STAGE 5 OF 7 · RACE THE CLUB
SoCal’s club since the 1970s. Willow, Apex, Adams, Spring Mountain. WKA Sprint rules.
For kids and adults · ages Kid Kart through Masters · parent role: racing too, the mechanic, reading a book · about $175–225 a class
The long-running SoCal club. 2026 ran three mini-championships (High Desert at Willow, California Nights on Saturday nights at Apex, Sagebrush at Spring Mountain) plus a winter Chill Challenge. 2027 is an 8-round Club Series at Adams and Apex. Hosted the IKF Grand Nationals in 2026.
What it costs
| Item | This year |
|---|---|
| Membership | $100 a year |
| Entry per class | About $175 for members, $225 for non-members |
| 2027 Club Series | 8 rounds, Feb–Oct, Adams & Apex |
Why you’d do it
- The most race days per year of any SoCal club
- Saturday-night rounds at Apex in summer
- Kids and adults on the same weekend
- The paddock is kind and supportive to newcomers
Why you might not
- Website is thin; the real info is on Discord, especially on race weekends
- Spring Mountain rounds are a 4–5 hour tow
Things to think about
- Do a Chill Challenge round at Apex as your first race
Your job as the parent
Race, wrench, or read: Tri-C has classes for you and a paddock full of parents who’ll help when you’re stuck.