Kart Madness Offers Chance For Test Rides, Karting Information at New Jersey Motorsports Park

Millville, N.J. (May 12, 2009) - Drivers looking to upgrade their karting equipment, as well as those hoping to finally "get into the game," will get their opportunity at Kart Madness this weekend at F1 New Jersey. The world-class karting facility at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. will host a variety of manufacturers and karting experts on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.

Kart Madness will host vendors from SSC East, Kosmic Kart, Merlin chassis/Doty Racing, and CFMotorsports. Each manufacturer will have representatives available to answer questions about individual karts, chassis and engines available for sale.

By appointment through each manufacturer and vendor, test drives are available for those looking to purchase a kart beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening on one of the F1 New Jersey track configurations.

F1 New Jersey will still be open throughout the weekend from 5 p.m. until 7:30 with the track's acclaimed arrive and drive program, which provides rental karts, helmet, suits and other safety equipment for just $35 per session.

Additionally, this weekend also hosts both an F1 New Jersey club race with classes for a variety of karts. Practice time is available for the club race on Saturday at a cost of $55 for the day, with a $65 entry fee for Sunday's race. F1 New Jersey also hosts a regional qualifier on Sunday for the Rotax Max Challenge national event to be held later this summer in Oklahoma City, Okla.

More information on F1 New Jersey and this weekend's programs are available by calling (856) 327-8000 ext. 8131.

Sitting on over 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park is conveniently located to Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, and offers diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The facility includes two world-class road courses (Thunderbolt and Lightning), an exclusive motorsports country club known as the Drivers Club, the Breighton Room Restaurant open to the general public, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in America. Opened in July 2008, New Jersey Motorsports Park hosts eight major motorsports events in 2009. The 2009 spectator schedule opened with the Verizon Wireless 250 presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 in May, and also includes the Formula X weekend featuring the Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda and a host of Mazda-powered race series, as well as All Revved Up; the debut of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Pro Road Race Series, including the American Superbike class and the new Daytona Sportbike program; the return of the ARCA/ReMax Series as the only road course visit on the series schedule; a Ferrari Challenge event and the excitement of two separate Vintage race weekends.

For more information on New Jersey Motorsports Park, F1 New Jersey, Breighton Room, or to purchase tickets, visit www.njmp.com or call 856-327-7217. Children 12 and under are admitted free to every event at New Jersey Motorsports Park.