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Button Willow or Willow Springs? (Horsethief mile)

Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by kpl, Feb 26, 2007.

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  1. kpl

    kpl Karting

    Jun 9, 2005
    195
    #1 kpl, Feb 26, 2007
    If you had a day and could choose an open track day at either Buttonwillow (Full track, #25) or Willow Springs (Horsethief Mile) which would be more fun?

    I know nothing about either track.

    Any suggestions or information appreciated.
     
  2. italcarguy

    italcarguy Formula Junior

    Nov 3, 2003
    505
    Porter Ranch, CA
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    Anthony Rimicci
    #2 italcarguy, Feb 26, 2007
    Buttonwillow
     
  3. porsche racer

    porsche racer Formula Junior

    Jun 2, 2006
    747
    southern california
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    arthur
    #3 porsche racer, Feb 26, 2007
    buttonwillow is more technical and willow is more speed. If you want to tune your car go to buttonwillow, but if you want to drive fast go to willow ( be careful of turn 8 and 9). Both tracks are fun, more corners at button willow. At willow you pay $125 to become a member (year pass)and 75 per car and 75 per driver. It has to be a friday because other weekdays are more expensive. Make sure there is no motorcycle club on the weekend.
    P.S. Buttonwillow doesn't have many open testing days
     
  4. Modenafan

    Modenafan F1 World Champ
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    Dec 19, 2004
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    Jon
    #4 Modenafan, Feb 26, 2007
    A few of us went karting last week on Horse Thief. There are some pretty tight turns for a car on that track. I've never been on the other tracks, but Horse Thief seems to have some very technical areas along with some nasty drop offs.
     
  5. cshargh

    cshargh Karting

    Apr 18, 2005
    242
    Redondo Beach, CA
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    Cyrus
    #5 cshargh, Feb 26, 2007
    He's talking about Horse Thief Mile at WS, I think you're talking about the Big Track.

    Cyrus
     
  6. ForzaV12

    ForzaV12 Formula 3

    Sep 15, 2006
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    Steve
    #6 ForzaV12, Feb 26, 2007
    I would agree. A group of us rent ButtonWillow a few times a year and its a great way to spend the day.
    Willow is more expensive if you want the track to yourselves and has a pretty full schedule. The test days are OK, although you never know who/what will be out there with you.

    Usually a bigger price to pay at Willow if you have an "off".
     
  7. Moving Chicane

    Moving Chicane Formula 3

    Dec 15, 2003
    1,262
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    Dan
    #7 Moving Chicane, Feb 26, 2007
    I responded in the other thread, but just in case: BW over HTM any day.
     

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