Grand Prix New York

Grand Prix New York (GPNY) was designed as a destination for indoor kart racing, entertainment, and special events, combining the excitement of competitive racing with refined social and gathering spaces. The facility is organized around a central concourse that connects the various program areas while serving as a showcase for exotic and racing cars. Two combinable quarter-mile tracks, featuring dramatic elevation changes, form the centerpiece of the venue. A prominent hairpin turn at the entrance brings the action of the track directly into view, creating an immediate connection between visitors and the racing experience.

The concourse wraps around the track on three sides and extends overhead with a pedestrian bridge, providing elevated views and connections throughout the facility. A 300-foot-long serpentine structural glass wall separates the racing area from the social and event spaces while maintaining visual continuity and providing acoustic and thermal separation. Flowing architectural forms inspired by the curves of a racing line carry throughout the interior, from walls and ceilings to stairways and service counters, reinforcing the sense of movement and energy.

In 2012, the facility expanded to include a family-friendly bowling alley, continuing the venue’s fluid design aesthetic through custom lighting features inspired by the form of bowling pins. Energy efficiency was also incorporated through a heat recovery system that captures waste heat generated by the facility’s frequent air exchanges, reducing energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort.