Malibu Grand Prix
Malibu Grand Prix (MGP) is an entertainment company that was popular during the 1970s and 1980s as a franchised miniature indy car racing track. The typical complex included a 3000-4000 sq ft. arcade with a concession stand and a race track outside, covering around 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft (1,900 m2) altogether.
Near the intersection of Interstate 264 and Poplar Level Road.
The Pasadena, California, site was located on the southwest corner of Foothill Blvd and Madre, just north of the 210 Freeway. The property now holds a medical office building with a parking lot.
The Tempe, Arizona, site on Hayden Road, south of McKellips Road closed in the mid-1990s. The land is now occupied by a Federal Express distribution facility.
The Tucson venue was located on 22nd Street, just east of Alvernon Way. It closed during the mid-1990s and has since been replaced by a number of fast-food restaurants.
Near Warner and Magnolia the site is still there with miniature golf, batting cages and other entertainment, it is now run as a Boomers! Parks and is owned by Palace Entertainment, but the Malibu Grand Prix attraction has been gone for many years. A California driver's license was needed to drive the cars there.
Originally located on Castleton Street, right next to the Pomona freeway, it featured a large arcade with the latest coin-operated games, 2–3 full-sized pay-per-play pool tables, along with the infamous go cart track. Both 3⁄4-scale Indy-Style race cars and smaller go-carts were raced on the track. MGP also owned/operated the fun center next door simply known as "Showboat". Showboat had its own arcade section, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, and a water park. Both places no longer exist; in their place is a Speedzone.
One of a few of the remaining facilities, the Malibu Grand Prix location in Tampa, Florida, became independent from the other locations, and the name was changed to Grand Prix Tampa. It includes two 18-hole miniature golf courses surrounded by ponds and obstacles, a game room, a snack bar, a 1/2-mile (800 m) race track with 3/4-scale Indy-style Formula race cars, a go-kart track for younger kids, and a recently added paintball field.
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