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K1 Speed hosts Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker:
K1 Speed was the host for Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker episode 5. During their lengthy 8-hour first date they ended up at K1 Speed for some fun, competition and a friendly wager. K1 speed is a great way to break the ice, energize your date and enjoy a fun activity that is sure to give you lots to talk about after the race. Watch the video of their date or check out some of the pictures from episode 5. The entire episode will re-air on FRI 5/09 at 3:00pm on BRAVO and MON 5/12 at 1:00pm on BRAVO.

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Uli Perez Wins Hard Charger Award in K1 Speed/Super Truck Debut at Irwindale.
K1 speeds super truck #16, driven by our own Uli Perez, takes home the Hard Charger award on Saturday April 26th at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. Uli had a tough qualifying run placing last but dialed in his truck just before the race began. Feeling much better in the race than the qualifier, Uli drove fast and clean avoiding accidents and passing several racers along the way, moving from 27th to13th place. This is the first Race Uli has ran in two years and I must say he did a very good job. Sponsored by K1 Speed and Super Truck Inc, The #16 truck made its way to the winners circle in its debut race. (Watch videos here)

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K1 SPEED's Boris Said tests the new BMW M3 - 03/25
Boris Said once again gets the opportunity to test drive the crème of the crop in high performance cars. This time the new BMW M3 was put to the test. In addition to Boris, fellow Racers Tommy Kendall, John Andretti and Graham Rahal joined in the fun as they competed in SPEED Channel's "The Ultimate Driver Challenge" which aired on March 25th.

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K1 SPEED partner Boris Said signs new deal - 03/20
Team Rensi Motorsports announced the signing of Said to drive the No. 25 No Fear Energy / Smithfield Foods Ford for the two Nationwide Series international races—in Mexico City and Montreal, Team Rensi PR reports. Said has inked a deal to race two of the road course races in the Nationwide Series for Team Rensi. As always, Said is a dangerous driver on the road circuits and gives Rensi a good shot at an upset victory.

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K1 SPEED Partner Boris Said testing the new Lamborgini Mucielago.
Lamborghini's $400,000 'extreme' supercar - The last true Lamborghini combines raw power, an earsplitting roar - and a few kinks. Fortune's Sue Zesiger Callaway takes it for a test drive. By Sue Zesiger Callaway, Fortune. Read More...

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K1 Speed Super Truck.
K1 Speed will be sponsoring the #16 super truck, driven by our own Uli Perez for the 2008 season at Irwindale speedway. The K1 Speed truck will be running a few races throughout the year and will be displayed at our K1 Speed locations during off race weekends. The #16 super truck will make its first race debut on Saturday April 26th at Irwindale Speedway.

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K1 Speed's newest indoor soccer team, the "K1 Kickers", will start their first season together at the Orange Indoor Sports Arena this month. The team is made up of Irvine and Anaheim K1 employees and a few family members. The team has some experienced and inexperienced players but they should have a great season. The K1 Kickers were founded to bring team work and unity from employees working in different K1 locations. We wish them the best of luck this season.

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NASCAR Drivers at K1 Speed.
With all of the rain over the weekend most of the action was happening just one mile West of California Speedway at K1 Speed Ontario. Today is the day that the track record at K1 Speed Ontario will finally be beat. Read More...

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K1 Speed Carlsbad - 02/28
Rock 105.3 hosts the morning Mikey show at K1 Speed, Carlsbad. Fans from all over San Diego joined us bright early to watch the Mikey show hosts battle it out on the track for fastest times. Mikey stated that "this is the most fun he has ever had doing a challenge morning show". Come join us for the Mikey show P1 Party on March 21, from 5-7 PM.

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Survivor Race - Anaheim - 02/28
K1 Speed's first Survivor Race was held at the Anaheim facility on Feb 28th, it was a great turn-out with over 50 racers attending this first for K1. The CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT was: Groups of 12 racers, each group
races a Grand Prix format race: 12 Lap Practise, 14 Lap Qualifying, 16 Lap Race. Top 5 of each group advance to Final. Top 12 racers advance to the Championship Final. Congratulations to Toby Rodriguez, the over all Champion winning the fantastic drifting helmet shown. Stay tuned for dates of the next chamionship. TOP DRIVERS COMPETE... 1 CHAMPION!

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K1 SPEED partner Boris Said Dominates Chevy Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge - 01/07.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y.- Boris Said dominated the Chevy Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, presented by Whelen Engineering, by winning both races on January 5th at the Olympic Sports Complex in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Read More...

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February 2008
Watch the video from the second Irvine Challenge GP event.

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January 2008
Watch the video from the first Irvine Challenge GP event.

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December 2007
K1 Speed celebrate their first Christmas party with over 200 employees and guests at the new facility in Anaheim. Photos

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December 2007
K1 Speed Anaheim opens it's doors, check out this unique ground breaking facility!

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November 2007
K1 Speed Irvine hosts Subaru for the launch of the new 2008 Impreza WRX STI. Watch the video...

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September 2007
NEW TRACK LAYOUT K1 Speed Carlsbad.

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September 2007
NEW TRACK LAYOUT K1 Speed Irvine.

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September 13-14 2007
K1 Speed at the Emmy's meet and greet event, see the photos.

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August 16 2007
K1 Speed Ontario - NOW OPEN!

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August 09 2007
K1 Speed Irvine and Boris Said host the Olympic Bob-sled team for an afternoon of racing.

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August 2007
K1 Speed host a private event for the Xgames Subaru Rally team featuring Pastrana, Colin McRae, Ken Block.
See pictures: K1 Irvine XGames

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June 27 2007
Latest K1 Speed facility opening in Torrance, California Spring 2008.

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