Buttonwillow Racing for 2015 1st race March 21-22 2015

[Midget]

It's that time of year again to put out an invite to anyone that would like to camp with us at the race track. We have been doing this for many years and it's a lot of fun. But to this day, no one has joined us. Maybe this year will be different!

Our first weekend will be March 21-22. It is the American Federation of Motorcycles road racing event. We went for the first time last year and had a lot of fun. The racers were really impressed that we came to watch. This year we'll be bringing our drum smoker and do up a batch of pork ribs for Saturday dinner. We'll be arriving Friday afternoon to set up camp. If anyone wants to join us, PM me and we'll let you know the details.

Bob and Lynn

(Edit by Admin / 01/30/15)
General Directions to Buttonwillow track

Buttonwillow is located 1/2 mile west of Interstate 5 on Lerdo Highway, which is about 10 miles north of the I-5 Buttonwillow/Highway 58 interchange (about 28 miles from Bakersfield, 196 miles from San Jose, and 126 miles from Los Angeles).

From wherever you are: make your way to I-5 and head north or south (as is appropriate) towards Buttonwillow. At the Lerdo Highway exit, head west for 1/2 mile and the entrance road for the track will be on the left, across from the John Deere tractor factory.

Buttonwillow Track/Paddock Layout & Track Specifics

http://www.afmracing.org/index.php/abou ... ton-willow

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American Federation of Motorcycles main webpage
http://www.afmracing.org/
(Season Schedule of races)
http://www.afmracing.org/schedule

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[Midget]

We're a week away from the first racing weekend of the season. We're coming in on Friday about mid day. Let us know if you're interested in coming!

Bob

[Midget]

Another fun weekend at the race track.

We came in on Friday and set up camp. Watched the test and tune riders and then settled in for the night. Saturday morning was warm up and practice and then in the afternoon we had some races. It was fun to watch.


Sunday was more racing. Last year there was one race where the rider in first place was way out in front and then he wiped out in the last turn before the checkered flag. Lo and behold, same thing happened this year. The rider was way out in front setting lap times at record pace. He rounded the last corner right in front of us and pushed off the edge of the track into the dirt and lost it. He walked away but was obviously upset with himself.

Overall it was a fun weekend and we're looking forward to our next trip next month.
April 25-26 - Vintage Auto Racing Association's "British Extravaganza". Not only do they feature the British race cars, they also have a large pre war group of cars. The oldest has been a 1919 National that ran in the 1919 Indy 500! These cars are not on display, they are driven on the track!

This is the best racing event we go to. Cost is only $10 per person and we dry camp right on the fence line. Let us know if you are interested in camping with us.

Bob and Lynn

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April 25-26 we will be meeting with and camping with Marrianne an Greg on our way to the Dam.
Enjoy the races and take lots off pictures .....hope to catch up with you guys over a bottle of red somewhere.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi