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Attendees experience action-packed learning, real-world insights, and family-like networking at Fun Warehouse Myrtle Beach, SC — The FEC Success Institute, hosted September 23–24, 2025, at Fun Warehouse in Myrtle Beach, SC, delivered two days of high-energy training, networking, and hands-on learning for current and aspiring Family Entertainment…

Chattanooga, TN — July 2025 — Amusement Products is excited to announce that the Fall 2025 FEC Success Institute will be hosted at a new location: Fun Warehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 23–24, 2025. This special off-site edition continues the Institute’s mission of delivering…

Amusement Products made a bold statement at this year’s Kart Expo in Michigan, where we didn’t just showcase our karts—we raced them head-to-head against the best European models in the business. From power and handling to durability and tech, our Model E electric kart left a lasting…

FEC Success Institute, the industry’s longest running educational program, is scheduled to resume March 4-5, 2025. The twice-yearly event is hosted by Amusement Products in Chattanooga, TN. The educational event will delve into relevant FEC topics and current trends in attraction mix, construction, insurance, feasibility, debit systems,…

After successfully being able to recharge their electric go-karts in under five minutes for a five-minute race, Amusement Products now has the ability to recharge a fleet of electric go-karts in under 3.5 minutes, eliminating the need for a double fleet of karts. “In the past, the…

Amusement Products will host the FEC industry’s longest running educational event, FEC Success Institute, at their manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN, September 24-25, 2024. As the family entertainment industry continues to grow and evolve, Amusement Products’ FEC Success Institute has provided quality education since 1997 for anyone…

Amusement Products recently hosted the first of two FEC educational sessions for 2024 at their manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. Groups assembled from coast to coast to attend FEC Success Institute, the industry’s longest-running education program for family entertainment centers. While 60% of attendees are in the…

After 25 years of conducting FEC Success Institute classes at their manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN, Amusement Products announces a change of venue to Atomic City Family Fun Center in Paducah, KY from September 26-27, 2023. The 2-day seminar covers a variety of topics in depth to…

Amusement Products has recently reached an agreement with VEX Solutions to become the sole distributor of VEX VR systems in North America. Amusement Products will assume the manufacturing and installation of all new VEX Arenas and VEX Adventure systems. VEX will continue to create unique and exciting…

Former VP and Director of Research and Development John Denham recently retired from Amusement Products, a leader in FEC attractions manufacturing. Since his retirement, however, John still spends several hours a week consulting and managing special projects. Prior to John’s 24 years of service with Amusement Products,…

Amusement Products, LLC recently hosted the first of two FEC Success Institute seminars of 2022 on March 8-9. More than 20 registered groups were comprised of those just starting their FEC journey to established family fun centers seeking ways to improve their business and enhance their product…

Amusement Products is set to host their first of two FEC Success Institute sessions this March 8-9, 2002, at their manufacturing warehouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “This is a tremendous opportunity for anyone wanting to own a family entertainment center to meet everyone in one location that may…

Remember when the biggest advantage to win a go-kart race depended on if you were lucky enough to get “the fast kart” in the pit? And if you didn’t get that kart it was basically “game over?” For gas karts, that problem would still apply today. The…

Amusement Products hosted the second of their twice-yearly FEC Success Institute classes October 5-6, 2021, in Chattanooga, TN. After a 2020 Covid-19 shutdown, the popular event resumed its in-person event in June 2021. Both events were well attended with October’s event surpassing June’s overall number of groups…

Amusement Products sadly announces the passing of Jay M. Grant, Sr., company CEO. He leaves behind a legacy that helped shape commercial go-kart manufacturing as a prominent and popular attraction in the FEC industry.   Before Amusement Products, there was Golf Players, Inc., where Jay worked as an…

The FEC Success Institute will return June 8-9, 2021 as an in-person event. Hosted by Amusement Products in Chattanooga, TN, this will be the 25th year that the training program has been conducted after being cancelled for the last year due to COVID-19.   “With the increasing availability…

In early February 2021, Amusement Products participated with FEC industry partners to develop a survey to help us understand FEC operators’ plans for attending in-person and virtual events for the remainder of 2021. Thank you to all who responded to the survey! The information you provided will…

Amusement Products’ president, Dutch Magrath, wants FEC owners to be aware of funding available that may help save their businesses. As an FEC owner himself, Dutch has prepared a document that outlines the basic criteria of the funding, but strongly advises owners to check with their accountants,…

US, October 29th, 2019 — Amusement Products, a leader in the family entertainment center industry, and Inowize, developer of the VR Quest Arena, announced they will work together on distributing VR solutions to family entertainment centers throughout North America. As an exclusive distributor, Amusement Products will be responsible for consultancy, installation…

In the last part of 2018, Amusement Products introduced Power Up Karting to the Family Entertainment Center industry at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) trade show in Orlando. The immersive Power Up Karting Game experience is achieved by driving over brightly lit color-changing…

Beech Bend, Bowling Green, Kentucky, will introduce the unusual bumper car turned laser shooting game this summer with their new attraction, Lazer Fury 360. A Laser Fury 360 Galactic Defense System from Amusement Products LLC, Lazer Fury 360 combines full vertical and horizontal motion with interactive game play. Riders’ vehicles are equipped with a laser cannon to shoot…

Featured in Instant RePlay E-News.The pros at Amusement Products debuted a brand-new way to go-kart at this year’s IAAPA show: Power Up Karting. By using color-changing tiles embedded in the go-kart track, players can now earn “powers” that alter their car and those of their competitors. Much…

Go-Kart Manufacturer Works to Lift All FECs & Goes All-In with Electric by Matt Harding While there hasn’t been a “race” to the top of the electric go- kart mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Amusement Products has certainly gotten itself into the pole position, with a focus on efficient…

What do a premier go-kart manufacturer like Amusement Products LLC, and a Bass Pro Shop world-class resort have in common? For starters, they both have a long-standing reputation for providing second-to-none quality products and services. In addition, both companies are dedicated to providing exceptional and positive, memorable…

(as posted on Lake News Online) Miner Mike’s is only months away from housing the largest elevated, indoor go-kart track in the country. Nearly 10 years ago, Miner Mike’s in Osage Beach had the vision of installing a new go-kart track at its facility. It would be…

As a former family entertainment center owner/operator for over 19 years, John has been part of the Amusement Products team since 1997. His firsthand experience in troubleshooting typical operational issues and assisting Amusement Products in overcoming and preventing these issues, as well as submitting ideas for improving…

Amusement Products LLC has promoted Cindy Harrell to the position of Vice President of Operations. Cindy has been with Amusement Products since 2004, and will use her extensive knowledge of the company and the FEC industry to oversee day to day operations, from production to shipping. Her…