The Circuit at Buttonwillow
- 2.56 miLength
- 10 turnsLayout
- One directionClockwise only
- 40–50 ftWidth (50 ft front straight)
- Jan 2025Opened (SCCA Majors 1/25–26)
The Circuit (Track 2) is Buttonwillow's newest road course, opened in January 2025: a purpose-built 2.56-mile layout that runs one direction with a smooth, high-grip surface, built-in elevation, and fast, flowing corners. Drivers describe it as fast, grippy, and Euro-esque, modern and focused, yet unmistakably Buttonwillow. It's a fresh challenge for returning drivers and a serious platform for testing and development.
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Turn-by-turn with Matt & Larry
FastLane Chief Instructor Matt Treglia and Lead Instructor Larry Mason walk you through a full lap of The Circuit, corner by corner.
Smoother and grippier than the Classic, with more mid- to high-speed sweepers.
Nicky Hays, on The Circuit
Fast, flowing, grippy, and Euro-esque in feel.
Chad Lewin, on The Circuit
Buttonwillow was created by a group of California racers responding to the loss of Riverside, with the California Sports Car Club (Cal Club) as majority owner; the track was completed in December 1995 under founding President and CEO Les Phillips. A second track was discussed for more than a decade before The Circuit finally opened, hosting its inaugural SCCA Majors weekend on January 25–26, 2025.
The Circuit, up close
Learn The Circuit 1:1 with a pro
Every FastLane day is 100% private, one-on-one at Buttonwillow. Talk to an instructor and we'll plan yours.