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!

We had a large group (36 teenage racers) event today. Our host, Steven, was efficient and very…read morekind. We had a great time!

it was a fun straightforward process. first time racing and i'd definitely come back again!read more

My experience of Ramadan iftar at Club Sportiva was truly memorable, and it was largely thanks to…read morethe exceptional service provided by Evangelina. She went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the evening was perfect. Her attention to detail and personalized care made the iftar truly special, and I left with a deep appreciation for her professionalism and hospitality. Shout out to Sia and all the staff, thanks Club Sportiva! Sam Samotors

We recently hosted our company party at Club Sportiva, and I felt compelled to share our experience…read morefor others searching for the perfect corporate event venue. As someone who plans large company events while juggling a full-time job, I know how stressful it can be to find a space that checks all the boxes: an impressive venue, efficient and friendly staff, ample entertainment options, and reliable vendor connections for everything from catering and music to photo booths, balloons, and even stylish furniture. Club Sportiva delivered on all fronts. Working with Emma, their Event Specialist, was an absolute pleasure. She is a true professional--organized, responsive, and incredibly flexible, even when we needed to make last-minute changes. Emma coordinated seamlessly with all our vendors on the night of the event, managed her team with ease, and regularly checked in with me to ensure everything was running smoothly. She stayed until the very end, making sure every detail was handled and that I, as the planner, could actually enjoy the event too. We hosted over 250 guests, including families with children, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. In fact, the only complaint I heard was from a child who didn't get one last turn on the car simulator before their parents said it was time to go! Club Sportiva was the perfect choice--elegant, well-organized, and versatile. They helped us plan an unforgettable, fun, and well-executed event within our budget. Emma's expertise and hands-on support made a world of difference. As someone who has planned many corporate events, I can confidently say that working with Emma and the Club Sportiva team was a rare and exceptional experience--and her level of service comes at no additional cost. That kind of value is priceless.

Loving my sons Quarter Midget race car, Dennis Rice is extremely helpful and all around great guy!read more

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If you don't like running on sidewalks (can be a tight squeeze at times & you might accidentally…read morekick some jutting edges) & roads (annoying camber; cars; stoplights & intersections), and instead prefer doing laps on a track (pleasantly bouncy surface; only thing to dodge are other walkers/ runners; don't need to worry about venturing out too far if you need to cut the run short for whatever reason), then Cobb Track is where it's at. I've tried the Cartan Athletic Field (at Menlo College in Atherton), Terremere Field (at Sequoia High School), and this one edges out the other two - it's cleaner, feels more open, and there are like, 9 or 10 lanes for you to run around in circles to your heart's content. Plenty of free parking nearby, too. Wish it were open all day everyday but I'll take what I can get. Downsides? Gets a bit crowded, and some folks will demarcate lanes for their niche training. But again, there's plenty of room to swerve & move around. There are even groups of 20+ runners doing warm-up laps clockwise taking up 4 lanes, and you still have plenty of lanes if you're going CW. S-tier track. 11/10. Makes doing distance work actually somewhat enjoyable.

Came here to give Stanford a run for their money... float like a butterfly and I sting like a bee!…read moreYou can get a free workout and a tan.

Had my son's birthday here and had a great experience. The hosts were very nice and laid back, they…read morewere there to help as much as you needed/wanted, but also hands off when necessary. All of the kids had a blast and took a lot of stress off of me. I didn't get to play laser tag but I was allowed the check out the laser tag room. It was huge and looked so fun. There's also a small arcade to occupy little ones or kids that may be scared to play. We are already talking about maybe coming back for large family functions or just to play.

We've done a couple of birthdays here. Kids always have a great time and it's not too expensive…read more Their team is flexible and accommodating and if kids don't show up last minute, they don't charge for the booked number which is great. Overall a good experience. Only comment i would have is Their pizzas could be better. Cheese is fine which is in the package but the specialty ones were OK.

As with any Brazen event this was a great course to run. Beautiful views of the bay, a few hills,…read moremainly trail and with lot's of aid stations along the way. I hadn't ran this course before and seeing other reviewers mention the hills I was quite excited at some hill running but then looking at the course map the hills really are not all that big, at least for someone like myself who is an incline Runner. That said they were enjoyable and should you not be experienced at these sorts of inclines then yes, they will slow you. The Half Marathon course took you around the same loop twice, good in a way because this let's you know exactly what you're in for the second time around so that you're prepared. The start of the trail took you though the marshes on paved track which then gave way to gravel, rocks and sand so my advice is make sure you have the correct shoes. Road shoes will not fare well here! As I said, the course was very scenic and the volunteers at the aid stations were great with having Water and GU gels ready while also guiding runners in the right direction. As with any other Brazen event this also had a 5k and 10k option too which at one point had us all running together in both directions of the trail, please please please adhere to the ''Runners code'' - stick to the right and be courteous to those who wish to pass. There were many photographers all along the course which are not by some expensive company that will then charge you ridiculous amounts per image after the event, Photo's are FREE!! I lost count of how many photographers I saw but there were at least 5 in various stages around the course. Post race also has lot's going on - A huge spread of food with everything from Potato chips and Cookies to Pie, Bagels, Fruit and even It's It! Ice Cream sandwiches. Medals are given to every finisher and additional medals for those who place in their age group (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/coyote-hills-half-marathon-fremont#bhr5Rw041gAb3txd2gvL7g) Engraving of medals can be done in site for a $10 fee. The parking situation was a bit of a bummer. I didn't know until after I signed up that there was no parking at the park itself. Brazen provide shuttles from the local University a couple of miles away. They had 8 shuttles and as my Husband comes with me I didn't know if they would let him on the shuttle too seeing as he wasn't running. With that in mind we decided to take out bicycles along and Cycle into the event and back. This worked out very well for us in the end as after the run the lines to get back were huge! Something to keep in mind for future years. So how did I do? With my Knee injury still a little funky I amazingly PR'd! On a trail! I was running in 2nd place female for a while until the damn downhill got me and I ended up finishing 4th overall female and 2nd in my age group. Yay! The lady that finished before me was just a minute faster and the same age. Broke my 1st place streak but with a new PR under my belt and a few awesome photo bomb pictures (sorry I ruined your pictures fellow runners) I can't be mad, I had a great run and chatted with some cool people along the course.

I brain farted badly for this race…read more Signing up, I thought the "Coyote Hills" part of the name was just to be cute. I doubted there would be coyotes, so I doubted there would be hills. Couldn't have been more wrong! There were definitely hills. Short ones, long ones, gradual ones, steep ones. Towards the end of the half marathon course, there was a short steep upwards climb. I nearly had to put my hands on the ground to lift myself up this climb, but I resisted in favor of keeping my hands clean. After this, the home stretch was another steep downhill slope that had me and other runners slowing down to finish safely. Since this is a trail run, much of the course was on unpaved dirt roads meandering along the coast. My once-black now-brown shoes can attest to this. The path was often rocky and sometimes uneven. The course was well-marked with bright pink ribbons and signs to follow. There's about a two-mile switchback halfway through the course, and the half marathon is two laps of the same course. Though the landscape was dry and barren this time of year, I could still see the beauty in the bay and hills. I especially appreciated the serenity of the park, even choosing to run my second half without music to enjoy the peace in nature. Race photography is provided by volunteers. Downside is that none of the photos are tagged or organized. Upside is that you get free high res photos. Just need to browse through them to find yours! Parking is at Devry University two miles away. Shuttle buses transport runners between parking and the event. Lines for the shuttle are long, so be sure to arrive early to make it to the start in time! An abundance of rewards await at the finish. The finisher's medal is the biggest and heaviest one I've gotten thus far, and the food spread is the best I've seen at any race. On top of the usual bagels and bananas, there's a variety of fruits, baked goods, cakes, pies, and ice cream bars. Higher effort can often lead to greater pleasure. That was definitely the case here, as this was one of the most grueling yet rewarding races I've done. This is not for people looking to set a PR or run a flat course, but I would recommend it to those looking to deviate from road runs and challenge themselves with a difficult but doable trail run.

Maybe it's because I don't get the opportunity to run in Northern California all that often, but…read morewhen I finally get a chance, I love it. The Quarry Turkey race is one of my new favorites and one that will become a new tradition of ours. Brazen Racing promotes some really awesome trail runs, and I am hoping to get more involved. As for the Quarry Turkey, which is held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, when you've run Quarry after having also run the Nitro Turkey on Thanksgiving morning at Point Pinole Regional Park (in Richmond, about 40 miles northwest), you complete the "Double Turkey" challenge! While both runs offer very cool medals of their own, completing the Double Turkey allows for the connector medal. Get that, and now you've snagged the Double Turkey Mega-Medal! And you've got to get you one of those! The beautiful (and perhaps beautifully flat) course at the Quarry Lakes Regional Park meanders around the lakes and is open enough that congestion isn't much of a problem. In fact, as there is plenty of room, strollers and walkers are welcomed. (Dogs, however, are not allowed.) If possible, try to register early, as you'll have discounted prices and the assurance of of getting in without the race having sold out. Very nice T-shirts accompany your registration, ones you seriously won't mind wearing afterwards, but if you'd rather a tech shirt, for an extra fee, they'll have those available too! Have fun!

It felt so awesome to support the fine folks at Brazen Racing on Small Business Saturday with my…read morevery first Turkey Trot. I have decided that small races put on by local organizations are my faves. The route went along the picturesque Quarry Lakes were many folks were fishing while we looped around part of the regional park for the 5K. Highlights: *inexpensive fee *excellent communication via email and Facebook from Brazen *map of course given to runners *didn't have any but Krispy treats and pecan pie were offered at the aid station!!! They also provided water, electrolytes, M&Ms, oranges, bananas *hearing my name and city called as I crossed the finish line *that heavy, very cool medal(Brazen has the best!) *taking pics with the Quarry Turkey which I'll be able to download for FREE soon *food at the finish line: bagels with cream cheese, peanut butter, or Nutella, several slices of pie including apple, pumpkin, and berry, Kettle chips, pretzels, all kinds of cookies, oranges, bananas, It's It in vanilla, mint, or cappuccino *starting yet another holiday tradition with my best friend Suggestions: *we parked about a mile away in a residential neighborhood that didn't have the "please do not park here" signs. Traffic was so awful that all races were pushed back 15 minutes. The walk to/from was a good warmup/cooldown. *If you do both Brazen Turkey Trots, you get an awesome 3rd medal. Considering that for next year!