Buttonwillow Raceway Park
A premier Southern California road-racing venue, and the home of motoBRP. Here is what makes it a great place to learn and to ride.
The park
Buttonwillow Raceway Park sits in California's Central Valley, in Kern County, about two hours north of the Los Angeles area. Our address is 24551 W Lerdo Hwy, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. That central location makes it a regular stop for Southern and Central California track-day organizations and race clubs. Get directions.
It is a full motorsports park, not a single strip of pavement: two full road-racing layouts, a kart track, and the paddock, garages, and support space a busy event weekend needs. For the complete facility rundown, FastLane Racing School keeps a detailed Buttonwillow Raceway Park overview worth a read.
The two layouts
Buttonwillow is best known for two road-racing layouts. The Classic is the long-running, technical course that most riders picture when they think of Buttonwillow, a real mix of fast sweepers, tight technical sections, and just enough elevation to keep you honest. The Circuit is the newer, high-grip layout, giving organizations a second full course to run. Because either can be run in different configurations and directions, the track stays fresh and there is always more to learn.
We keep our copy short here on purpose. For corner-by-corner detail on each layout, FastLane has dedicated pages on the Classic and the Circuit. There is also a kart track on the property. When you sign up for an event, check which course and direction it is running so you know what to expect, and read our guide to riding at Buttonwillow.
Facilities
motoBRP keeps dedicated facilities right at Buttonwillow. That means bikes and support on site and trackside storage, so your machine can live where you ride it, plus coaching from people who know this circuit corner by corner. The wider park adds paddock space, garages, and the amenities a full event weekend needs, all covered on the facility overview.
Staying at Buttonwillow
The park is a bit remote, so most riders make a weekend of it. The nearest hotels are in Bakersfield, about 30 minutes away, with rooms at every price point, and there are on-site RV options for staying right at the track. FastLane keeps an up-to-date list of where to stay and how the weekend runs in its FAQ and travel guide.
Quick FAQ
- Where is Buttonwillow?
- Kern County, California, about two hours north of the Los Angeles area and roughly 30 minutes west of Bakersfield.
- How many layouts are there?
- Two full road-racing courses, the Classic and the newer Circuit, plus a kart track. Either road course can be run in different configurations and directions.
- What gear do I need to ride?
- Full leathers, a current full-face helmet, gloves, boots, and a back protector. Specifics vary by organizer, so check the event's requirements. See our required gear guide.
- Where do I stay?
- Most riders stay in Bakersfield, with on-site RV options at the track. FastLane's FAQ has current lodging recommendations.
Buttonwillow is also the home of FastLane Racing School, the racing school motoBRP is part of. If you are exploring car instruction or licensing at the same track, that is where to look.