Efforts by fans resulted in the state of california declaring willow springs international raceway as a california point of historical interest in 1996. Willow springs is a set of springs that is located on what used to be the hamilton ranch in kern county, california, united states. The 70s and early 80s were in many ways the glory days of the club, with racers using afm races to warmup for daytona still a major international event in those years. Willow springs raceway 3500 75th st w rosamond, ca caterers.
During our exploration into ford v ferrari s historical accuracy, we learned that the race at willow springs raceway in california never actually happened in real life. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Twice a year, march and october, on the big track at willow springs in rosamond, ca our goal is to give you an opportunity to. Willow springs international raceway rosamond 2021 all.
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Duntov motor companys new book chronicles the history of both the original and continuation grand sports. Willow springs international raceway home facebook. Fuel center with selfservice pumps and specialty race fuels available onsite private bathrooms and hand washing stations are available at both tracks. Our next event is october 2nd3rd, 2021 at willow springs international raceway. Willow springs kart track willow springs international. Attack, the stomping ground of the worlds fastest cars. Comfort inn willow springs, mo hotel choice hotels. Willow springs is a racing venue in united states with 222 lap times. Willow springs international raceway, created in 1953, rejuvenated in 1962 and. Construction began in 1952, with the inaugural race held on november 23, 1953. Race weekend at willow springs international raceway. Willow springs raceway track guide circuit history willow springs is one of those rarest of entities a track with a more than 60year history which has retained its. Willow springs is one of the oldest tracks still operating in southern california.
Zig ray recommends willow springs international raceway. The following av press article details a bit of its early history. December 9, 2017 great place to get your yayas out instead of using the public roads for your personal race track. Kevin kehoe is the rider on a gsxr 600 with power micheli. There are personal recollections and anecdotes from many wellknown racers, promoters and officials over the first 50 years of americas longest continuously active road racing facility, willow springs international raceway. The american indycar series ais was an american open wheel racing series founded in 1988 by bill tempero. Founded in 1952, with substantial elevation changes and high average speeds, willow springs has become one of the fastest and most challenging tracks in the u. May 27, 2019 may 5, 2019 willow springs international raceway, rosamond, ca. Willow springs raceway 3500 75th st w, rosamond, ca 93560 glen helen raceway 18585 verdemont ranch rd, san bernardino, ca 92407 buttonwillow raceway park 24551 lerdo hwy, buttonwillow, ca 93206 mazda raceway laguna seca 1021 monterey salinas hwy.
It was created to help develop the personalities and relationship of raceteam leader carroll shelby matt. Willow springs international motorsports park wikipedia. The state of california declared willow springs international raceway as a california point of historical interest in 1996. Willow springs international motorsports park is located in willow. Willow springs international racewaystreets of willow springs. May 05, 2015 willow springs international raceway owner bill huth died monday night at 11. Willow springs raceway track guide circuit history willow springs is one of those rarest of entities a track with a more than 60year history which has retained its original layout with no alterations whatsoever. Anyone familiar with willow springs will be delighted by this indepth look at the history of the track, if you can find one of the few copies printed. Located in the beautiful carmel valley, this track offers the most historical. Willow springs international raceway photos facebook. The inaugural first race held on november 23, 1953. Spencer brockman breaks track record at willow springs raceway. The duntov team logged its first of four 2015 trips to the west coast with a two car effort at willow springs.
The main track at willow springs raceway, informally called the big willow, consists of 9 turns. Willow springs international raceway owner bill huth. The nascar history book also lists many wins from such former cup stars. Four run groups from beginner to very experienced are available for all. Track notes willow springs raceway track guide map paradigm. He also founded the willow springs motorcycle club wsmc to run.
It is the first purposebuilt grand prix road race circuit in north america. Track notes willow springs raceway track guide map. They want to be around the on track and off track events and perhaps have a history, experience, a collection of cars. Lodging is available at the numerous motels located about 20 miles away in lancaster. Willow springs raceway rosamond real estate 19 homes. Willow springs eddie mulders west coast dirt track series. Willow springs international raceway is a superfast 2. Rv hookups with water and electricity and garage rentals. The afm survived by racing at willow springs, ontario motor speedway for a few years, riverside until 1989, and sears point which had opened in 1971. It was a bit of a culture shock, but the weather was perfect naturally, the people were friendly and the racing was good.
It utilized used chassis and engines from the cart series and the indy racing league. It is the oldest permanent road course in the united states. Then there was the dirt road course at willow springs raceway in. Trails can also be accessed from parking lots at wolf road woods, bullfrog lake, red gate woods, pulaski woods. After 16 years of quality events around the country, hod is excited to land at willow springs international raceway big willow is the track where the scca race from ford vs ferrari was filmed, with a focus on you, the driver, having fun and improving your driving skills, no. Willow springs speedway 14 mile paved oval, willow springs kart track a. Gary ritchie was back on the tractor on the track early sunday morning to create the absolute best race track possible for the digger helm memorial day at willow springs, the second day of racing with the eddie mulder west coast dirt track series. Nascar has long roadcourse history sports the dispatch. Track footage from the global time attack on big willow the fastest track in the west. Zillow has 19 homes for sale in rosamond ca matching willow springs raceway. Located in the high desert, the weather is ideal for yearround racing. Palos forest preserve chicago area mountain bikers. Willow springs international raceway posts facebook. The layout is built for speed, but combines speed with turns and elevation changes to offer a unique challenge.
It was created to help develop the personalities and relationship of raceteam leader carroll shelby matt damon and his driver ken miles christian bale. Before the coming of the railroad, a traveler headed north through the antelope valley would likely pass through the small settlement of willow springs about 8 miles west of rosamond. It is possible for a capable car or motorcycle to exceed 160mph on the front straightway. The only inventory is cash and there are no books to keep. Winery and vineyard, harlin museum of west plains, west plains motor speedway, star theatre. Willow springs raceway family owned since 1963 youtube. Photo by vintageautoracingassociation in willow springs international raceway. Iron orchid kelley blue book mustang petersen automotive museum roaring nights rocket speedster senses the karma tonka trex top vehicle safety.
Willow springs international raceway, rosamond, ca. The 70s and early 80s were in many ways the glory days of the club, with racers using afm races to warmup for daytona still a. Since 1953, the main track at willow springs raceway, informall. Find willow springs raceway venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Twice a year, march and october, on the big track at willow springs in rosamond, ca our goal is to give you an opportunity to learn more about your car and your driving skills in a controlled environment. Streets of willow could use some work on the imperfections in some of the corners which make it an unsettling. The willow springs drivers club is californias most complete and. History willow springs international raceway since 1953. Willow springs raceway is nearby, which hosts a variety of motor racing events, attracting people from all over southern california and beyond. Mountain bike staging area at maple lake east grove, 9500 willow springs rd, willow springs, il near intersection of 95th st and willow springs rd. Circuit history willow springs is one of those rarest of entities a track with a more than 60year history which has retained its original layout with no alterations.
Global time attack willow springs raceway 2018here it is folks. Sebring 1970 was a race for the history books, and literally, for the movies. The speedway at willow springs your hometown short track. Global time attack willow springs raceway 2018 youtube. By pablocompany history, testimonialdriver training, executive protection.
Willow springs raceway was first opened in 1953, and is listed as a california point of historical interest. Willow springs raceway rosamond real estate 19 homes for. Hooked on driving event sunday november 15, 2020 gates open 06305pm track big willow welcome to hooked on driving. Jan 01, 2003 there are personal recollections and anecdotes from many wellknown racers, promoters and officials over the first 50 years of americas longest continuously active road racing facility, willow springs international raceway. Club race w arosc racing, time trials, hpde on saturday, oct 10 sunday, oct 11, 2020 at willow springs intl raceway, rosamond, ca please join us for our first time trialrace since the covid 19 lockdown.
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