Experience one of California's most beloved road racing facilities: Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Located in the Central Valley, prototypes, Indy cars, formula racers, sports cars, club racers, motorcycles, go-karts, media outlets, and commercial production companies have all taken to its immensely fun tarmac since its opening in 1995. The location, variety of track configurations, good track surface, and safety have made Buttonwillow Raceway Park a top racing and testing facility in California.

Additionally, over the past 20 years, Buttonwillow's famous 13CW configuration has been widely recognized across the United States as a time attack lap time benchmark.

The 334 Acre Site Includes

• 43 space RV hook-ups with water and electricity
• Grassy picnic and play areas for families and spectators
• Minimal commercial signage that creates ideal photographic background
• Direct I-5 Freeway access

Location

• 126 miles north of downtown Los Angeles
• 196 miles south of San Jose
• 28 miles northwest of Bakersfield
• Half a mile west of I-5 on Lerdo Highway
• 60 miles from Paso Robles' picturesque wine country and gateway to Central Coast recreation

Features

• Three separate tracks
  • Combined track configuration of three miles
  • Separate west track of 1.86 miles
  • Separate east track of 1.06 miles
  • All tracks can be run in both directions
• 36' track width, 40' on front straight
• Exceptional safety with minimal walls and hazards
• Moderate climate allows year round use
• Main straight 3,800 feet in length - usable as a test drag strip
• Various turn bankings up to 10%, negative camber turns, crowned turns similar to street courses and fast elevation changes.
• Skid pad 300' x 305'
• Multiple (more than 30) race and test configurations, purpose designed to emulate street and road racing courses
• A full spectrum of safety equipment on site or available by advance arrangement
• Paved and landscaped paddock, accommodates 700 race cars on pavement
• Race fuel on site
• Concessions and souvenirs available

Lodging and Food near Buttonwillow

Buttonwillow

There are many lodging options in a 30 mile radius of the track, though none are likely to impress your significant other. But, for convenient access to the track, you can't beat the the four motels located eight miles south of Lerdo Highway right off of I-5.

When it comes to food, the Buttonwillow Cafe is managed by a professional chef, and we think you will enjoy what's on the menu. Please note that catering is also available; contact us if you would like to plan a catered lunch or dinner for your event. 

Bakersfield

As a much larger town, Bakersfield has a lot more to offer, though, at the cost of being about 30 miles from the track. Your choices vary from any number of run-of-the-mill $60-80-a-night motels to major three- and four-star chains, and everything in between. Food wise, there's a big selection in Bakersfield, so you will be well-covered no matter your dining preference.