K1 Speed to open at the Crossgates Commons Shopping Plaza

With over 23 locations nationwide, K1 Speed expands to the Northeast partnering with Pyramid Management Group opening centers in; Poughkeepsie Galleria, Crossgates Commons and Kingston Collection; with more in the future. Residents of "The Queen City of the Hudson" and New York's State Capital will now be able to enjoy indoor kart racing. The first facility opened in Poughkeepsie mid-November at 2001 South Rd. #A101 at the Poughkeepsie Galleria. The second facility will open in Albany - 161 Washington Ave. Extension #205 - at the Crossgates Commons Shopping Plaza. K1 Speed is set for a February 2015 opening in New England - 101 Independence Mall Way, Kingston, MA - at the newly enhanced Kingston Collection, a transformation of the Independence Mall property with an all-new eclectic mix of outlets, dining and entertainment on Massachusetts' South Shore. The new facilities will feature all-electric, high-performance go-karts; authentic racing memorabilia, professionally designed indoor race track with new safety barriers, a Pit Café snack bar, private meeting rooms that can be reserved for birthday or bachelor parties, team building events, company holiday parties and corporate meetings. Visitors will experience K1 Speed's most popular program, Arrive & Drive, any day of the week without a reservation. As with the company's other facilities, K1 Speed in New York and Massachusetts will allow individuals to race friends, family, and other competitors alike in 14-lap heats against the clock. Individuals can also experience head-to-head action with a number of race packages at their disposal. Reserve a group of 8 or more persons as K1 Speed plays host to your special event or company outing. Racers of all ages can test their skills in K1 Speed's Challenge GP. Participate in the race league or race package events, two qualifying heats to determine starting position before taking part in standing-start race for the checkered flag. First person to cross the line is the winner. This race format is not only for the diehard racing enthusiasts but for all kinds of levels.