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The Best Kart on the Market
February 28th, 2018
This month’s blog will address go kart brands that are on the market today. There are a lot of manufacturers that make go karts. However, not all karts are built the same. Last month we discussed that fastest go kart built to date, by Daymak, that can go 0-60 in 1.5 seconds. For the Read More
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Go-Kart Speed Basics
February 8th, 2018
Maximum Go Kart Speed In this week’s blog, I want to talk about go-kart speed. Something of which is always an ongoing battle with racers, track owners, and insurance companies. Most karts max out around 40-50mph, while this is a maintained speed that is safe and as controlled as you can be. It’s a speed Read More
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Human Factors Part 2: Reaction Time Formula
January 25th, 2018
How to Calculate the Reaction Time of a Driver In our last blog we discussed the human factors that are involved in the reaction time when speed, friction, and, the human elements all come together when racing. Our focus today will be on the reaction time formula that is calculated when the point of recognition Read More
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Human Factors Part 1: Reaction Time In Racing
January 9th, 2018
Today we are taking a more scientific approach to the side of speed, driver reaction time, and Reaction Time Components. Reaction Time In Racing Reaction time in racing can be a complicated subject, yet are very important. In an excerpt from Dr. Marc Green in his assessment of the Human Factors “…In many cases, the speed Read More
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Indoor Corporate Team Building Activities – LVGP
September 25th, 2017
Team Building Made Easy One way to boost morale and build relationships among employees is to incorporate indoor corporate team building activities in the office. Team building exercises improve productivity and help to increase motivation in the workplace. According to Forbes, “Team building is the most important investment you can make”. Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Read More
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Bachelor Parties Around The World – Lehigh Valley Grand Prix
September 11th, 2017
The Ultimate Bachelor Party The best bachelor parties around the world include food, beer, and tons of fun. The Bachelor Party is known worldwide as the last night of freedom before a man gets married, usually planned by the best man. It is the duty of the best man to make this night as fun Read More
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Fun Summer Activities – Lehigh Valley Grand Prix
July 10th, 2017
Summer Racing Clinic Beat the heat with fun summer activities at Lehigh Valley Grand Prix! Our summer racing clinic is July 10th, 11th, and 12th. The camp runs from noon to 4 PM each day and lunch is provided. The cost is $250 per junior racer (ages 8 through 14). Each day we do on Read More
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Father’s Day Race: SteelStacks Grand Prix
June 6th, 2017
Father’s Day Race Lehigh Valley Grand Prix has teamed up with ArtsQuest to host the inaugural SteelStacks Grand Prix race! On Sunday, June 18th, up to 30 teams will compete in three preliminary Le Mans-style races on a half-mile course designed by Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Owner, Mike McCreary. The outdoor track will be located Read More
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Go Karting Around the World
May 23rd, 2017
Go Karting Around the World Go Karting has come a long way since its beginning in the 1950s. This phenomenon isn’t just an American past time. Adrenaline junkies around the world enjoy racing at karting tracks across the globe. Some go kart racers have made a career out of their love of racing. Check out Read More
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Family Fun Night Done Right
April 18th, 2017
Fun for the Family Looking for Family Fun Night ideas? Look no further! LVGP offers fun for the entire family. With spring not fully sprung, the kids will have lots of pent up energy from sitting inside. Keep them occupied with high energy activities such as Go Karting. Our indoor track is perfect for family Read More
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