Buzz-A-Rama Re-Opens After Summer Break

Buzz-A-Rama, the slot car racing venue that’s been at 69 Church Avenue for 48 years, re-opened this past weekend after their 3-month summer break. A favorite for generations, News12 stopped by to speak with customers who say they’ve been coming for years, and with 88-year-old owner Frank “Buzz” Perri, who notes he’s the last of a vanishing hobby.

“In the first two years of when I was open, there were 45 places like this in the whole city of New York,” Buzz told News12. “And now? Now, I am the lone survivor.”

If you’ve never been, it’s open on Saturdays from 2-7pm and on Sundays from 2-6pm. It’s a popular spot for birthday parties — check their calendar for availability and call 718-853-1800 for more info.

Photo by Buzz-A-Rama