Ryan Lesher saved me at a Laguna Seca track day after my clutch slave went out on my Miata. He took…read moretime out of his busy day to inspect the car, find the problem, have someone drive the part over from Salinas and fix it with time for me to get back out on the track. While we were waiting he looked over the rest of my car and helped me understand how to improve safety, reliability and handling. After he was finished he even cleaned off the parts surrounding the clutch hydraulics so leaks would be easier to spot in the future. Would give higher than 5 stars if possible.

Ryan has something that many of the others in the industry lack: Incredible service. Normally I'd…read moresay customer service, but I haven't even paid for his services yet and he's been fantastic. I reached out to him for a measurement request on the hood vents of a GT4 Mustang and he responded to me quickly (within an hour) and provided the exact measurement info I needed. I haven't even been a customer of his yet and he has far exceeded most shops I've been a paying customer at. I can say that, without a doubt, any time I'm at the tracks in northern California he will be the first person I contact for when I need support. Absolutely fantastic.

Attended The Ferrari Challenge at Laguna Secca Race Track,…read more Amazing place and Ferrari pulled out all the stops entertaining at Casa Ferrari. Beautifully catered by Bernardus. If you get a chance to be invited, Go.

Love this track but have to deduct a star because the corkscrew doesn't have a screen to see what…read morethe announcers are saying or who's in what position. Add a screen and it's easily a 5 star venue and track!

I was researching for go karting teams around the Bay Area and SSi was mentioned several times so I…read moredecided to give them a try. The team is a family run operation with Jason being the head coach (also a semi-pro racer) and Maria handling all the logistics. I booked an arrive & drive session for their 100cc kart at Sonoma Raceway and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations. The kart was in immaculate condition and fine tuned specifically to my build; I met with them a week in advance to do measurements to ensure proper fitment, which was a first for me. Jason and his crew were giving me solid advice throughout the day, answered all my questions, and even gave in-depth guidance on taking the next steps with purchasing my own kart. You can absolutely see the care and passion they have for this sport and how they want to help you progress into a better driver. Although their main focus is driver development through SIM training, they are truly devoted to helping you grow as a driver and ensure you have a fun time.

We hired SSI Racing team to come out to our office for filming. The staff was great! Maria, Jason…read moreand Carlos helped out staff moving the Go Karts around for particular shots, they let the cast and crew have fun with the simulator in the trailer. I would love to join them on the track one day. Thank you so much for your outstanding customer service!

Great way to spend the morning. Well organized race. Great showing and probably around 5000…read morerunners. Good sponsors, announcers, volunteers, and security. Looked at racing it for a few years but always forgot the dates and missed it. Randomly stumbled on the race page earlier in the week and signed up. Worthy cause for Pat Tillman. He was from the area where I grew up in Almaden Valley, so I am quite familiar with his story. Also, Santana Row is in my backyard so I had to race it. It is a short race but running fast is fun. The one thing is that the cost for the photos they take of you is pricey. I'd rather get a photo crossing the finish rather than the medal or tee-shirt. Haha. Not sure why they changed the date to middle of winter. They should move it to spring or early summer. When you finish, you are sweaty/cold and unless you have your car at the Row or people to meet you at the finish, you have to make it back to the start to pick up your car in the cold likely wet/cold without a jacket. I think they would get way more participants if they move the date to warmer months. They could also have the start and finish at Santana Row which would allow you to go to your car to grab a jacket at the finish and enjoy the festivities. Just a suggestion.

A very well organized race. Starts at the SAP Center and ends at Santana Row. The course is…read moremostly flat, you run under a few overpasses. I did enjoy running through San Jose, a good way to see the city. They were very strict with the corral starts. This was my first time doing this race, so I'm guessing the rain probably limited the crowds lining the streets. I did enjoy the 8K distance, something different. Finishing on Santana Row was cool as you could smell breakfast cooking as the restaurants were opening. The shuttles back were great, well organized, comfortable, and quick. I can see why this event is so popular!!

What a fun annual tradition :) If you're looking for a…read moreclassic end-of-summer weekend outing, this fair always delivers the perfect coast-meets-community vibe. Highlights: - Classic fair Eats: Giant turkey legs, funnel cakes, deep-fried treats, and local food stalls. - Rides & Shows: Carnival rides, live music stages, and fun livestock exhibits. - Perfect Weather: Much cooler walking around here than the hot inland fairs. My advice to other would be to Come early in the afternoon to beat the main evening crowds and secure easier parking! Fun but a little pricey & Parking was a SERIOUS pain so I'm giving it 4 stars

This review is for the RV Park. 3 &1/2 stars…read more RV Park offers full hook-up but is basically a gravel parking lot. The sites aren't quite level so make sure you have leveling blocks. The spaces are also fairly tight. We could clearly hear our neighbors inside their RV's while we were in ours. If you intend to sleep in - you will experience some challenges as airplanes depart at around 5:ish in the AM, and continue throughout the day. The customer service was excellent and the location is perfect.

My son got invited to a couple of quick birthday races from his friend at school and he had a…read moreblast. I will say I'm glad I wasn't on the track with these teen boys but I'm glad they had fun. The restroom was nice and clean. I didn't try any food or play any games so my review is based off of my 13 year olds reaction. He enjoyed it so much we found another go kart place in Reno while we were there and took him to that one too!

Where do I begin... called a total of 3 times to clarify information and possible scenarios before…read moredriving up 2-3 hours to celebrate a buddies birthday and have some fun. Unfortunately we only had 7 so we couldn't do the 8 person reservation. I called to get info about wait times (I understand that they can't give me an exact estimate so I told them give me worse case scenario) and I was advised that the group of 7 could have some long wait times so we opted to just come up with 3 of us. Upon arrival, place was dead other than 2-3 staff members within sight. We asked the individual behind the counter some basic questions being first timers at that location, we ended up purchasing 2 races and we received 1 for free because it was Tuesday and that was just a deal they had. After they took our money they said "well it could be about 30 minutes until you all race" which we responded saying that it's totally fine we will hangout thank you. Well since we had 30 minutes to kill why not buy some arcade credits and mess around (very mediocre arcade at best). After we purchased arcade credits, about 15 minutes went buy another employee came up to us to let us know that if we wanted to race we would have to wait till about 4:45-5pm because a group rented out the facility and there's just nothing they can do. Keep in mind when we purchased our races, 2:23pm to be exact, we got told 30 minutes. Somehow between multiple phone calls to confirm before the long drive and the day of upon arrival purchasing our races not a single individual let us know about this possible booking. ALSO no we did not show up before this group event, they were already there. Which in their defense the employee giving us a refund said "well we are not allowed to tell people about bookings". Great totally understandable I run a business my self and I understand private information etc. however the lying of race times, letting us wait for a bit and following up with "if you don't take the refund we will give you 2 extra races" well thanks but I find it hard to believe we got the full reasoning behind the situation... also to add more context, no we weren't those customers causing issues, being overly loud, or causing any sort of issues. Civilized beings and in return got a pretty S*** end of the stick. K1 speed its self is great but this location is ran by some individuals that have zero interest in making the experience rememberable. K1s slogan "Arrive and Drive" they have printed on their business cards left out crucial information. Arrive and drive past. Keep your money and spend it with a business that will give you the proper attention. Not asking to be treated like royalty. Just some common decency.

Yes, I'd change that part so it's clear they did have Monster Jam RC trucks, just not Sparkle Smash…read morespecifically: This was my first time coming here, but my husband has been here before. He wanted to stop by to check out the RC cars and boats, and even he was surprised by how much the store had changed since the last time he visited! There was honestly so much to look at. They have a HUGE variety of RC stuff--cars, trucks, boats, planes, parts, accessories, different bodies, and so much more. They even work on and repair RC cars there, which is really convenient. For me, the coolest part was the indoor RC track! Since this was my first time here, I was honestly amazed watching everyone race their little RC cars around the track . I didn't realize how big of a hobby this was, so it was actually really fun to watch. They also have an entire rock-crawling room with rocks, bridges, ramps, and different obstacles for the RC trucks, which was really cool to see. The guy working there was also really nice. He greeted us when we came in and answered all of my husband's questions. He was friendly and took the time to talk to us without making us feel rushed. They also had several Monster Jam RC trucks, which immediately caught my attention . I specifically asked about the Sparkle Smash truck. They didn't have that particular one, but he said they might get it later on. He also told us to come back because they're having a Monster Jam event soon, and now I'm actually interested in coming back for it! My husband already knew about this place, but as a first-time visitor, I was really impressed. Even though RC cars aren't really my hobby, I still had a good time looking around and watching everyone race. Between the huge selection, indoor track, rock-crawling area, repair services, and friendly customer service, we'll definitely be back!

I had the pleasure of connecting with Will regarding getting my sons started with RC planes. Will…read morewas very knowledgable and informative. He wa very patient with us and told us exactly what we need to get started without trying to sell us. I would recommend Will for anything RC related!

Santa Clara Pal BMX is such a great place and program designed to bring friends and families…read moretogether. Three days a week, racing takes place here in a safe and fun environment. The race track is top notch... it is rated as one of the nicest tracks in the nation. What is even better than having this local gem of a race track so close is all of the great people involved. The track operators have such a love for their people , the families , the track and the sport in general. What they provide for the kids who come out here every week is huge! This sport, track , program and all of the families are all so welcoming and positive. The sense of accomplishment, fun, discipline and camaraderie you get from BMX racing and Santa Clara Pal is very tough to replicate. Even if you are not into competing on two wheels, you should go out to this track and check it out...Tuesday, Friday and Sundays. It's always free to spectate and enjoy all of the fun and excitement.

I have to give Nick and crew 5 stars for the excellent job running and Managing the track. For the…read morepast several race seasons they have gone above and beyond to make all the events go smoothly and treat everyone as family. This track is a 5 star plus facility and no one will be disappointed. I highly recommend!

This is the most beautiful race I've ever done. Even though it's been so long, I still have fond…read morelifelong memories. I've done the marathon relay multiple times with the same friends and you can't get over how gorgeous the course is, as you're smack dab in the heart of Big Sur. For the marathon relay, you divide the 26.2 miles between friends, ranging from ~5-7 each. Some of the not so glam parts are waking up super early, getting shuttled to your post. It's pretty cold and if you're in the later legs of the race, you gotta wait in the bus until you get tagged to go by your friend. Make sure you've gone to the bathroom! Once you start your part, there are volunteers along the way offering snacks, water, playing music (drums and even a piano!) etc. and port o potties as well. There are markers noting the miles you've completed. After you finish your leg of the race, you can opt to wait at the bus to take you back to the end or you can just keep going and enjoy the beautiful ocean, flowers, fresh air, boulders- if you are in the earlier part, you get to cross Bixby bridge. I chose the latter and probably ended up finishing a half marathon! (With stops for pics along the way of course.) When you cross the finish line, you get your awesome unique clay medal, there are food packages, beer, massage stations (which are always taken!) etc. waiting for you and it was such a rush to reunite with my friends. If you love running and nature, I highly recommend this gorgeous race!

I ran my very first marathon back in 2003. I've always heard from other runners that if you had to…read moreonly run one marathon, that the Big Sur Marathon would be that one. Many years later, I finally got around to entering their drawing and getting a spot for the marathon this year. Unfortunately, with less than a month to go, there was a road slip-out near Rocky Creek due to heavy rain. Since the road couldn't be repaired in time for the race, the course was modified to an out-and-back course. According to their history page on their website, there were 3 other years (1995, 1998, and 2011) where the course had to be modified due to weather related road issues. The normal course is point-to-point from Big Sur up to Carmel. Instead of taking a shuttle ride down to Big Sur, we were bussed over to the start line in Carmel. The race from the expo to the finish line was very well organized and managed. The venue for the race expo/packet pick-up was at the Monterey Conference Center. The process was very well streamlined with signs throughout the conference center. Bib pick-up and bus tickets were upstairs. The vendor booths were on the first floor. I liked that the long sleeve race shirt was made with recycled material, but the design wasn't that great. Even with the modified course, we were still treated to some very beautiful views! I was hoping for this to be a one-and-done marathon, but I just might need to return for another year as we never got to run across the famous Bixby Bridge.