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The Ridge Motorsports Park

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The Ridge Motorsports Park at a glanceChecked 2026-09-09

Length
2.47 mi3.975 km
Turns
16
Opened
2012
Location
Shelton, Washington
Type
road course
Direction
clockwise
Surface
asphalt
Elevation change
300 ft
Owner
Joe Manke and Rusty Gill
Address
1060 West Eells Hill Road
Circuit mapWashington · United States
USA The Ridge Motorsports Park Race Track
The Ridge Motorsports Park track layout

Track map and layout

Set in forested terrain on the gateway to Washington's Olympic Peninsula, The Ridge packs more than 300 feet of elevation change into a 2.47-mile, 16-turn lap, giving it a reputation as one of the most physically dramatic road courses in the Pacific Northwest. Designer Steve Crawford routed the circuit through high-speed straights, sweeping turns, heavy compressions and blind, weightless crests, with territorial and mountain views visible from much of the property. A newer configuration adds a chicane, extending the lap to 2.5 miles and 18 turns for events that want to slow the fastest sections. The combination of flow, elevation and a genuinely scenic, forested setting has made The Ridge a favorite for both MotoAmerica-level competition and everyday club track days.

Configurations

  • Full Circuit

    2.47 mi

    Primary 16-turn layout used since 2014

  • Full Circuit with Chicane

    2.5 mi

    18-turn configuration used since 2020, including for MotoAmerica

Events and race weekends

The Ridge has hosted MotoAmerica national superbike racing since 2020, its highest-profile annual event, alongside a busy calendar of regional car and motorcycle club racing, vintage racing and time-attack competition. The track does not carry a fixed major car-series date on the scale of the larger national circuits, but stays consistently busy with HPDE, club racing and organized track-day programs throughout the racing season.

  • MotoAmerica round

    MotoAmerica Superbike

    Held on the Full Circuit with Chicane

    Annual event
    WhenJUNJune

  • Global Time Attack round

    Global Time AttackAnnual event
    WhenAUGAugust

Getting there and parking

The Ridge sits near Shelton, Washington, about an hour's drive south of Seattle on the way to the Olympic Peninsula. Seattle-Tacoma International is the nearest major airport for visitors flying in, roughly 70-80 minutes from the track depending on traffic.

  • SEASeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)about 80 mindrive

Hotels and camping near The Ridge Motorsports Park

Overnight paddock parking is common for track-day and race weekends, though the facility does not offer RV hookups or an on-site dump station; RV pumping can be arranged separately through a local service. Most visitors staying nearby base themselves in Shelton or the wider Olympia area.

Where to look

Shelton, Washington, plus the Olympia area about 25 miles to the southeast.

Camping

Overnight parking in the paddock or overflow lots is permitted for many events, but there are no formal camping amenities beyond parking.

RV

RVs can park overnight in the paddock, but no hookups or dump station are available on-site; RV pump-out can be scheduled through a local contractor.

Drive or ride at The Ridge Motorsports Park

The Ridge runs its own arrive-and-drive outdoor karting (April-October) and lists outside car and motorcycle track-day organisers on its Get on Track page.

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Track days, driving experiences and lap records

The Ridge is a regular stop for SCCA and NASA club racing and HPDE, and Hooked on Driving runs dedicated HPDE track days at the venue for drivers near Seattle and Olympia. On the motorcycle side, 2Fast holds track days at The Ridge, giving riders access to the same elevation-rich layout used for MotoAmerica racing.

Typical cost: HPDE / open track days typically run about $200-450 per day, per regional providers

Lap records

CategoryTimeDriverCarYear
Sports Car (Full Circuit)1:31.421Mark UhlmannStohr WF12023
Superbike (with Chicane)1:39.663Cameron BeaubierBMW S1000RR2023
Supersport (with Chicane)1:42.308Tyler ScottSuzuki GSX-R6002025

Spectator guide

The Ridge's hillside, forested setting gives spectators sweeping views over multiple corners and the surrounding Olympic Peninsula terrain, in contrast to flatter, more enclosed circuits. The park-like feel and mountain backdrop make it a scenic destination even for visitors who are primarily there for the on-track action.

Best places to watch

Elevated viewing areas along the hillside sections of the lap offer views across several corners and the surrounding forest.

Weather

  • Jun-Aug: mild Pacific Northwest summer, highs typically in the 70s°F, generally dry
  • Oct-Apr: cool and often wet, typical of the Puget Sound region

History of The Ridge Motorsports Park

Founding

The Ridge Motorsports Park broke ground on April 26, 2011, on forested land near Shelton, Washington, at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, and opened to competition on May 26, 2012. Owners Joe Manke and Rusty Gill worked with circuit designer Steve Crawford to route a 16-turn lap through the property's natural hills, producing a track with more than 300 feet of elevation change, unusually dramatic for a modern purpose-built American road course, along with blind crests, heavy compressions and sweeping turns framed by mountain views.

Expansion

The circuit's current 2.47-mile Full Circuit configuration took shape in 2014, and the facility added an Olympic Grand Prix scale kart track in 2015 and a motocross facility, Ridge MX, in 2016, broadening the property beyond car and motorcycle road racing. A chicane variant of the main circuit was introduced in 2020, extending the lap to 2.5 miles and 18 turns, coinciding with MotoAmerica's arrival at the track that year.

Present day

Today The Ridge is a MotoAmerica national superbike venue and a busy regional hub for SCCA and NASA club racing, vintage racing and time-attack events, alongside Hooked on Driving's HPDE program for car drivers and 2Fast's motorcycle track days. Its combination of technical, elevation-rich corners and a scenic Pacific Northwest setting has made it one of the more distinctive club-racing and track-day circuits on the West Coast, drawing drivers and riders from across the Seattle-Tacoma region and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Ridge Motorsports Park?

The Full Circuit is 2.47 miles (3.975 km) with 16 turns; a chicane variant extends it to 2.5 miles and 18 turns.

Where is The Ridge Motorsports Park located?

Near Shelton, Washington, about an hour's drive south of Seattle on the way to the Olympic Peninsula.

How much elevation change does The Ridge have?

More than 300 feet across the lap, making it one of the most dramatic elevation profiles among modern purpose-built US road courses.

Can the public drive or ride The Ridge on a track day?

Yes. Hooked on Driving, Turn2 Lapping and SCCA Track Night in America run own-car days, 2Fast and TrackTime run motorcycle track days, and the venue has its own arrive-and-drive karting from April to October.

Is there camping at The Ridge Motorsports Park?

Overnight paddock parking is common for event weekends, but the facility does not offer RV hookups or a dump station on-site.

What is The Ridge's biggest race?

A MotoAmerica national superbike round, held on the Full Circuit with Chicane, is the track's highest-profile annual event.

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Facts checked against 10 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.