For Mario Andretti, the move from racing champion to karting and games businessman was spurred by family

There aren’t many areas of racing where Mario Andretti hasn’t been a champion.

He’s won championships in FormulaOne, Indy Car, NASCAR and World Sportscar. He has won both the Indianapolis 500, which is one of Indy Car’s most famous races, and the Daytona 500, which is one of NASCAR’s most famous races.

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PHOTOS: Mario Andretti appears at grand opening celebration for Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Buford

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PHOTOS: A look at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games' new Buford location

Andretti Indoor Carting and Games offered a sneak peak at its new location in The Exchange at Gwinnett mixed use development on Tuesday. The new entertainment venue opens to the public on Thursday, with a grand opening scheduled for Saturday.

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Andretti Indoor Karting and Games now open in Buford, grand opening celebrations set for Saturday

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games opened the doors of its new location at The Exchange at Gwinnett mixed-use development near the Mall of Georgia in Buford to customers on Thursday, but its grand opening celebration is set for Saturday.

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