LeMans Karting

What LeMans Karting does

LeMans Karting is a privately held, multi-attraction indoor entertainment facility headquartered at 2882 Airline Boulevard in Portsmouth, Virginia (Hampton Roads region). The core product is high-speed indoor go-kart racing on MegaTrack, which the company describes as Virginia's largest indoor kart track, featuring three kart types (Pro, Jr, Double-seater) with Rx7 lap-time tracking. The facility spans approximately 80,000 sq ft and supports events ranging from 10 to 350+ participants, available 24/7 for private bookings.

The company's platform has been extended beyond karting into Zero Latency free-roam VR (the only such arena in Virginia per its own positioning), a 26-game arcade with ticket redemption, axe throwing (currently in remodel), a laser tag arena, and conference and party rooms. Underlying technology includes performance-tuned gas karts, Rx7 timing systems with public live-timing displays, and the third-party ClubSpeed booking platform integrated for reservations, gift cards, and pricing.

The business model is event-driven and diversified across revenue streams: per-race usage-based fees on the tracks, packaged birthday parties (Rookie Party at $399, Pro Party at $599, Zero Latency VR Party at $400), corporate and team-building event bookings, a competitive League Racing subscription ($50 Annual League License), an Annual Driver License ($10), arcade cards with tiered discounts ($9 to $60), and add-on food and beverage. Go-to-market relies on a mix of organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Yelp), direct booking via ClubSpeed and phone, corporate inquiry forms, community partnerships (TCC Thursday), and military outreach. The company is led by CEO/owner Rick Gaan.

Name

LeMans Karting

Legal name

LeMans Karting

Website

https://lemanskarting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LeMans Karting operates an 80,000 sq ft multi-attraction indoor entertainment facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering go-kart racing on Virginia's largest indoor track (MegaTrack), Zero Latency VR, arcade, axe throwing, laser tag, and meeting spaces for birthday parties, corporate events, and league racing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Entertainment Center

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement Arcades (71312), Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

VR & Immersive Esports/LBE Venues (VR Arenas, Sim Racing Pods) (MPAFALAE), Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities (MPAKAEAC)

Keywords

• Indoor go karting
• Family entertainment center
• Corporate team building
• Birthday party venue
• Free roam VR arena

Headquarters

HQ city

Duncan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Go Kart Racing: Per-race fees for go karting on MegaTrack and other tracks. Options for walk-ins and reservations. Annual license required at $10 per driver.
2. Events and Parties: Birthday party packages (Rookie Party $399, Pro Party $599), corporate events, private facility rentals, team building events
3. Zero Latency VR Sessions: VR arena sessions and party packages including Zero Latency VR Party at $400
4. Arcade and Gaming: 26 arcade games with ticket redemption system. Game cards sold at various price points ($9-$60)
5. League Membership: Annual League License at $50 providing member discounts on all racing and free birthday race
6. Food and Beverage: Pizza and beverage sales as add-ons to party packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LeMans Karting operates an 80,000 sq ft indoor entertainment facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, centered on high-speed go-kart racing on the MegaTrack (Virginia's largest indoor track) using performance-tuned gas karts with Rx7 lap timing. The facility supplements karting with a Zero Latency free-roam VR arena, a 26-game arcade with prize redemption, axe throwing, laser tag, and meeting/event spaces, plus packaged offerings for birthday parties, corporate team-building, and competitive league racing.

Product overview

LeMans Karting operates as a multi-attraction entertainment facility offering high-speed indoor go-kart racing as its primary product, supplemented by immersive experiences and recreational activities. The core offering centers on the MegaTrack—Virginia's largest indoor go-kart track—with three kart types for different age/skill levels. The company has expanded into a platform-plus-attractions model by adding Zero Latency VR (free-roam virtual reality arena), a 26-game arcade with prize redemption, axe throwing, and laser tag. Additional revenue streams include meeting/private event spaces, birthday party packages (Rookie Party, Pro Party, VR Party), competitive league racing with annual memberships, group/team-building events, and FundRacers fundraising programs. The facility spans approximately 80,000 square feet with 3 track layouts and can accommodate events for 10-350+ participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hi-Speed Go Karting (MegaTrack) High-speed indoor go-kart racing on MegaTrack with three kart classes for all ages (minimum age 8, 48\" height, 260 lb weight limit), with Rx7 karts that track each lap time and live online timing. Requires annual driver license at $10.
• Zero Latency VR Arena Free-roam immersive virtual reality arena where groups play wireless VR games such as Warhammer Space Marine, Far Cry, and Sol Raiders. Minimum age 12.
• Arcade and Prizes 26 arcade games where players earn tickets and redeem prizes, with game cards available at multiple price points ($9-$60) offering 10-40% bonus value.
• Axe Throwing Recreational axe throwing activity where participants throw axes at targets and track scores, marketed as 'Throw Axes, Test your Aim, and keep Score.' Currently closed for remodel at time of source.
• Laser Tag Arena Indoor laser tag arena for group and competitive play located within the LeMans Karting facility.
• Birthday Party Packages All-inclusive birthday party packages for all ages, including racing, optional VR, private party or conference rooms, pizza add-ons, and arcade cards. Additional participants can be added at $40-$50 each.
• League/Enduros Racing Structured competitive karting league with seasonal schedule, championship points, member discounts on all racing, free race during member birthday month, and Rx7 kart qualification.
• Group Events and Team Building Hosted group event services for corporate team building, school field trips, holiday parties, and private facility rentals, with capacity for 10-350+ participants and access to conference rooms.
• FundRacers Fundraising program for non-profit organizations to generate donations through racing events at the facility.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zero Latency VRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to offer Virginia's ONLY Zero Latency free-roam VR arena. Features immersive VR experiences including Warhammer Space Marine, Far Cry, and Sol Raiders. Arena is approximately tennis court size with no cables or backpacks required.
• FastlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed on thank you sponsors section
• First Team AutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto dealership sponsor displayed on thank you sponsors section
• Tidewater Community CollegecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTCC Thursday program offering 10% discount to students, faculty and staff with valid TCC ID. Targeted marketing to college community.
• River's CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby casino referenced as geographic landmark for location directions

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RPM Raceway: Indoor karting and entertainment venue with multiple U.S. locations, hosting leagues, corporate events, and birthday parties. Comparable event-driven GTM and pricing tiers.
• Autobahn Indoor Speedway: Multi-location indoor karting operator with high-speed tracks, party/event hosting, and arcade amenities. Closely comparable in business model and customer segments (birthday parties, corporate events, league racing).
• K1 Speed: Largest indoor karting chain in the U.S., operating multiple locations with electric karts, arcade, and food. Most directly comparable to LeMans Karting in core offering (indoor karting) and target market (corporate events, parties, walk-in racing enthusiasts).
• Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: Multi-attraction indoor karting and entertainment centers featuring karting, arcade, laser tag, and event spaces. Directly comparable multi-attraction FEC model.
• Scene75 Entertainment Center: Large multi-attraction indoor entertainment centers (karting, arcade, VR, laser tag, rides). Highly comparable 80,000+ sq ft format and multi-revenue-stream model.
• Stars and Strikes: Multi-location family entertainment centers offering bowling, karting (at select locations), arcade, and laser tag with strong party and corporate event focus.
• MB2 Raceway: Indoor karting facility with electric karts, party packages, and corporate event hosting. Directly comparable single/multi-site indoor karting model.

Others

• Zero Latency VR: VR technology provider and global operator of free-roam VR arenas. LeMans is a licensee/operator of Zero Latency's platform; other franchisees serve as adjacent ecosystem peers in the VR arena category.

Broad incumbents

• Dave & Buster's: National eat-and-play entertainment chain with arcade, sports viewing, and event spaces. Comparable broad FEC positioning but operates at significantly larger scale and does not specialize in go-karting.
• Main Event Entertainment: Multi-location family entertainment centers offering bowling, laser tag, arcade, and food. Overlaps on FEC model and group/corporate event hosting but lacks karting as a core offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lemanskartingca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSR8Riyi026rQGkWv2NAwUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/LMKGSP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lemans-karting-va
• Instagraminstagram.com/lemanskartingportsmouth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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