a person riding a go kart in a race track — Ready, set, go! (SLR Lounge / Unsplash)

According to PR Newswire, K1 Speed, the world’s largest indoor go-kart racing operator, has announced its acquisition of Autobahn and Accelerate Indoor Speedway and its 11 national locations, including the one in Bessemer. Keep reading for the deets.

K1 Speed expands into Alabama

Following the acquisition of the sister brands, K1 Speed will now operate 83 locations in 29 states and seven countries, including expansion into four more states: Maryland, New York, Wisconsin and Alabama.

Wondering what will happen to Autobahn? Over the coming weeks, all nine Autobahn locations and the two Accelerate locations will adapt to the look of K1 Speed. Upgrades to each facility will include:

Paddock Lounge café
Arcades with video games + prize machines
Skill based games for all ages

“Autobahn’s passion for indoor karting was undeniable, and I applaud them for promoting it through their leagues and championships. We share this same strong love for the sport, so we’re confident that existing racers will embrace the expanded competition that K1 Speed provides with our E-World Championship.”
David Danglard, Co-Owner/Founder and CEO, K1 Speed, reported by PR Newswire