K1 Speed Acquires Grand Prix New York (Mount Kisco Center)
May 24, 2024
K1 Speed has acquired Grand Prix New York and its Mount Kisco karting center as part of the operator's ongoing Northeast expansion. The 100,000 sq. ft. facility — now rebranded K1 Speed Mount Kisco — includes multi-level indoor karting, arcade, bowling lanes and a restaurant, and is the first of four new centers K1 Speed plans to add in the region this year.
- Buyers
- K1 Speed
- Targets
- Grand Prix New York
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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