

The venture got off to a roaring start, but sputtered after a couple of years, prompting John to turn to his uncle for a boost. Their original concept was to create a corporate-team building and entertainment venue built around kart racing and arcade games. Hamann, a native of Colombia, has been operations director of the enterprise that morphed into AIKG since 2001 when he and John Andretti opened Andretti Speed Lab in Roswell. “It’s been a tough year for the Andrettis,” said Eddie Hamann, managing partner of AIKG, which is based in Orlando, Florida. Subscribe to today.Credit: Alyssa Alyssa Andretti for the day-long media confab and invitation-only celebration was a family entourage, which included his youngest son Jeff nephew Adam, son of Mario’s twin brother Aldo who succumbed to COVID-19 in December and Jarrett, son of Mario’s nephew John Andretti who died of colon cancer in January 2020 at age 56. Reach the reporter at Follow her on Twitter Instagram local journalism. Next, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games will have to file a preliminary development plan application, which will involve a preliminary hearing and review by the city council. The company did not confirm the proposed open date to The Republic.Ī preliminary technical review of the land - in which the company submits a site plan and project description to the city's development services department - has been completed, according to Kevin Mayo, Chandler's planning administrator. The SanTan Sun News reported that Andretti Indoor Karting & Games plans to open the Chandler venue "either late next year or early 2023." Surf's up: Surf's up: water park will 'bring the ocean to Arizona.' Here’s what you can do there When will Andretti Indoor Karting & Games open in Arizona? There are mini Mario karts for drivers between 4 and 7 years old.Įach location is unique, often spanning at least 10,000 square feet, with a full bar, food and entertainment options, which include: According to the venue's website, the electric karts promise “instant acceleration” and are “powerful, ergonomic, safe, and environmentally friendly.” The Buford facility opened this year with multi-level racetracks, an arcade, laser tag, a "7D Xperience" - a 3D game with laser blasters - racing simulators, bowling and a restaurant.

The company has six locations in Marietta, Georgia Katy, San Antonio and The Colony, Texas Orlando and Buford, Georgia. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, established in 2001, is based in Orlando, Florida.
