A project calling for the construction of a new facility for go-kart fans in Albuquerque has secured initial approval.
Members of the Albuquerque Environmental Planning Commission have now given their approval to a go-kart racing facility that will go up on a 24-acre site between Alexander Boulevard NE and Montano Road.
The project, to be built by the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games company, which is headquartered in Orlando, would see the construction of a very large 95,000 square foot structure.
As planned, the facility will also house food and event space, as well as room for laser tag and video games. Additional amenities: a mini-golf course, and bar.
Andretti Indoor Karting currently has half a dozen up and running locations, and just recently announced plans to build its second metro Phoenix facility, measuring 96,000 square feet, in Chandler, Arizona.
The company opened a 100,000 square foot facility in metro Dallas in 2020.
The Andretti company was established in 2001 and is named in honor of racing legend Mario Andretti, who has been instrumental in the planning of each one of the go-kart facilities.
By Garry Boulard
