CJ Barrymore's prepares to open 3-story Indy SkyTrack go-kart attraction

Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press
Updated ·2 min read

C.J. Barrymore's in Clinton Township is getting ready to open its all-new, three-story Indy SkyTrack, a go-kart track standing 30 feet tall and running 1,500 feet long.

A grand opening for the $3-million track will take place May 3. Construction for the project, which is a renovation of an old track that was built in the 1980s, started in September.

The older, smaller track had a three-lane pit, where karts are loaded, which was doubled to six lanes in the renovation.

"We've broke ground the day after Labor Day. We've had a tremendous, mild winter, that allowed progress for construction to go really quickly," said David Dalpizzol, Vice President of C.J. Barrymore's.

The opening of the track also coincides with the park's 50th anniversary celebration.

The cost of an all-day wristband at C.J. Barrymore's, which includes access to the new track, and nearly all other attractions except the arcade and batting cages, is $49. Without the wristband, an individual ride on the Indy SkyTrack is $12.

C.J. Barrymore's is located at 21750 Hall Road.

Requirements for Indy SkyTrack

While there are no age restrictions, single riders of the new track must be at least 60 inches tall. If a person doesn't meet the height requirement to be a driver, double carts are available to allow a person 16 years or older to drive a cart for a passenger who is a minimum of 40 inches tall.

C.J. Barrymore's Indy SkyTrack hours

The track will officially open to the public at 8 p.m. May 3. The remainder of the park will still be accessible prior to the track's opening.

C.J. Barrymore's is currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 1, when summer hours begin and the park is open daily. The park will open Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

  • Friday hours: 4-11 p.m.

  • Saturday hours: noon to 11 p.m.

  • Sunday hours: noon to 8 p.m.

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