Top-notch experience led by instructors Chris and Derek for the M Driver's Program. There are a…read morelitany of valuable skills taught that will not only make you faster around the racetrack, but could save your life on real-world roads. I'd recommend it for anyone south of an intermediate level track driver. For these folks, more advanced courses are available, and I have full faith they'd be excellent as well. Itinerary: -1h classroom safety/racing fundamentals (lots of good info for the road, too) -Emergency mid-corner braking from highway speeds--M4 xdrive -Last-minute lane change, followed by emergency braking, from highway speeds--M2 -Skidpad (controlled initiation and recovery of oversteer/drifting)--M5 sedan -Lead/follow track laps at The Thermal Club raceway (real race track, adjacent to BMW's lower-speed "training oriented" facility) -Lunch (really a highlight. 2 salads, chicken breast, homemade meatballs. Better than many restaurant meals I had in the area.) -Timed autocross laps on BMW's own smaller track (little competition among the participants)--M2 -More lead/follow laps at The Thermal Club--M4 xdrive After experiencing the wear and tear these cars are put through in such a short time, I think the cost of admission is quite subsidized as well. Would definitely go back for further classes.

I did 1 day M school here and I enjoyed it but it's important to know why you're going. The…read moreinstructors were top notch but in the end it still felt more like an interactive BMW advertisement than a learning experience. You bounce around between models and events with barely enough time to really learn much. The competitive nature makes it difficult to stay focused on skills resulting in sloppiness. There's enough students that a lot of mistakes go uncorrected. Fortunately, I went into it with the goal of driving fast in a safe environment and someone else's car and maybe get a few general pointers. In that regards, it was a resounding success. I did feel like there was ample time for at least another 5 minutes on the drift track Some things that I wish their FAQ was clearer about: - There is a cafeteria and there is a very good lunch provided - If you're prone to motion sickness, be prepared. I brought along ginger chews and ended up giving out quite a few to others who were intending to drop out early otherwise. - Theres lots of breaks for water and restroom and you'll need them - Theres lots of good hotel prices in Indio and the drive is short I would consider doing some personalized instructions but otherwise, my conclusion is that racing career isn't in my future. Still, props to the staff.

Truly an amazing experience, Grandson races. middle weight MC rider 600-750cc (3 days of racing)read more

Love this place! Don't get me wrong, this place doesn't need Yelp to survive. I come here during…read morethe winter when Northern California racetracks are closed for moto. There's a place to store the trailer/motor home. There is an entrance fee. Lots of various track due to it being in the middle of no where. Showers are pretty awesome. Well maintained. 3 bathroom stalls, one is always out of order. 2 shower stalls, love. The. Water. Pressure. !!!!! So good. Has 15 minutes light and vent timer. Track waters down the whole bathroom after an event. Always have hand sanitizer and soap and paper towel. They just installed some new power outlets, but very few. Haven't used it yet, as I run off the motor home. Gas station available lowest being 91. Garages in the back but I believe they are all taken/sold out. Track owner pretty cool. Usually lunch from 12-1 on an event where if you're a member of the track you can ride unrestricted. Epic! Track itself goes counter clockwise and clockwise. Will be coming back each winter Oh! 4 stars because it's in the middle of the desert and I can't find permanent reference points so it's annoying... Recently re paved but chunks are coming up :( be careful!

This place is designed for go karts and supermotos, however, the turns aren't too tight for a…read moresport bike. It's a lot closer than Willow Springs and cheaper. Even Nikki Hayden can be seen there making track records on his supermoto. Admission is only $30, and they just require that you wear proper attire--but there are no equipment checks like at other race tracks. You can even camp there over night. But, bring your own food and water as it's several miles from a grocery store etc.

Beginner/Advance friendly race track for drifting and gripping…read more I started and learned how to drift at this track. I've been to the balcony and prefer Grange for it's technical turns which is perfect for underpowered cars to monsters hp cars. The owner, Jim, is very nice and delivers pizzas for $15 a pie. There are many car clubs that host events in particular SlideFactoryInc (www.slidefactory.org). Overall the venue is a fun, safe, and great for drifting.

Amazing time enjoyed watching all the cars sliding around the track even took my daughter and she…read moreliked it too definitely will go back here

Had such an awesome time drifting at apple valley! The bathrooms were super nice and clean. Great…read moreorganization. All the pits are covered and there's enough room to set up behind the pits in case you have trailer.

Ran our first Sprint 5k with Spartan and I gotta say, this was a dusty location but I'm grateful…read morefor how close it is to San Diego. Parking was a little confusing since you had to make your own spot as it got super crowded at one point but thankfully it wasn't an issue since we left plenty of time. If you're coming here to run a race or ride bikes, plan for it to be windy and full of dust. I'm glad we had face coverings! My only complaint for Spartan is they didn't have more places for shade because it got pretty toasty at 80 degrees. Otherwise, it was a great location and a great set up for a race! We're hooked and already planning our next race for the trifecta this year

In March 2022, I came here for a full day's shift volunteering as a builder in preparation for the…read morecoming weekend's Spartan race. I didn't do said race, opting instead to use my voucher for the 21k in Big Bear. However, I figured I should experience it myself someday... well that day turned into a two-year time-skip. A dusty landscape with lots of mini spiky plant balls and weather teetering between 90 and 100 deg F, it's not the most scenic of places, but as an obstacle course there's some beauty to its emptiness. The dryness of the surrounding mountains made up the first portion of the race for both the 5k and 10k races (no 21k). Dust kicked up relatively easily from the runners, but overall, the course was clean. The route then weaved through the racetracks, passing pipe tunnels, and into certain rocky areas of a dried-up riverbed before coming back to the racetracks. When I volunteered to do the pre-run on Sunday, I got a good sense of how tranquil riding a motorbike around here might feel during the early mornings or early evenings. During Spartan days, cars drive early morning into Magee Rd instead of the main entrance to funnel between staff, volunteers, and the general crowd. The drive is kinda bumpy, and without signs it was difficult to find your way out. With that said, it was a fun weekend not too far from LA.

Easily one of my husband's and my favorite places to ride/rage on dirt bikes. Great place for…read morebeginners and advanced riders. They water the tracks so the dirt is always great. If you're looking for an opportunity to ride with others you may can find it there as well if you're not shy about approaching people. I highly recommend this track.

Hadn't been on a track in about 4 years, and went to Cahuilla today. Couldn't have been better,…read moregreat weather and perfect track. Had an awesome time, thank you!!!

I've been going here for pretty much my entire life. I love it. I love it. I love it. The only…read morething I hate is the stupid stocks. I mean, street stocks and the funny stocks I mean, factory stocks. The only good thing here is the sprint cars I would rate it to five but the circus that is the street stocks and factory stocks knocks it down to a four of them that I love this place.

Advertised as the CRA Sprint Car opener I expected a lot if not all Sprint Cars but instead there…read morewere only like 13 Sprints sharing the venue with super stocks which I don't care for. I see the season schedule calls for more of the same throughout the year. What happened to the 30 car Sprint events and 50 lap mains? I think this track might be done? I will no longer be making the long drive out and paying $35 entry and $20 to park just to see 13 Sprint cars racing for like 30 minutes.

What a time it is at the Del Mar Racetrack! The best memories come from betting and drinking with…read moreyour friends rooting for your favorite horse. Del Mar Racetrack is a must when visiting San Diego and is such a fun experience. My friends and I usually take the Amtrak train from Orange County to Del Mar station, they have shuttles to take you from the train to the venue for free which is nice. Dress to impress as well, they have a dress code but not too many people follow it. Some people go all out with suits, dresses and fancy dress wear. Tickets are affordable and they have a variety of ticket packages to choose from, we usually sit in GA area. As for the venue itself, its beautiful from the outside and the track is well maintained. If you look from the balcony, you can see the ocean! It's pretty confusing in my opinion to navigate each floor and where to find food concessions. They need to upgrade the building and rennovate the interior. The food here isn't too good but Tanner's Prime Burgers is a must. Betting is also confusing so I would recommend looking up a Youtube vid or ask some people around the stadium on how to do it. When in doubt, hammer Fresu, Rispoli, Berrios or Hernandez!

Del Mar is always a delightful venue for races, food, and wine events. It's beautifully surrounded…read moreby greenery as well as fabulous people. Never a dull moment! One of the great things as well is that you're minutes away from Downtown Del Mar which is a must for dining, cocktails, and entertainment! Highly recommend!

Man, I really wanted to like this place, but after my first visit to see the Monster Truck Wars, I…read moream not sure I will ever go back. This review is specifically for the Monster Truck War event. Tickets were so much cheaper than the Monster Jam, so it was very appealing to take my son. I purchased the $40 VIP ticket. A complete waste of money. There was nothing VIP about our experience. There was no reserved seating. The ticket was supposed to get you into the Pit Party a little early and early to grab your seats. The problem was there was no one checking tickets, so everyone arriving at the same time was going into the pit party and saving their seats in the front rows. I could have had my same seats and go to the pit party with a regular $15 ticket and no one would have known the difference. They were doing rides on Monster Trucks. We were standing in line and the announcer kept promoting the rides on the loud speakers for $15 a person. When we got our chance to ride, we were told it was $20 and that the announcer was wrong. The announcer literally said $15 again while I was questioning it, at I was told it's $20 no expections. If you have a wheel chair or a stroller, good luck. Everything is dirt and broken asphalt in all of the seating and walking areas. If you are in the seats closet to the track, it's the worst. Very hard to walk without falling. The Monster Truck show it's self was ok, except for the cloud of dust that covered the seats when they did donuts. Be sure to cover your face. Overall, it was just not enjoyable. I would rather spend the extra money to watch the Monster Trucks at Snap Dragon next time they are here.

This is our home away from home ! We love dirt track racing !…read more The staff is really helpful and it's a great atmosphere