I was researching for go karting teams around the Bay Area and SSi was mentioned several times so I…read moredecided to give them a try. The team is a family run operation with Jason being the head coach (also a semi-pro racer) and Maria handling all the logistics. I booked an arrive & drive session for their 100cc kart at Sonoma Raceway and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations. The kart was in immaculate condition and fine tuned specifically to my build; I met with them a week in advance to do measurements to ensure proper fitment, which was a first for me. Jason and his crew were giving me solid advice throughout the day, answered all my questions, and even gave in-depth guidance on taking the next steps with purchasing my own kart. You can absolutely see the care and passion they have for this sport and how they want to help you progress into a better driver. Although their main focus is driver development through SIM training, they are truly devoted to helping you grow as a driver and ensure you have a fun time.

We hired SSI Racing team to come out to our office for filming. The staff was great! Maria, Jason…read moreand Carlos helped out staff moving the Go Karts around for particular shots, they let the cast and crew have fun with the simulator in the trailer. I would love to join them on the track one day. Thank you so much for your outstanding customer service!

Attended The Ferrari Challenge at Laguna Secca Race Track,…read more Amazing place and Ferrari pulled out all the stops entertaining at Casa Ferrari. Beautifully catered by Bernardus. If you get a chance to be invited, Go.

11 turns and 180 feet elevation changes are enough to challenge the most experienced drivers. I…read morelove to hike up to see the corkscrew with its 5 story drop. Better than any theme park ride for sure. General parking is muddy so don't wear nice shoes.

This was our first visit to Sonoma raceway . We went to see the Ferrari challenge NA mostly because…read moreour 5 yo son is so into race cars and this seemed like a great outing. Some logistical info as we couldn't find it on the website 1. A shuttle is available to take you to the event site from the parking lot 2. They did not check any bags - we had 1 backpack each with some snacks and soft drinks 3. It did get very very hot - hats, umbrella, sunscreen were useful 4. The seating was open and there was shade after climbing about 5 flights of stairs 5. Most food stands were closed as this did not look like the busiest event but there were definitely options to chose from (expensive ofc) 6. We were able to go very close to all the cars and some drivers were really nice and took pictures with kids 7. There is a special area for ferrari owners ~~ 8. turn 2 was a good place to see the race 9. There is a lot of walking involved, might want to take a stroller if you have a young kid The -1 star because the website has such little info

Xtreme xperience !! My dad taught me to love cars and fast cars and when this opportunity came my…read moreway I was thrilled ! Arrived at Sonoma Raceway and we had a safety class and intro to the race track . Then we picked out the cars and I was able to get the Lamborghini Huracan!!! Racing the car was a dream !! Super powerful and just wish I could have gone more than 3 rounds ! Wonderful all the way and highly recommended!!

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.

I went for the first time recently. I have some experience sim racing and wanted to try racing on…read morehigher end equipment. The location is in a really nice shopping area, the equipment is great to use, and the staff was very helpful. Blake talked with me and told me all about what Shift offered, leagues, sim racing, and was just very friendly and welcoming. Whether you already sim race or just looking for a fun activity for you and/or your family I highly recommend Shift.

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!

I had the pleasure of connecting with Will regarding getting my sons started with RC planes. Will…read morewas very knowledgable and informative. He wa very patient with us and told us exactly what we need to get started without trying to sell us. I would recommend Will for anything RC related!

Had an awesome recent visit to NorCal Hobbies with my son. I hadn't been there since 2015 after…read moretaking a long hiatus from the hobby, so it was really cool to come back. My 4-year-old is obsessed with anything with 4 wheels, so getting back into RC with him has been such a blast. We came out to get my 2WD buggy on their awesome indoor carpet track and let my son check everything out. The whole experience was great. The track is fantastic, and the shop had such a welcoming vibe. One of the highlights was their indoor rock crawling area. We had been wanting to try crawling, and Will was kind enough to loan us a crawler to test out. Needless to say... we ended up leaving with one! Overall, we had an awesome time. Everyone was super friendly, helpful, and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to come back for more track time and check out some of the upcoming events. Be sure to support your local hobby shop!

This is a review for the Dublin location We arrived and got…read moreto race immediately. The kids were stoked. All the staff was curteous at the front desk, racetrack and "restaurant". The restaurant is a MAJOR let down though. The portions are not even kids menu worthy but the pricetag is huge! Kids left hungry, I was more angry. Do yourself a favor, Nations burgers and In and out are 5 minutes away. No brainer!

The facility itself is fun, and the kids had a great time, but I wouldn't recommend it for a…read morebirthday party given the cost. At $80 per child for the most basic package on a weekend I expected a higher level of service. Throughout the party, I had to ask for everything. I had to request water pitchers, ask for a candle and lighter, and no one offered to help cut the cake. The staff didn't offer much help coordinating the event. I've had parties at Pump It Up, where the staff was much more attentive and proactive. I also had an unpleasant interaction with an employee (Scott?). The employee's old white car was parked in front of the facility, with its windows completely down and a cracked windshield, and its alarm went off. The employee came outside, WALKED ON THE HOOD OF HIS CAR to turn off the alarm, and then accused me of hitting his car. My husband and the five children in my car all confirmed that I didn't. After confronting me in the parking lot, he walked back into K1 while I followed behind. I found it very inappropriate for an employee to yell at a customer, especially as they were entering the business. The kids enjoyed themselves, but the overall customer service was not up to my expectations. When I book a party I like to be stress free, otherwise I would just host a party at my own house.

As far as the track and the racing, it is great. Standard dirt track location…read more The staff... well.. the lady at the gate was rude! Just seemed like she wanted to be any place but work. Then they had this security guy walking around who thought he was the big boss man. I watched as he mean to people for no reason. There was a elder man who needed to drive in and load up towards the end. Which you could see he could not carry all that stuff from the pits to the parking lot. Just gave him a really hard time.. Sure good place to see the cars but stay to yourself. Snack bar people were nice but it took a while for the food..

Very run down facilities but races are great. If you're a…read moreNASCAR fan, this is a must.