Post by beaupre716 on Feb 5, 2014 21:44:46 GMT -5
When I look back at all the tracks I visited over 22 years of racing, there are certainly some standouts, including:
Glen Helen Raceway. With its towering hills, gigantic banked first turn and world-class dirt, Glen Helen is easily the best track in Southern California. It was an abomination when tracks like Lake Elsinore and Pala (both so-so facilities, in my opinion) held Glen Helen's rightful place on the national schedule, though it looks like that era may be coming to an end.
Hollister Hills. We talk about ruts here in northern Nevada, but until you've seen Hollister's 60-yard-long grooves, you can't really claim to be an expert. A beautiful landscape and plenty of elevation change round out this historic facility.
Honey Lake. Sure, it doesn't run that often these days, but when it does, Honey Lake is worth the trip. This is another track defined by its epic changes in elevation.
Barona Oaks Raceway. This tucked-away gem near San Diego is special to me because it was the site of my first race, but I think anyone could appreciate its rich dirt and meandering layout.
De Anza Cycle Park. This one could seem like a controversial choice to anyone who rode this place -- it was flanked by perpetually brown hills and populated by sizable tarantulas -- but when ridden by a competent pilot, that course's hills and valleys sent echoes throughout the surrounding area in a way I won't ever forget.
Silver State Raceway. This course had epic dirt and was so close to home, but I think it was the people here who made my memories of this track so fond. The atmosphere of the old Friday night races is something I'm not sure I'll ever see again.
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Glen Helen Raceway. With its towering hills, gigantic banked first turn and world-class dirt, Glen Helen is easily the best track in Southern California. It was an abomination when tracks like Lake Elsinore and Pala (both so-so facilities, in my opinion) held Glen Helen's rightful place on the national schedule, though it looks like that era may be coming to an end.
Hollister Hills. We talk about ruts here in northern Nevada, but until you've seen Hollister's 60-yard-long grooves, you can't really claim to be an expert. A beautiful landscape and plenty of elevation change round out this historic facility.
Honey Lake. Sure, it doesn't run that often these days, but when it does, Honey Lake is worth the trip. This is another track defined by its epic changes in elevation.
Barona Oaks Raceway. This tucked-away gem near San Diego is special to me because it was the site of my first race, but I think anyone could appreciate its rich dirt and meandering layout.
De Anza Cycle Park. This one could seem like a controversial choice to anyone who rode this place -- it was flanked by perpetually brown hills and populated by sizable tarantulas -- but when ridden by a competent pilot, that course's hills and valleys sent echoes throughout the surrounding area in a way I won't ever forget.
Silver State Raceway. This course had epic dirt and was so close to home, but I think it was the people here who made my memories of this track so fond. The atmosphere of the old Friday night races is something I'm not sure I'll ever see again.
Check out the home page to find out what my all-time favorite is, and don't forget to leave your favorites below.