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Racing Club Memberships
A look at what it takes to own a piece of the pavement.
There are a great number of race tracks in America. Many fans visit these speedways to experience the thrill of racing, the adrenaline rush of high speed, and the sense of danger and excitement. Most race tracks offer great membership benefits for private car owners to experience these thrills. While race tracks offer club benefits, there are also more exclusive race clubs in America. Private race clubs provide each member with the privilege of driving without a huge crowd. Members also have the option of using their very own private course. Professional instructors are also available, if needed. You can purchase club membership at venues such as High Rock Raceway, Alpine Motorsports, Lime Rock Park, and The Drive and Race Club. The following is a list of great memberships that are available at race tracks and private clubs across the country.
CO:
Genoa Motorsports Park
Genoa, Colorado
Preferred Membership
Initiation Fees: $35,000
Annual Dues: $3,000
Access: unlimited track time; facilities; family member access; guest track and driving privileges
Individual Membership:
Initiation Fees: $17,500
Annual Dues: $4,200
Access: unlimited track time; facilities; guest track and driving privileges
CT:
Lime Rock Park
Lakeville, Connecticut
Membership Fee: $100,000
Annual Dues: $5,000
One-time State Tax Fee: $10,000
Access: 20 days of racing for the next 50 years
IL:
Autobahn Country Club
Joliet, Illinois
Country Club Membership
Initiation fee: $35,000
Annual Dues: $3,000
Access: unlimited daily track time; clubhouse; karting circuit; access for immediate family members; reciprocal membership to Joliet Country Club (golf).
Corporate Membership (available for four designated members from one company)
Initiation fee: $112,000
Annual Dues: $12,000
Access: Country Club Membership benefits plus 24 additional annual guest driving passes
NJ:
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Millville, NJ
Lifetime membership initiation fee: $15,000 Annual dues: $2,400 Annual dues include the option to upgrade to a lifetime membership at the end of the year.
Monticello Motor Club
Monticello, New York
Initiation fee: $125,000
Monthly Dues: $7,500
Limited National Membership: $75,000
Access: up to 200 days of annual track usage; high-performance car rentals; unlimited access for immediate family members
NC:
High Rock Raceway
Spencer, NC
Individual Membership
Membership Fee: $25,000
Annual Fee: $3,000
Corporate Membership
Membership Fee: $35,000
Annual Fee: $4,000
Each membership includes exclusive use of raceway on 60 pre-reserved dates each year
NV:
Club Spring Mountain
www.springmountainmotorsports.com
Pahrump, Nevada
Corporate Membership (for four individuals)
One-time Initiation Fee: $100,000
Monthly Dues: $500
Day use Fee: $60 (per driver)
Additional Benefit: up to 50 guests per month
Charter membership
One-time Initiation Fee: $35,000
Monthly Dues: $125
Day use fee: $60 (per driver)
Additional Benefit: up to 20 guests per month
Classic Membership
One-time Initiation Fee: $7,500
Monthly Dues: $150
Day use fee: $60 (per driver)
Additional Benefits: 5 guests per month riding as passengers, 1 guest per month driving non-member cars
Each Membership includes up to 16 days of track time with 3 weekends per month.
PA:
Alpine Motorsports Club
Monroe Country, Pennsylvania
One-time Membership Fee: $4,000 ($500 payable with initial reservation)
One-time Deposit: $40,000
Annual Dues: $5,000
Access: unlimited driving time; clubhouse; recreational facilities
TX:
Eagles Canyon Raceway
Decatur, Texas
Private Membership
One-time Fee: $5,000 (plus tax)
Monthly Dues: $250 (plus tax)
Access: race track use; 20 weekends per year; up to 12 guest passes per year; free access for family members to attend events.
Individual Membership
One-time Fee: $3,250 (plus tax)
Monthly Dues: $190 (plus tax)
Access: race track use; 15 weekends per year; up to 6 guest passes per year; free access for individual to attend all events.
Motorsport Ranch
Cresson, Texas
Initiation Fee: $3,400 plus tax
Monthly Dues: $90
Session Fee: $20 per half-hour session
Access: race course usage; professional car maintenance; clubhouse; skid pad
Upcoming Private Race Clubs
Upcoming private race clubs typically offer reasonable pre-construction membership fees. With the attempt to provide racers with a more exclusive race experience, there are quite a few private clubs in development. The following is a list of private clubs that are under construction
EAST:
The Drive and Race Club
Monticello, New York
Membership is Limited
Access: unlimited use of course on weekends; unlimited use of Main Circuit on four weekdays.
Victory Lane
Near Savannah, Georgia
Lots: Start at $675,000
Monthly Fees: $2,590
Access: 4.5 mile race course use; recreational lakes; resort amenities; residential lots.
WEST:
Bergrennenring
Blanco County, Texas
One-time Membership Fee: $25,000 (Membership is limited.)
Monthly Fee: $295
Access: road course use; driver clinics and special events; resort amenities; private clubhouse; car storage; trackside residential development opportunities.
KCI Motorsports Park
Kansas City, Missouri
Memberships: Start at $35,000
Annual Dues: $6,000