On
January 17, local VIPs and dignitaries were on hand for the grand
opening of the new, 120,000-square-foot indoor corporate event and
recreational kart racing facility known as Grand Prix New York Racing,
LLC (GPNY). The new venue is designed to provide companies and
organizations in the New York Metro-area with a unique alternative for
team-building exercises, offsite outings, and corporate meetings and
conferences. GPNY already has several private functions booked before
it opens its doors to the general public on February 12.
The facility was inaugurated when Mount Kisco Mayor, J. Michael
Cindrich, driving one of the facility’s 55 Sodi RX7 gasoline-powered
karts, burst through an unfurled banner — GPNY’s unique version of a
ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following Cindrich in their karts were State
Representative, Adam T. Bradley; Westchester County Executive, Andrew
J. Spano; Westchester County Director of Economic Development, Sal
Carrera; Westchester County Director of Tourism, Kim Sinistore;
Westchester County Deputy Director of Tourism, Michael J. Lavery; and
Mount Kisco Trustee, Peter Grunthal.
Mayor Cindrich led the five-lap race on one of GPNY’s two
quarter-mile-long, asphalt-paved tracks. After removing his helmet,
head sock, and neck brace, he addressed GPNY’s Management team and the
crowd of approximately 75 guests in his royal blue Grand Prix New York
racing suit.
“I’m very excited,” Mayor Cindrich said. “We’ve collaborated on making
this a state-of-the-art facility. We’re going to be here to help you
through the growing process. We wish you the best of luck.”
“This has been six years in the making,” said Sy Aryeh, Managing Member
of GPNY. “We look forward to being able to present a very additive
product to Westchester and Mount Kisco. I’m happy to say we’re booked
out two to three months already.” Mr. Aryeh was joined by his business
partners, President Yury Lyalko; Vice President of Sales and Marketing,
Nat Mundy; and Racing Director, Ari Gatoff.
“This is a great measure,” said County Executive Spano. “This is so
unique, not only for Mount Kisco, but for the whole county. I tell you,
I’m definitely coming back.”
Mr. Carrera, Director of Economic Development, added, “There’s nothing
like this. We have hotels and conference centers, but this takes the
cake.”
“It’s [GPNY] great for meetings and conferences…a great multi-use
venue,” said Ms. Sinistore. “But it’s also a sport. It’s fun. It’s
stress-relieving. And remember, women, we can do it all as well.
Please, spread the word.”
For the occasion, the GPNY lobby was adorned with high performance
automobiles supplied by Lotus of Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn. Food and
drinks were supplied by Restaurateurs Jason Apfelbaum and Lance Root,
who will operate GPNY’s restaurant, “Fuel,” which is slated to open
March 1 and will serve delicious, freshly prepared American cuisine.
Apfelbaum and Root will also operate GPNY’s in-house catering service
for events and functions.
In addition to its two racetracks, GPNY provides exhibit spaces, a
gaming room, lounges, dining rooms, and eight conference rooms. The
conference rooms can be kept separate or combined into two larger rooms
and are equipped with the latest audio/visual equipment ― including
built-in HD-LCD screens; CD, DVD, and stereo sound; wireless
microphones; and cable television. High-speed wireless service is
available everywhere in the facility.
Currently, GPNY has booked 35 events between now and March, including
the Northern Westchester Hospital Grand Prix Ball, which has been
rescheduled for Saturday, March 8.
With in-house event planners, GPNY assists organizations with events
that will suit them best. These include team-building programs that
help corporate employees communicate more effectively while under
pressure and improve their problem solving skills; social events such
as fundraisers, holiday parties, galas, and other functions; as well as
racing events such as endurance racing and time trials, to name only a
few. The facility can accommodate up to 1,200 patrons for any given
event.
Grand Prix New York, LLC is located at 333 North Bedford Road Mount Kisco, New York 10549. Phone: 914-241-3131.
About Grand Prix New York Racing:
Located in Mount Kisco, New York, Grand Prix New York Racing, LLC
(GPNY) is one of the largest indoor racing, entertainment, and
corporate event venues in the country. GPNY (
www.gpny.com
) boasts a 120,000-square-foot facility with two state-of-the-art
racetracks, sophisticated conference rooms, a business center, special
events services, and an elegant restaurant and bar. GPNY gives back to
the community by offering driver training programs and funding
renewable energy projects to help offset the output of greenhouse gas
emissions.
Photo:Mount Kisco Mayor J. Michael Cindrich, driving through an unfurled banner in GPNY’s unique ribbon-cutting ceremony
