NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOLA Motorsports Park will be holding a ribbon cutting of Throttle & Swing on Monday, May 19, ahead of its grand opening to the public on Wednesday, May 21. The event celebrates the 30-acre facility’s latest expansion, which will feature an 18-hole mini golf course, go-karting, an indoor arcade, a bar, a specialty craft pizza kitchen and an outdoor space with picnic tables, a stage, a bar, a playground and oversized lawn games.
Since launching its renovation program in 2022, the park has delivered new experiences to the New Orleans community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Throttle & Swing extension responds directly to guest demand for expanded entertainment options that appeal to both thrill-seeking young adults and families looking for memorable shared experiences beyond traditional racing attractions.
The new improvements include:
- 18-hole mini golf course
- Approx. 45 min to complete
- $20 unlimited play all day
- Go-karting
- Junior karts: ages 7+ (48 inches tall)
- Adult karts/ADA karts: ages 13+ (58 inches tall)
- Two-seater kart: 18+ or a parent/legal guardian of the passenger. Passenger must be 40” tall
- Minor waiver required; walk-ins welcome
- Arcade and bar
- Full-service bar with beer, wine, cocktails & coffee
- Indoor arcade with fan favorites and new-age games
- TVs at the bar, lobby, upstairs, and outdoor lounge areas – ideal for watching Pelicans or Saints games
- Lawn & lounge
- Shaded open-air space designed for socializing: picnic tables and casual seating
- Live music stage
- Large TVs for sports watch parties
- Kids’ playground
- Free wi-fi
- Pet-friendly
- Oversized backyard games like cornhole and yard pong
- Craft pizza kitchen
The organizers share that the purpose of the renovation is to create an all-inclusive social destination for the community, where locals can enjoy full-day experiences or interactive happy hours for date nights, parties, corporate outings, large events and more—all just a 20-minute drive from downtown. Throttle & Swing expands upon the venue’s existing amenities to blend competition, community, and comfort into one seamless experience…