They have a new larger location in Bishop Ranch. Still great fun and worth the money…read more They have a bunch of racing simulators that have both manual and automatic and hydraulics to manage the feedback. They also have normal and F1 steering wheels and even a little simulator for kids. For $25 for 30 minutes, you get the normal shifter, and I think $35/30 minutes for the racing shifter. This newer location is closer to the VR areas and the kid watch places so it's actually a way better location and on the second floor. Been here a couple times and can't wait to go back!

Super fun! We booked a 30 season online. After a brief yet thorough introduction, we were driving…read moresuper exotic cars over 150 mph at some of the best tracks in the world! Was mega fun. Next time I want to book an hour. Check it out!!

I've always had an awesome time running with ONGRID. I've brought my vehicle to two events with…read morethem, one at Sonoma and their other at Thunderhill. Both events were organized well from start to finish, which made the days smooth and stress-free. Check-in is quick, drivers' meeting were clear, and the staff keeps everything moving without feeling rushed. Track time was solid with good spacing between cars, so you could actually focus on driving instead of constantly dealing with traffic. The staff are approachable and helpful, whether you're newer to track days or more experienced. Overall, Ongrid events are well-run and driver-focused with a great atmosphere. As a grassroots style organization, there's no elitism, just driving for the sake of driving. Their multi-day festivals are always fantastic value, with tons of unexpected extras included.

Great club to track with when you are experienced however was very surprised to see brand new track…read moredrivers in the beginning group without any instructions! Wow talking about a problem waiting to happen. Suggest instructions so that they get get the right training to ensure they are protecting others.

Had an amazing experience with this establishment.... Took…read moremy classic car here to get a dyno tune. It's a performance 455 Olds engine that I felt needed some precision tweaks to take her to the next level. And boy, did they.. From start to finish the work was well communicated and explained to me by Chad. He has deep knowledge about intricate details of good ole American performance engines and how to get the best out of them. Upon pick up and as soon as I started my car I could not believe the difference he had made. I took a test drive and immediately felt the power. My hat flew off my head as I pressed the gas folks...(MY WINDOWS WERE ROLLED UP!) He unleashed the hidden beast in her. If you have a classic car with a performance engine I strongly recommend them if you want to take it over the top. Hats off to Chad, Jose and Kristen for their professionalism and great service. They care about their work and most of all their customers. I'm a happy camper..

I have never used this business...I once made an inquiry into cost of services for my motorcycle…read more.. I did receive an estimate of costs for services and noted on a sheet of paper from the front desk...

I owned a Fully MODIFIED 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916…read more I installed SC-Project WSBK Full Titanium exhaust further customized with Termignoni Silencers. So I need the ECU to be upgraded with the Ducati Official Akrapovic Full System Exhaust Up-Map which only can be performed by official Ducati Dealer. I also want to add the DTC EVO2 software to further optimized the traction during track use. I start my research by emailing several Ducati Dealership in the Bay Area, Becki Moreno, The Service Business Development Manager from Ducati Concord was the first to respond back to me and quickly provide me with a quote by email. Not only Becki provide me with the fastest response, she also was very friendly, provide all the information that I asked in details and also provide the best quote (both software and service cost) compare to other dealership. Not to mention Ducati Concord is the only dealership that offer pick up from your home by their Mercedes Sprinter Van service. This is perfect because my bike is a "Display Only bike" with only 4 miles on the odometer, so I don't have to arrange transport myself. Then Becki introduce me to Mario Lopez, the Service Dept. Director at Ducati Concord. Mario further provide me with more information, on how the Software upgrading procedure will be and take notes of all my extra requests due to customization level of my bike. Mario basically provide me with the feeling that my bike is in great professional hand. At the agreed date, Marco their Van Transporter Driver called me in the morning, giving me real time update on when he will arrive at my house to pick up my bike. Marco arrived on time, have great friendly personality, and also a motorcycle enthusiast. Please note that Marco is a young person but have the great personality and attitude that is usually not found with a person at his age. He took great care of my bike when he secure it on his van and off my bike go. Later, Renee from their head office called me to confirm that my bike arrived and also ask me for final confirmation to all the service that I agreed. The following day, Renee again called me to let me know all service had been done and to get my payment information. Renee is also very pleasant to talk too and super nice. A day later, Josh is the Van Transporter Driver for delivering the bike back to my home. Like Marco, he called in the morning and also have some great personality as Marco. It's feel like Josh is the Twin Great Personality of Marco. In summary, I never felt treated as good as this with every service dept. Car or Motorcycle I had been to. Ducati Concord Service Dept. level of customer service is even better than at Porsche/Lexus/BMW/Mercedes/Infiniti dealerships that I deal in the past. I greatly recommend anyone in the Bay Area to give Ducati Concord a chance to service your Ducati. Thank You Becki, Mario, Marco, Renee and Josh. I really appreciate and so happy to see my dashboard now shows Racing EVO and Race EVO each time I started my bike :-)

I took my 2021 Ducati Multistrada to Ducati of Concord because I was having a warranty issue that I…read moreneeded help sorting out. Mario, the service director there, was extremely helpful. Mario took the time to listen to my concern, throughly investigated the issue, showed me what they did, and made sure I was happy with the work. I also spent some time talking with some of the people on the sales team while I was waiting for my bike to be serviced and they were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They were putting the finishing touches on their new showroom while I was there and it looks really nice. There were plenty of bikes for me to check out while they were looking over my bike. I cannot say enough good things about the service department at Ducati of Concord after my first experience there. Even though I live quite far from them, I intend to continue having my Ducati serviced there.

The Gardens are absolutely beautiful! I like that it's a free/public area most of the time. The…read morehighlight may be the roses or the gazebo! I can definitely see why it's such a popular venue for weddings. Parking is very easy with a relatively spacious lot. It's handicap friendly. The GPS instructions were accurate. Be sure to check out their social media or call their number to stay up to date on weekend closures for private events before visiting. The wedding season is around March to November. Communication for event space rentals is by email only. During the wedding season they may a little slower to reply but they always did reply eventually. For weddings they tend to book out about two years in advance for weekends. If you ask about Fridays there may be some same year availability. As a non-profit they are a relatively affordable venue. Weddings require almost full day rentals. But something else like a baby shower or memorial can be rented out by the hour with a minimum time. They require a permit to be purchased for professional photos. But it's a modest price and goes to a good cause. It's $75/hour for the photo permit and for a garden use permit like a small gathering it's $300. Walnut Creek is lucky to have such a beautiful gem. I highly recommend checking them out!

Let's reward yourself with this meticulously manicured rose garden and more. Free and beautiful and…read morerelaxing. Thanks and kudos to the management. Recommended you try it yourself. Magnificent colors and fragrances.

"Rocky Ridge" Half Marathon: Fun, with Magic Sponges & only Minimal Loss of Brain Function…read more Okay, okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. I was pretty much conscious for the entire race, and completed the half marathon without resuscitation or medical intervention. Yes, yes, I admit I laid on the ground at Aid Station 3 for a few minutes, but I was just relaxing. Plus, I wasn't trying my hardest. The Rocky Ridge half marathon takes place at Las Trampas Regional park. It's a brutal course, with tons of elevation changes--especially this fun area called "Del Amigo Trail." I'm still having nightmares about Del Amigo. The Brazen Racing team did an excellent job at coordinating this event. Signing up was easy and the course was well marked. There were multiple Aid Stations, well staffed and supplied with anything you could possibly need. The paramedic was waiting at the Finish line, which was encouraging. All the people were super encouraging. There were ice cream sandwiches and all kinds of fun treats at the end of the course. My favorite memory is of mile 9.5. Just before crawling up a steep, hot, asphalt road, they have a bucket full of water and sponges. By that time I was sort of delirious, but regained partial use of my faculties after a few drenchings with the sponges. I tried to bring the bucket with me, but they forced me to give it back. Anyway, the race is still sort of a blur. I don't know how I finished, but I'm pretty sure there was something in those sponges.

Terrible communication etiquette.Signed up for a race.Been trying to get in touch with anyone for…read morelast two weeks.No response to multiple emails.Hope the races they organize aren't as disorganized.Not sure why they even have a 'contact us' page if it all just a black hole.

I've dealt with Rick for mounting and balancing my tires on every Bike I have had! For years.read more

Called up because an OEM website listed them as a dealer, they do sell the higher tier products for…read morethat company but not what I was looking for but I'll tell you why. They let me know that they don't carry what I'm looking for (understandably as what I'm looking for is more of a toy compared to what they sell) I was told to hold on and they'd look even though they don't normally have access to those parts. I was able to get a lot of info as he found the parts list of the model I was after. He took the time to break down the prices and even estimate shipping/cost. I had no idea they were in my area and I'm in the market for a quad so I'll be going in for sure. Most places will give attitude for much less and I'm very impressed with the feeling of "let's figure this out together" attitude. 10/10 first impression, if you're after a place that values your time and will go the extra mile, I think I've found it for you. I mean, come on, where else can you find that will help you check for parts that they're not 100% certain they can make a sale off of anymore!

I'm a huge fan of the shorter Zoom races that Coastal Trail Runs puts on. The majority of their…read moreraces are on gravel, crushed rock or dirt trail and my joints are so grateful! Also, the races are typically more low key than other options ...so parking, registration lines, and race traffic are never issues. And the noise level is minimal... other races commonly have music volumes that are uncomfortably loud. Check them out!

If you're looking for a healthy and fun weekend activity, Coastal Trail Runs has events planned for…read morejust about every weekend on the calendar. Not ready for a marathon? That's OK. They also have shorter runs, starting at 5K. Beautiful state parks and national forests are the backdrop for their runs. We recently participated in the Diablo Run on the Clayton side of Mt. Diablo State Park. A small registration fee included an awesome shirt, which we picked up the day before the event at a convenient and local Sports Basement. An additional $6 for parking was paid on the day of the event. Volunteers directed us to a parking area. A well-organized team explained the courses (4 mile, 10 mile, 1/2 and full marathon runners all started on the same trail at the same time). I was afraid we'd finish last, but our hand-in-hand 51:35 finish was 20 minutes after first place, and 34 minutes before the last 4 mile runners. We didn't do bad! The trail was marked and easy to follow and we had a great time. Photos were taken as we crossed the finish line and we were given healthy drinks and treats. Plus lots of words of congratulations and encouragement. No matter what you believe your level of fitness to be, you can do this! Sign up for a 5K, walk/run it, and be amazed at how proud you feel when it's done. I can't wait for our next run! This is my new favorite group and I love having a healthy activity to share with my husband.

2013 was the 4th annual Concord Police Association's July 4th "Stars and Stripes" 5K. I am so glad…read morethat I chose a hometown event that supports the Monument Crisis Center (http://www.yelp.com/biz/monument-crisis-center-concord) for my first 5K! The event was well coordinated with good communication by the planners before and after. It was especially nice that we could pick up our bibs and such the day before. The volunteers, of which there seemed to be a ton, were all extremely supportive and helpful. Since the course goes mostly through neighborhoods (with streets closed) it was also nice to see so many people outside their homes, cheering everyone on. A special gratitude shout out to the family who were standing outside their house at the top of a big hill on the route, pumping disco hits and offering to hose us down. You, my fellow Concordians, are wonderful people. After completing the 5K, we stayed in Todos Santos Plaza, grabbed our usual spot on the patio at EJ Phair and enjoyed the parade. One area for possible improvement... The event continues to grow each year (there were over 600 people registered this year) so it would be nice if they added wave times to pace out the participants, especially to get the runners in front of the walkers. I'm looking forward to participating again next year!

At the end of every 5k my husband and I hold hands as we run through the finish line. (Ok, I know,…read moreI know...cheezy...but I love it.) This was the first 5k my husband and I have run where our names were called as we crossed the finish line together. It was so cool to here the announcer say: "And here come Amy and Casey (P) from Concord". We met our goal of completing another 5k, once we'd only registered for the day before. I found out about the 5k in my hometown a few days before it was to take place. I didn't mind paying the higher entry fee (it was still only $30) but it did mean we couldn't pay $7 extra for the nicer, non-cotton shirts. We did still get a goody bag filled with tons of great stuff! Thanks to all the nice sponsors. The CPD organized this event. If you missed the online registration deadline, you could still register in person at the police department the day before the event. I sent my husband to do this and he said it was an easy process. On the morning of the 8am run (Happy 4th of July), we parked at Todos Santos Plaza and listened to the clear voice of the announcer over the loud speaker. We even saw the A's mascot: Stomper!! Then 3-2-1.... we were off! We ran a mostly flat course around Concord near the downtown plaza, high school, and John Muir hospital. A BART driver honked and waved at us as the train flew by. It was so much fun. The water station volunteers were friendly and many of the police men and women that stood with volunteers around the course cheered us on. We walked and ran and enjoyed watching the families around us. A 40 minute finish wasn't very competitive, but we were just there to have fun. Some people brought dogs, which were not allowed. And we also saw lots of strollers, which were allowed. So it was definitely a family event, and the no-dog rule wasn't really enforced. Saw some kids on scooters as well. After the run we bought breakfast for a $5 per plate donation for two pancakes and two sausages and a juice. A parade followed the 5k at 10 am, so we had to wait around a while for that to start, but it was nice out and we talked with other runners and families. Thanks CPD for helping to organize this event. We heart Concord.