MB2
MB2 Raceway is a privately held California family entertainment center operating three indoor go-kart racing venues in Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, and Clovis, offering high-speed electric karting, Hologate VR, laser tag, arcade, and event hosting for families, corporate clients, and non-profits.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersCarmel, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What MB2 does
MB2 Raceway is a privately held family entertainment center operating indoor go-kart racing venues across California, with established locations in Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, and Clovis. The company's core offering is high-speed indoor karting using European-style fully-electric karts reaching speeds up to 45 MPH, supported by real-time lap-timing systems (ClubSpeed) and a social timing platform (RaceFacer). Complementary attractions include Hologate virtual reality experiences, laser tag arenas, arcade gaming with prize redemption, axe throwing, and on-site food and beverage service.
The business monetizes primarily through transactional per-race fees, tiered birthday party packages ($295-$1,495 for up to 30 racers), corporate event bookings and full-facility rentals ($1,200-$1,850/hour), group Grand Prix racing formats ($45-$75 per person), and a Podium Pass membership program offering recurring discounts and priority access. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via walk-in traffic, website and phone reservations, email (E-Club), and community partnerships with schools and non-profits for fundraising events (reported $623,917 raised for 862 organizations). Additional recurring-revenue mechanics include weekday racing leagues culminating in a Tournament of Champions and the Kids Karting Kamp & Racing Academy.
MB2 serves a diversified customer base spanning families and consumer groups, corporate organizations, schools and non-profits, wedding parties, and competitive racing enthusiasts. The company also sponsors professional driver Christian Brooks in Red Bull Global Rallycross to build motorsports brand credibility. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership and only one disclosed funding round of $1.5M dated 2014-12-24.
MB2 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MB2
- Legal name
- MB2
- Website
- https://mb2raceway.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- MB2 Raceway is a privately held California family entertainment center operating three indoor go-kart racing venues in Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, and Clovis, offering high-speed electric karting, Hologate VR, laser tag, arcade, and event hosting for families, corporate clients, and non-profits.
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- akta.pro rank
MB2 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Family Entertainment Center
- NAICS
- Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Racetracks (711212), Amusement Arcades (71312), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)
- SIC
- Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), VR & Immersive Esports/LBE Venues (VR Arenas, Sim Racing Pods) (MPAFALAE)
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Where MB2 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carmel
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
MB2 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Go-Kart Racing Fees: Per-race fees and grand prix packages for individual and group racing experiences
- Party Packages: Customizable birthday party packages including racing, food, drinks, and entertainment for groups of 10-30+ attendees
- Corporate Events: Corporate team building events, meetings, holiday parties, and facility rentals with catering options
- Food and Beverage: On-site food and drinks sales including pizza, snacks, and refreshments
- Virtual Reality Sessions: VR gaming experiences priced separately from general admission
- Arcade Gaming: Arcade games with ticket redemption for prizes
- Track Pass Membership: Podium Pass membership program offering discounts, priority access, and special perks throughout the year
- Racing Leagues: Weekday racing leagues with contest entries and Tournament of Champions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Birthday Party Package #1 - Basic racing package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Birthday Party Package #2 - Enhanced racing with food |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Birthday Party Package #3 - VIP experience |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Laser Tag Birthday Party |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mini Grand Prix Corporate Racing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Grand Prix Corporate Racing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Super Grand Prix Corporate Racing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | VIP Lounge Rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Corporate Room Rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Full Facility Rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | VR Experience Sessions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
MB2 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MB2 Raceway operates indoor family entertainment centers in California, with high-speed electric European-style go-kart racing as its core offering, supported by complementary attractions including Hologate virtual reality gaming, laser tag arenas, and arcade games. The company packages these into birthday parties, corporate team-building events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fundraisers, racing leagues, and private event rentals across three California locations.
Product overview
MB2 Raceway is a family entertainment center offering indoor go-kart racing as its core product, complemented by additional entertainment modules including Virtual Reality (powered by Hologate), Laser Tag, and Arcade Games. The company operates multiple locations (Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, Clovis) and provides various event hosting services including birthday parties, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fundraisers, holiday parties, and Go Kart Racing Leagues. Additional offerings include Kids Karting Camp & Racing Academy for training, Track Pass Membership for regular racers, and food & beverage services. The company also supports competitive racing through timing systems (ClubSpeed and RaceFacer integration) and sponsors professional drivers like Christian Brooks in Red Bull Global Rallycross.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Race + Play: Combined racing and entertainment experience offering go-karts, arcade games, laser tag, and VR
- Grand Prix Racing
- MB2 Weekday Racing Leagues
- Kids Karting Kamp & Racing Academy
Products and services
- Indoor Go-Kart Racing Indoor go-kart racing experience using European-style fully-electric karts reaching speeds up to 45 MPH with electronic speed controls for safety. Available in walk-in sessions and group formats including Mini Grand Prix, 3-Race Grand Prix, and Super Grand Prix. Suitable for ages 4+ with separate kid-friendly and adult karts.
- Hologate Virtual Reality Gaming
Quantifiable outcome
- $623,917 raised for 862 non-profit organizations through fundraising programs
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use MB2
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MB2 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature4 records
MB2 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HologatecoreMB2 Raceway has partnered with Hologate for VR gaming technology across their Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, and Clovis locations. Hologate provides state-of-the-art virtual reality gaming with immersive headsets that create 360-degree experiences for up to four players simultaneously. Games include Zombyte, Groove Guardians, Simurai, and Cold Clash.
- Christian BrookscoreChristian Brooks is MB2 Raceway's sponsored driver competing in the Red Bull Global Rallycross GRC Lites division. A karting graduate who began racing at age 6, Brooks achieved his first series victory and multiple podium finishes while representing MB2 Motorsports. He competed with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing.
- Dreyer and Reinbold RacingcoreProfessional racing team for Christian Brooks in the Red Bull Global Rallycross GRC Lites series. Brooks finished his rookie season in 5th place and achieved his first series victory during his second season with the team.
- Red Bull Global RallycrossminorRacing series where MB2-sponsored driver Christian Brooks competes in the GRC Lites division, providing high-profile motorsports exposure for the MB2 Raceway brand.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MB2 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- K1 Speed: K1 Speed is the largest indoor go-kart operator in the US with 60+ locations, offering European electric karts, arcade, and party packages — directly comparable to MB2's core racing + multi-attraction FEC model but at vastly greater scale.
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games operates multi-level indoor karting and entertainment centers with European electric karts, laser tag, arcade, and dining — a near-identical offering to MB2 Raceway's Sylmar and other locations.
- Autobahn Indoor Speedway: Autobahn Indoor Speedway operates indoor go-kart racing facilities with European-style electric karts and party/event packages in multiple US markets, serving the same family and corporate customer base as MB2 Raceway.
- Pole Position Raceway: Pole Position Raceway runs indoor karting venues with European electric karts, party packages, and corporate events across multiple US states — directly comparable business model and customer base to MB2 Raceway.
- Scene75 Entertainment Center: Scene75 is one of the largest indoor FECs in the US, featuring go-karts, laser tag, arcade, rides, and party/event hosting — directly comparable in its multi-attraction structure and B2C/B2B event mix to MB2 Raceway.
Emerging players
- SpeedVegas: SpeedVegas operates motorsport driving experiences (exotics, karts, off-road) in Las Vegas — comparable motorsports-entertainment positioning to MB2's racing core, though outdoor and experience-format vs. indoor karting.
- Xtreme Racing Center: Xtreme Racing Center is an indoor electric go-kart facility with party and event hosting — a smaller-scale, single-attraction direct competitor to MB2 Raceway's core product offering.
Broad incumbents
- Dave & Buster's: Dave & Buster's is a publicly traded FEC chain with 200+ locations combining arcade gaming, food & beverage, and sports viewing — overlapping with MB2's arcade, F&B, and group event business but at much larger scale and without dedicated karting.
- Round1 Entertainment: Round1 Entertainment is a Japanese-based FEC chain with US locations offering arcade, bowling, karaoke, and party/event packages — competes for the same family and group-event spend as MB2's Sylmar, Thousand Oaks, and Clovis venues.
- Main Event Entertainment: Main Event operates family entertainment centers with bowling, laser tag, arcade, and food service — competing with MB2's laser tag, arcade, and party venue offerings across the same family and corporate customer segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MB2 leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
MB2 funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
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Frequently asked questions about MB2
What does MB2 do?
MB2 Raceway operates indoor family entertainment centers in California, with high-speed electric European-style go-kart racing as its core offering, supported by complementary attractions including Hologate virtual reality gaming, laser tag arenas, and arcade games. The company packages these into birthday parties, corporate team-building events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fundraisers, racing leagues, and private event rentals across three California locations.
Is MB2 a public or private company?
MB2 is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MB2 founded?
MB2 was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is MB2 based?
MB2 is headquartered in Carmel, United States, in the North America region.
How does MB2 make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Go-Kart Racing Fees are the primary driver. The others are party Packages, corporate Events, food and Beverage, virtual Reality Sessions, arcade Gaming, track Pass Membership and racing Leagues.
Who are MB2's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are K1 Speed, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, Autobahn Indoor Speedway, Pole Position Raceway and Scene75 Entertainment Center. Emerging players are SpeedVegas and Xtreme Racing Center. Broad incumbents are Dave & Buster's, Round1 Entertainment and Main Event Entertainment.
Does MB2 have an API?
No public API is recorded for MB2.
What industry is MB2 in?
MB2's product category is Family Entertainment Center. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAAAAD, Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play), with a secondary code of THAJAEAK, Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes). Its NAICS code is 7131 and its SIC code is 7948.