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    The Thermal Club

    4.9 (12 reviews)
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    Anthony L.

    MEMBERS ONLY RACE TRACK CLUB As I walk in, the server welcomes us and seats us immediately. I guess now Fridays, they serve dinner exclusively for the members. We ordered drinks first. Then we order the entree which consist of venison and tenderloin with bone marrow. Yumm!! I love bone marrow! The service is 5 stars The food is 5 stars The chef is a Michelin chef The ambiance is great and the singer added a great touch, very classy! I'll always be back! Side Note: You can also drive M3 BMW for track days too. http://thethermalclub.com/

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    Stephanie L.

    Have been fortunate enough to attend a few "track days" hosted here by O'Gara Coach. Coming here after Willow Springs, I was really impressed by the facilities at this location and I think I'm a convert for life (: The track is in near pristine condition. They built it in 3 separate phases so the later two parts of the track, although now all connected, are newer. They've always been slowly selling off home parcels immediately surrounding the perimeter of the track for the real enthusiast who wants a glorified car storage with a track view at his Desert abode. Don't get me wrong the homes were quite large & the brochures I saw looked lovely; last I was there, construction was well under way & I think the majority were sold out. Back to the track, the instructors are A+. Such a tremendous group of super cool, mellow, easy to be with dudes who know how to drive & more importantly, know how to teach you to cruise the track safely. The slip track is a trip & they walk you through it and teach you how to adjust to drifting, which happens at high speeds on the track. They teach you how to navigate the turns, readjust your muscle memory to the much more rigorous type of driving necessary to maneuver the high power vehicles you'll take on the track. It's far more physical than normal driving. Completely different experience! And they have a great go cart area they take you on first to adjust to the higher speeds on the curves, then upgrade you to a Course that's not quite the track but usually has either Porsche's or BMWs available before graduating to the exotics. The facilities are well maintained for being in the Desert; they're surprisingly clean too considering the dust. I've always been given a clean helmet to use, no ick factor. I love the lift they have trackside to see from high up. The mountainous backdrop is majestic and dramatic. It sets a stunning scene. The dining area I've eaten lunch at on a few occasions. It's like an oasis out there with a Spanish style motif. The spread was always top notch & displayed like a high end hotel chain buffet. We always preferred sitting outside but there's air conditioned areas if that's your preferemce Again though what makes this place are the people who run it. It's a great crew. My husband & I just have a blast every time we visit this track.

    Loretta C.

    We came here for one of the BMW track days. It was such a fun experience driving the cars around on all the different courses. The staff is very professional and the instructors are all so fun and so patient. I look forward to future BMW events here! During our event we also got a free meal and a goodie bag at the end!

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    BMW Performance Driving School

    BMW Performance Driving School

    4.4
    (94 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Top-notch experience led by instructors Chris and Derek for the M Driver's Program. There are a…read morelitany of valuable skills taught that will not only make you faster around the racetrack, but could save your life on real-world roads. I'd recommend it for anyone south of an intermediate level track driver. For these folks, more advanced courses are available, and I have full faith they'd be excellent as well. Itinerary: -1h classroom safety/racing fundamentals (lots of good info for the road, too) -Emergency mid-corner braking from highway speeds--M4 xdrive -Last-minute lane change, followed by emergency braking, from highway speeds--M2 -Skidpad (controlled initiation and recovery of oversteer/drifting)--M5 sedan -Lead/follow track laps at The Thermal Club raceway (real race track, adjacent to BMW's lower-speed "training oriented" facility) -Lunch (really a highlight. 2 salads, chicken breast, homemade meatballs. Better than many restaurant meals I had in the area.) -Timed autocross laps on BMW's own smaller track (little competition among the participants)--M2 -More lead/follow laps at The Thermal Club--M4 xdrive After experiencing the wear and tear these cars are put through in such a short time, I think the cost of admission is quite subsidized as well. Would definitely go back for further classes.

    My son attended the owner's experience event and he took me and his dad for the experience. The…read morereception area is really clean, and they are well stuffed with drinks and snacks. They have starbucks coffee, juice, fruit infused water and different kinds of teavannas. They also have a gift shop with all the BMW merch. My husband and son were able to try some of their high performance vehicles and SUVs.It was a great experience for them. Kudos to the 2 retired professional driver/racer staff. They are both very accommodating. My son's words were "it's like real Mario Kart event".

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    Fox Raceway

    Fox Raceway

    3.8
    (35 reviews)
    54.0 mi

    Ran our first Sprint 5k with Spartan and I gotta say, this was a dusty location but I'm grateful…read morefor how close it is to San Diego. Parking was a little confusing since you had to make your own spot as it got super crowded at one point but thankfully it wasn't an issue since we left plenty of time. If you're coming here to run a race or ride bikes, plan for it to be windy and full of dust. I'm glad we had face coverings! My only complaint for Spartan is they didn't have more places for shade because it got pretty toasty at 80 degrees. Otherwise, it was a great location and a great set up for a race! We're hooked and already planning our next race for the trifecta this year

    I attended a motocross race here as a spectator, and unfortunately the experience was overshadowed…read moreby how poorly the event was managed. The biggest issue was traffic control. We actually left before the race was even over, yet it still took us nearly four hours just to get out of the parking lot. During that entire time, I only saw one person directing traffic. For an event drawing this many people, there clearly needs to be a better plan for parking lot management and exit flow. The parking lot itself became a chaotic, jam-packed standstill. What was even more concerning was the number of kids and young people I witnessed openly snorting what appeared to be cocaine while everyone was stuck waiting to leave. Seeing that kind of behavior taking place so openly was shocking and created an uncomfortable atmosphere for families and other spectators. The racing may have been good, but the lack of traffic management and the concerning behavior I observed in the parking areas made this a disappointing experience overall. Significant improvements are needed before I would consider attending another event here.

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    Del Mar Racetrack

    Del Mar Racetrack

    3.8
    (584 reviews)
    76.9 mi

    In 2020, my family and I celebrated the life of my "Papa" Rosauro "Osing" Santiago. The staff, the…read morecoordinators, and the experience was definitely what my great-grandfather would have appreciated. Especially with a shot of GreyGoose vodka.

    What a time it is at the Del Mar Racetrack! The best memories come from betting and drinking with…read moreyour friends rooting for your favorite horse. Del Mar Racetrack is a must when visiting San Diego and is such a fun experience. My friends and I usually take the Amtrak train from Orange County to Del Mar station, they have shuttles to take you from the train to the venue for free which is nice. Dress to impress as well, they have a dress code but not too many people follow it. Some people go all out with suits, dresses and fancy dress wear. Tickets are affordable and they have a variety of ticket packages to choose from, we usually sit in GA area. As for the venue itself, its beautiful from the outside and the track is well maintained. If you look from the balcony, you can see the ocean! It's pretty confusing in my opinion to navigate each floor and where to find food concessions. They need to upgrade the building and rennovate the interior. The food here isn't too good but Tanner's Prime Burgers is a must. Betting is also confusing so I would recommend looking up a Youtube vid or ask some people around the stadium on how to do it. When in doubt, hammer Fresu, Rispoli, Berrios or Hernandez!

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    Today is senior citizen day, they get in for free along with a companion and we're having a blast 8/3/25
    Today is senior citizen day, they get in for free along with a companion and we're having a blast 8/3/25
    My niece won on her first bet ever at today's races! 8/3/25
    My niece won on her first bet ever at today's races! 8/3/25
    Group in stretch run in the fall for a birthday celebration

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    Group in stretch run in the fall for a birthday celebration
    Barona Speedway

    Barona Speedway

    4.1
    (21 reviews)
    56.8 mi

    This place rocks! Always a great time! Friendly people and not super expensive! Would highly…read morerecommend

    Man, I really wanted to like this place, but after my first visit to see the Monster Truck Wars, I…read moream not sure I will ever go back. This review is specifically for the Monster Truck War event. Tickets were so much cheaper than the Monster Jam, so it was very appealing to take my son. I purchased the $40 VIP ticket. A complete waste of money. There was nothing VIP about our experience. There was no reserved seating. The ticket was supposed to get you into the Pit Party a little early and early to grab your seats. The problem was there was no one checking tickets, so everyone arriving at the same time was going into the pit party and saving their seats in the front rows. I could have had my same seats and go to the pit party with a regular $15 ticket and no one would have known the difference. They were doing rides on Monster Trucks. We were standing in line and the announcer kept promoting the rides on the loud speakers for $15 a person. When we got our chance to ride, we were told it was $20 and that the announcer was wrong. The announcer literally said $15 again while I was questioning it, at I was told it's $20 no expections. If you have a wheel chair or a stroller, good luck. Everything is dirt and broken asphalt in all of the seating and walking areas. If you are in the seats closet to the track, it's the worst. Very hard to walk without falling. The Monster Truck show it's self was ok, except for the cloud of dust that covered the seats when they did donuts. Be sure to cover your face. Overall, it was just not enjoyable. I would rather spend the extra money to watch the Monster Trucks at Snap Dragon next time they are here.

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    Here is a little racer in a mini dwraf car. Look at the smile on this kids face!
    Here is a little racer in a mini dwraf car. Look at the smile on this kids face!
    Kyle Morris, He is gonna be a big name in racing some day!
    Kyle Morris, He is gonna be a big name in racing some day!
    Dwarfs Racing!

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