalt so they could tout "a real racing surface" in their advertising. This may sound important, but too much tire grip actually hurts the overall indoor karting experience. If karts are not able to slide around a little bit on the surface, then it's difficult to differentiate between a good and bad driver. Too much grip takes away the talent aspect of driving, and allows most everyone to drive around at the same speed, kind of like at an amusement park kart track. And while "slick tracks" can be fun in moderation, they require a specific technique to master, and that can take hundreds of hours to learn. The polished concrete surface also slows the speed of the karts and tends to cause drivers to loose control more often. In contrast, Pole Position Raceway worked with a team of highly trained professionals to develop a track surface that is in between the "slick tracks" and asphalt tracks of the past. It's a proprietary technique created by Kerry Peterson at Peterson Brothers Construction in Yorba Linda, California. The goal was to create a surface that is fun for an entry-level driver and yet challenging for the seasoned professional. It's a surface that has received a stamp of approval from NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch, Supercross Champions Jeremy McGrath and Chad Reed, along with X-Games reporter Jamie Little and freestyle motocross stars Travis Pastrana and Mike Metzger. We have taken this surface preparation technique into some of the world's largest karting venues. Pole Position Raceway uses oversize buildings that are as large as 85,000 square feet (about two covered acres). This allows for tracks that are wide, fast and with plenty of opportunities for experienced drivers to use their passing techniques. After all, we allow up to 13 karts on the track at one time at some of our facilities. Pole Position Raceway's mechanics have also spent the last five years fine-tuning kart setup on this racing surface to maximize the overall racing experience. We combine that with a high-tech timing&scoring system called Speed Sheet™ that provides all racers with a score sheet immediately after their races. Speed Sheet™ shows the racer's times for every lap, an average lap time, position in the race, and how that racer ranks against every racer to spin laps at that facility. The Speed Sheet™ program also displays live scoring on a giant 10' x 12' television screen that is visible from the driver's seat during the race. Most importantly, it shows who got the fast lap for bragging rights! We also change the course configuration several times a year to make it more challenging and to provide diversity. The end result is perhaps the closest thing to real racing that most people will experience in their lifetime. Our motto is Built For Racers By Racers ® and we never stray from that philosophy. It is why racers around the world have driven several million miles collectively at our five indoor kart tracks, and it is how we have earned our reputation as America's number one name in indoor kart racing! ...read more
By Pole Position Raceway Inc December 14, 2009
From now until October 10, 2009 you can get any standard race for only $9.95. That's 60% off, and the biggest discount ever! Just print out the coupon at www.facebook.com/polepositionraceway and forget about the usual restrictions. You can purchase as many races as you want and it is good for all of your family and friends. It's just our way of saying thanks for all of the support as Pole Position Raceway continues to be the leader of U.S. indoor karting. See you at the races! (Not valid in Las Vegas) ...read more
By Pole Position Raceway Inc September 24, 2009
Burning used motor oil can be a resourceful way to heat your home or business. Motor oil burns extremely hot and great care should be taken when working with fire around motor oil. You should also ensure that you have the proper equipment to burn motor oil. ...read more
Selling a recreational vehicle can seem overwhelming. If you are in a hurry to sell the RV you can make a quick sell with a dealership. If you want to make the most profit on your vehicle you will have to wait a little longer and advertise it for sale. ...read more
