Need 2 Speed, Reno’s first multilevel karting track, has opened in its new location at Northtowne Marketplace.
For owner Chris Utgaard, it’s a journey that’s been “580 days” in the making, which includes getting through permitting.
“We spent a long time working to try and find the right place,” Mr Utgaard said. “It wasn’t an easy process.”
The process included shutting down the existing Need 2 Speed facility at Sierra Town Center in south Reno while timing the end of construction at the new location to minimize downtime.
Mr Utgaard managed to keep the downtime to just two weeks.
In addition to the race track, the new site also has 12 duckpin bowling lanes that can be used for private and semi-private events. It also has a nine-hole, game-themed mini golf course, featuring designs inspired by chess, beer pong, air hockey and the game of chance Plinko.
For video game lovers, Need 2 Speed has an arcade zone with more than 40 gaming titles such as Mario Kart, Fast and Furious, and Jurassic Park. The arcade also has Skee Ball and NBA Hoops for guests who prefer more traditional games.
One big change is the addition of on-site food and drink service. This includes an indoor restaurant and bar called Refuel plus a seasonal outdoor beer garden. The new site also has space for hosting birthday parties and corporate events.