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Pole Position Raceway

99 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-333-7223
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Ranked #5 of 15 attractions in Jersey City
Type: Race Car Tracks
Owner description: Pole Position Raceway is home to the premiere indoor karting entertainment facility in the New York/Jersey City area. Just 3 Miles from Manhattan, the... more » Owner description: Pole Position Raceway is home to the premiere indoor karting entertainment facility in the New York/Jersey City area. Just 3 Miles from Manhattan, the 80,000 sq. foot two-track facility features the fastest (45 mph) electric karts in the United States, perfect for racers and beginners alike. At Pole Position, it is all about authenticity, exhilaration and safety. Each race is fifteen laps and each lap is 1/4 mile. Kids from 48"-56" ride karts built especially for them. Adults (with drivers License) & youth 56' and taller without Drivers License drive Adult Karts.Pole Position Raceway is great for the Arrive and Drive Racer, Personal Celebration and Corporate Events. There are different Group Race Packages which culminate in a Medal Ceremony. There are also Mezzanines and Party Rooms available for spectators and events.Pole Position Raceway also features video and virtual arcade games, an impressive display of racing memorabilia and more... « less
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Encino
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I found out on my last visit to see our grandchildren and son/daughter-in-law that our grandson loves going to this place. I went there to buy him a few runs around the track for his birthday. Little did I know that my son would want to challenge me in a race. I was shocked that I could get my 6'3",... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Kinda a long wait, but once my son was in the car and driving, he had a blast. There could be more seats and maybe food/drink selection for the waiting adults. Of course, adults can drive too, but I think it's mainly for kids.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We went with 5 other friends, and chose the 3 race pacakge, which is $80 per person if you don't pre-pay. The carts were fine, the workers helpful, and the course was challenging but without many places to pass. The facility is nice, nothing fancy, just functional. It was fun, but when the hour is up and you realize it... More

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Long Beach, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This place is great. Fastest gokart I have seen outside of a scca type event. Going I'm excess of 40mph but only for 10 minutes or so for $25. Just outside of nyc

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Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Nice setup, tracks are nice, carts are fast and smooth.. best Go-Karting experience ever. A bit expensive ($30 per race) but totally worth it. They show your current position on big screen and give you statistics of time taken for each lap, comparing with others in the race, which was very cool. I am not giving it a 5-star mainly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012 via mobile

Had a great time here with friends the staff and facilities where first class would definetly visit again good value for money the bigger the group the better it would be smiles all round :)

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Edison, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

There is nothing more exhilarating than hitting 40+ mph on a go-kart with all of your friends. This track is something else. They offer price packages for members that allow them to have discounted races, which is a definite plus. The tracks change and vary weekly, making for a different experience every time. The only complaint with this place is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

I was looking for this type of places for a very long time and when I saw the ad, I immediately checked out the website. I like the fact that I can "Arrive and Drive," with no need to make reservations during the weekend. The price is a little stiff ($30.00 each adult for 15 laps), but the facilties are... More

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Copiague, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

A group of friends went this past weekend and we had a blast. Coming from brooklyn was a hassle, there was tons of traffic to get into the holland tunnel, but once we were through it didnt take long before we were at the door. when you first come in you have to register on their ipad system! then go... More

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Union City, New Jersey, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2012

My group at work visited Pole Position for an outing and I'm so glad we did. We had an amazing, if not short time there and are all hoping to go back. Our experience with their staff was not superb though. We ended up going last minute as the weather canceled our previous plans. We called ahead and were assured... More

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