Track Day Weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/07/2023 - 01/08/2023
All Day

Location
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway


The San Diego Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is hosting a track day weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway on January 7 and 8.

There will be just three run groups, with a maximum of 20 drivers per group.  As usual, the groups will be based upon experience: novice (including first-timers), intermediate and advanced.  Each group will get four 20-minute sessions per day.

Chuckwalla is a fun, safe course, with several types of turns (including a “bowl”), and some relatively fast straights.  Of the 12 tracks I’ve run at speed, I put it at number six on the “fun factor” scale.  The SCCA will be running the 2.7-mile course in the counter-clockwise direction on Saturday, and clockwise on Sunday.

The SCCA allows registered drivers to ride along as passengers.   So if you’re a novice, or just haven’t been to Chuckwalla, you can ride along with an experienced driver, or have them ride along as an instructor.

The cost for the two track days is $365, including the weekend SCCA membership.  If you’re already a member, it’s just $350.  Or you can run one day for $215.  DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER!  For more info and to register, go to the motorsportreg.com page: Chuckwalla Valley registration.

You will need a Snell-rated SA2015 or SA2020 helmet.  Convertibles require a full face helmet with rollover protection.  Coupe drivers can use an open-face helmet.

Desert Center is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, about halfway between Indio and Blythe.  They have a few 1-bedroom “cabins” you can rent for $200 per night, but they get reserved quickly.  You can make your cabin reservation here: Chuckwalla cabins

The nearest gas station is 22 miles away.  They do have fuel on site, but it is expensive.  Planning is essential.  There is a small restaurant on site.  Bring a heavy coat!  It will be cold in the morning!

If you have questions, contact Craig Moya at cjm01awt@gmail.com

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