Buttonwillow (see their official site) is California’s newest road racing facility. Join the enthusiastic users who have already discovered the unique offering of Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Indy cars, sports cars, motorcycles, go-karts, publishers and commercial production companies have all praised the features of this new racing facility.
Specific Track Rules
Buttonwillow has no sound limit. The track does charge a $10 gate fee to get in to the facility. This fee is over and above the NCRC event charge.
Getting There
Buttonwillow Raceway is just on the west side of I-5, 35 miles north-west of Bakersfield. Get on I-5, head south, and watch for the Lerdo Highway exit. Take that exit West, and the first left off Lerdo is the track entrance.
Track Services
Cafe open for food
Gas (including high octane unleaded) and air are available at the track.
Helmets are available to rent from the track office.
Camping is available on weekend events, Friday and Saturday nights.
Garages are rented directly from the track, not through NCRC. Call (661) 764-5333 or email garages@buttonwillowraceway.com.
A tire shop is available at the track.
Local Amenities
Hotels
Most folks will stay at the I5/Highway 58 exit about 10 miles south of the track. There are many hotels, a restaurant or two, and a Starbucks.
Super 8
20681 Tracy Avenue
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
(661) 764-5117
Econo Lodge
20688 Tracy Avenue
Buttonwillow, CA, 93206
Phone: 661-764-5207
Motel 6
I-5/Golden State Hwy at SR-58
20638 Tracy Avenue
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Phone: (661) 764-5153
Red Roof Inn (now Motel 6)
20645 Tracy Ave
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
(661) 764-5121
Restaurants
Willow Ranch at the same truck stop as the hotels, I5/Hwy 58, this is the standard track hangout for dinner.