Quick Look at the Monticello Motor Club
The recent Jaguar event I attended was held at the Monticello Motor Club, which a new private race facility located in Monticello, New York. It is a lot more than just a track, one can think of it a country club for car lovers. The idea behind MMC is combine a race track with the luxuries and amenities of an exclusive club.
Laid out over 175 acres, the focus of MMC is the 4.1 mile track which can be divided into three sections allowing for 12 configurations. The track has over a mile and a half of straights, 22 turns, and substantial elevation changes. Extras include two pit facilities and a skip pad area. Safety is addressed with generous run-off room and almost F1-like fencing and barriers. The track was not designed for spectator racing per se, but rather for more private gentlemen races (think Ferrari Challenge), along with the usual schools and various driving events, including winter events.
In addition to just the use of the track, membership perks include track-side car storage in climate-controlled garages with general maintenance services, instructors, and a car rental programs which will feature not only the latest and greatest in exotics but also open wheel and vintage racers. Once completed, the Club House will offer a restaurant, day spa and a number of other similar amenities.
Monticello Motor Club is located approximately an hour and a half drive from Manhattan, or four hours from Boston. For the members who prefer to avoid the New York State Thruway, the club offers a helipad. For more information on the Monticello Motor Club, please visit www.monticellomotorclub.com.
