I found out about the the Mini Motoring Challenge the second day of the event and got an invite at…read morethe last minute. My husband, son and I had a reservation time of 7:00 p.m., but I could tell this system wasn't really being followed because of all the long lines. I think we waited an hour to drive on the Pinball Track. It was fun to drive the Mini Hardtop without someone else in the car, but it was over faster than a ride at an amusement park. I would definitely go again, but I think I prefer racing at Alexander Mini downtown.

One of the best track organizers in California! Chris and the SV team always puts on a great event…read more If you're a new driver the beginner groups are a great way to get your feet wet in a safe way, If you're chasing a sub 1:50 at buttonwillow there will be multiple cars doing this in the advanced groups.

Speedventures is the best well organized and trusted trackday club i ever raced with. Highly…read morerecommend. Aaron is a very knowledgeable and respectful person who really cares about customers.

Non-stop racing fun! Had a private party of 13 racers for 2 hours and will definitely do this…read moreagain! 2hrs go by quick when you're having fun!

My coworkers and I stopped by World of Racing as our last stop of work retreat event…read more It was such a hot day. Upon entering this place, it was pretty dark, which helps with cooling down from the heat outside. The facility is clean and AC was on. I believe we bought the single session $59 for all of us. Honestly, I don't know how anyone can keep doing this. 6 out of 8 immediately had a headache and want to puke. I guess it's not for everyone! Despite the headache and having to stop early, staffs were friendly and even gave us water and checked in on us. If you're into this type of thing, check it out! Plenty of parking spaces.

Great guys! Really enjoyed the experience and appreciated the professionalism and friendly service…read more Wish you all the best and continued success! :)

This is one of the best track day organizations out there, always enjoy jointing them at…read moreButtonwillow

So I went out and did my NASCAR experience with LA racing at Irwindale Speedway…read more I was suspect at first after reading some of the negative reviews. This was a gift given to me by my staff but I never would've purchased for myself. With that being said here goes. Walking into the location I was greeted by an extremely friendly person. Don't remember his name just remember he was bald and friendly. Very gracious had me sign all the important forms that you would sign before doing something that can cause death. There was no pushy selling of any extra insurance or photos or anything. It was offered. Once my paperwork was completed I took it to the ladies at the desk. On both occasions they offered a special on 10 extra laps during my special. There was absolutely nothing high-pressure about it and they were extremely friendly. For someone who was into this stuff it appeared to be a great bargain. Also what organization isn't going to suggestive sell something. They do it everywhere. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. Part of good business. Prior to going in for the driver briefing got to watch a little bit of the other cars doing their laps from an earlier session. We were all called into a room and provided a one hour overview on the cars and what we were expected to do when driving them. We were also given some very informative information about techniques and how these type of vehicles work. The class was extremely helpful. There were a number of individuals in the class who had gone many other times over the last year. Both of the instructors were extremely friendly and there wasn't anything presented that I wouldn't expect. At the end of the class they even offered if you want to get a year segment at a greatly reduced price. Well worth it if this was a hobby you wanted to pursue. The fire suit and equipment they provided was all in great repair and very clean. Everyone of the crewmembers were extremely polite, helpful, and friendly. Had family members there to watch and they treated them just as nice. Now here is some important information. This is not a tall person sport. I am 6 '8 and push the size restraints to the very limit. This isn't to say that a vehicle couldn't be designed to accommodate at 6'8 person but out of their fleet only one reasonably allowed me to fit. It isn't the vehicle that changes it's the size of the seat and how far back they put it from the pedals. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and if you are into NASCAR or driving I would highly recommend it. Being that I am so tall it wasn't a comfortable experience. My recommendation is if you are going to do this find the early morning appointments or a cooler day. Sitting in those tight compartments with fire suits and helmets can get extremely warm if it's a hot day out. I would recommend this experience for someone who is into this type of thing. The staff was great! The equipment was in great repair. And it was a pretty cool experience to be able to say I did it. I forgot to mention the first car they put me in they had to pull me out because it was such a tight fit. It really was quite a funny experience. They put me into another vehicle that had a bigger seat further back from the pedals. It worked for the experience but definitely would not been able to sit in there for any long given amount of time. Give it a try.

Dang some of these reviews are dramatic. Well I had a good time at least…read more My appointment was 1pm. Parked in a nice empty lot with no wrecked cars. I paid $188 for 20 laps. $100 for the 20 laps, $88 for the mandatory insurance. You can read the legal stuff online, but the gist is, don't crash, it's expensive. You can also pay over the phone and apply the Groupon rate without having to book through Groupon. They also have gift cards. Showed up 30 min early to fill out paperwork. Paperwork honestly took like 5 minutes. Staff was nice the whole time. Bathrooms were plenty and in decent shape. You can purchase merchandise and some snacks/drinks but definitely recommend bringing your own. Had the 1 hour "class" right at 1pm on the dot. It's just a bunch of chairs and listening to the instructor with a PPT. Pretty informative. Time flew by and ended at 2pm. He pretty much covered what to do, how to do, and some mechanics. You're broken up into groups and you better hope you're in Group 1 because going last was a real waiting game. Each group takes about 20 minutes. I was Group 4 so I had to wait over an hour for my turn which was 3pm-ish. While you wait, you can get suited in this very thick and sturdy fire-proof suit with a helmet and bandanna to cover your hair, some earphones for the radio communication, and gloves. It can be a bit sweaty so don't wear thick clothes underneath. BRING CLOSED-TOE SHOES OR YOU HAVE TO WEAR THEIR RENTALS. After suiting up, you can take pictures in front of the race car for purchase later. Once it's your turn, you get ferried on a golf cart to the track which was more of a circle than an oval. You typically share a track with 4 people. Obviously, the less people the better cuz sharing is not caring. The staff there help you get in cuz you gotta climb through the window, they strap you in and teach you how to start the car and go. MOST CARS ARE MANUAL BUT THEY HAVE AUTOMATIC AVAILABLE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT THOUGH SO IT'S LIKE AN AUTOMATIC ONCE YOU GET GOING. The inside of the car can be a bit claustrophobic, so definitely make sure you check it out before freaking out. Nobody sits with you so it's just you and a really loud engine. It's so loud sometimes that you can't hear the spotter radio-ing you directions because the car doesn't really come with mirrors. You gotta trust your spotter. You also share the spotter with 1 other rider so you hear instructions for both cars. They call you by your car number. Example: "55, you're clear to merge to the center after 53 passes you." Your first two or so laps are discovery laps where you get a feel for the car and driving. After that, your real laps start. 20 laps sounds like a lot but it honestly flew by in 20 minutes. I feel like once you get the hang of things, it's over. Kinda feels like a bumpy video game. My one negative part about this experience was how circular the track was because it's not enough time to really accelerate like a straightaway. So by the time you accelerate off the end of the curve, you gotta slow down for the upcoming curve. And if you're not fast enough, you gotta move aside for the faster drivers to drive by so that slows you down too. The fastest I feel like I went was about 90mph and I've driven faster than that on the freeway (specifically going to Vegas and back lol). However, the G-force is really strong and it's fascinating how the car is always leaning to the left so you really stay on the track even though it feels like you might fall off or crash into the wall. It's like when a rollercoaster turns really hard and your whole body feels that gravitational pull. The steering wheel is really heavy too. I definitely recommend the ride-along after with a professional though (about $79 for 5 laps). The 360 video they provide is really cool and I got the plaque. Both were $100. The video is given to you on a SD card because it's like 3+ GB. It's huge. They also gave me digital versions of my pictures. You can also preview everything before buying it if you're not sure. Overall, I learned a lot, especially because I've never driven a manual before. The staff was very nice and patient. And I had a good time but it's definitely not for the faint of heart or if you're not particularly confident in driving. BUT, driving your normal car is super easy afterwards lol.

Super g is a gem for us in Los Angeles. Not only is it the only track in LA aside from OC tracks…read more It really has a huge selection of inventory on hand. I'm green in the hobby but I did do my due diligence and research before purchasing items with the staff. I know things can get hectic so do your research on their website. They have a rough blueprint on what things will be needed in the 1/10 scale drift buyers guide. Some small things and left out like a power lead to charge your batteries, so make sure to ask for that. Overall I have never got bad customer service. It has been very short with answers so I just do my best to get to the point with what I need/ ask what they recommend

Took my son here for his first attempt at RC drift outside of his attempts at home with non-drift…read morecars and drifting in driving games. The people at the counter were friendly and helpful. Almost all of the people there were male adults, but the atmosphere was welcoming and family-friendly, and sometimes female family members dropped by. My son rented an RC drift car with charged battery for $30. They said the battery may last about 45 minutes, but it ended up lasting an hour and a half! He then got a second battery for $10 and played another hour and a half. He had a great time! They have an impressive stock of cars and parts. There are two tracks--one for non-drift, and one for drift. The drift track was definitely the popular one with almost all customers there and only one or two at the other. Place was a little hard to find--no obvious signs, had to ask someone else. Entrance was at the corner of the building with subtle signage.

I've been attending the AROSC events for nearly 20 years. You simply can't find a nicer group of…read morepeople to share a race track with. Well organized, safety oriented, yet casual and friendly whenever possible. It feels like family. The driving schools are perfect for introducing someone not only to race track etiquette, but general car control on public roads. They have a class for every level of driver. Beginners are always welcome. The 2 day format allows plenty of time to absorb and practice. A bonus is that once you experience the controlled environment on a race track, your urge to speed on public roads all but vanishes. Perfect for those who have a lead foot! The time trials and race events are fiercely competitive on-track, but totally laid back in the pits. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, which is welcome after running with some other clubs. And rates are far lower than any other organizations of this caliber.

AROSC has by far one of the best driving schools available. I learned at the school that NASA,…read moreVARA, SCCA, and others take the training from this school to enable for their provisional license. Not only did I learn a lot about technique, I gained valuable knowledge about situational awareness, how to exit my car in emergency situations and quite a few "on track" how too's. The instructors answered all of my questions with positive response, and used the questions in discussion. The end of the weekend graduation exercise with all the instructors was a true eye opening experience, I never would have never thought that I would be able to handle wheel to wheel.

So lucky to get a free ticket for this event! I was pumped to do this 5K run/walk which actually…read moreturned out to be a 3K which was fine by me. We arrived by 0715 so it was easy to find parking. Check in went pretty smoothly. Thrilled to get the Mission 2 Mission t-shirt!! There didn't appear to be that many runners/walkers. Most were runners. Some were young kids. There were even a few moms with baby strollers. Totally enjoyed running/walking past the houses. Really loved the drummers which helped me to pick up my pace. Only one water station, but that was fine because it was a cool morning. Finished in about 50 minutes. I wasn't last so I was thrilled. Got a cool looking medal. Afterwards we looked at the few venders that were there. Got a free drink thanks to my daughter and Instagram. Great way to start my morning!

We were so excited that 626 Golden Streets was back after it closed for 2 years! (Open streets…read morereturned to the SGV on May 1, 2022) and the route was from one mission to another (San Gabriel Mission Dr. to Pasadena Mission St. or vice versa). The event started at 9a.m. and ended at 4p.m. This is my first time attending this event with my family. We got there around 10a.m. and started on Mission St in San Gabriel. (you had the option to choose between different routes for a starting point). The event was very organized and they provided free Pocari Sweat drinks when we got there. They had 3 hub locations San Gabriel, Alhambra and Pasadena as well as activity zones and places for you to stop and rest. Each activity hub offered core services, including live music, entertainment, and games​​. It was a fun experience even though we didn't complete the whole "mission" but we passed 2 hubs (San Gabriel and Alhambra). Free bike and roll valet parking (for strollers, scooters, bikes, skateboards, etc.) Water stations were provided to stop and refill. Hand-wash stations and restrooms were also available. It was great to see many people participating with their kids, friends and family by walking, biking, running, etc. The traffic was also directed well. Weather was perfect. Will definetely come back and do this with family again. P.S. I'm surprised that no one wrote reviews for 626 Golden Streets on Yelp this year.