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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Sex offender jailed after approaching Central Point teens ... Police: Man driving federal vehicle taken from Burns refuge arrested ... Voters may decide whether state should take over Josephine County Jail ... Sex offender jailed after approaching Central Point teens ... Police: Man driving federal vehicle taken from Burns refuge arrested ... Voters may decide whether state should take over Josephine County Jail ... BUSINESS Go Kart Hero shuts its doors Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Jan. 14, 2016 at 7:51 AM Updated Jan 14, 2016 at 4:50 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Jan. 14, 2016 at 7:51 AM Updated Jan 14, 2016 at 4:50 PM » Social News A Medford indoor go-kart facility has closed, according to an announcement posted on the company's Facebook page. Go Kart Hero, just west of the Medford airport, wrote Wednesday that the company has "ceased operations and closed permanently." "Nothing to do with our great customers, unfortunately it's just a business decision," company management wrote. The company opened in 2013 at a 30,000-square-foot facility on 550 Airport Road, a former warehouse site. Owner Donald Becklin declined additional comment Thursday, but said the decision to close was his. The business offered a range of go-karts — 5.5 to 9 horsepower vehicles — for entry-level riders to veterans. According to the company's website, www.gokarthero.com , the 0.14-mile track has nine turns, though company officials said they changed the track's configuration once or twice annually. Anyone who has made a deposit for an upcoming birthday party or has a gift card with an outstanding balance should contact the company for a refund, either at 541-494-5278, or by email at [email protected] . Refund checks will be issued at the end of the month, company officials wrote. "It's been a great three years in business and we thank the Rogue Valley and our customers for your support," the Facebook post reads. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Jan. 14, 2016 at 7:51 AM Updated Jan 14, 2016 at 4:50 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501