Quebec race car driver Alex Tagliani and his business partners recently launched a family entertainment centre at Plaza Sainte-Thérèse, Que., along Highway 15.
The TAG E-karting & Amusement Centre is open to the general public and is meant to provide them with a number of attractions; the centre features nine activities, including a combination of multi-level layout of three electric karting tracks, a laser tag game arena, six axe-throwing lanes, six bowling lanes, a Triotech 7D interactive cinema, a multi-sensory virtual reality experience, modern arcades, and an interactive children’s floor.
“After years of planning and preparations with challenges due to the pandemic, there is nothing more satisfying for our team than opening these doors for good,” said Alex Tagliani. “I am so excited to bring not only a variety of activities to families and adrenaline rush enthusiasts in the region, but the passion and love of racing I have.”
The cost of investment was $18 million, followed by several years of planning and development. The centre occupies 65,000 square feet in a brand-new building in Plaza Sainte-Thérèse.
“It is with pride to offer such a high level of quality, whether it be in our state-of-the-art activities or the exceptional gastronomical experience in our restaurant area,” said Tagliani. “I can assure you that we did as many trials with the culinary options as we did with the karting track we built!”
The amusement centre aims to employ 75 to 100 people in the upcoming weeks.
Tagliani has been involved in motor sports for several decades, and is known for his participation in karting, Formula Atlantic, Champ Car, IndyCar, and NASCAR. In 2015, he was inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame.
