DAY TRIP SpeedZone

SpeedZone is a park for racing enthusiasts or those who just want to have a good time driving and competing. This isn’t those go-karts you see at a miniature golf complex. These are cars designed and built by racing industry experts made for the general population to enjoy. They are faster and run on tracks more advanced than what the average person has experienced at other public tracks.

The park offers four different types of racing vehicles on 10 acres of land, including scaled-down grand prix cars; 18-foot long, 300-horsepower dragsters; custom-scaled turbo cars, and special slick track vehicles.

The dragsters are on a track, but racers control acceleration of the vehicle that goes 0 to 70 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Also included in the entertainment are video games, a miniature golf area, and a cafe and bar.

GETTING THERE

Take CA-55 north to I-5 north to CA-57 north. Take CA-57 north for about 16 miles. Exit onto CA-60 west for 4 miles and exit Fullerton Road. Turn right at Fullerton Road. Turn left at East Gale Avenue and left at Stoner Creek Road. Continue onto Castleton Street.

ADMISSION

Admission into the park is free. SpeedZone play cards can be purchased on site and are used toward racing, video games and golf. Guests can purchase any amount to be put on the card.

HOURS

Starting April 14: Monday through Thursday the L.A. race tracks are open from 2 to 10 p.m. On those days, the game room and miniature golf are open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Fridays, the L.A. race tracks are open 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the game room/miniature golf is open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. On Saturday, the L.A. race tracks are open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and the game room and miniature golf are open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. On Sunday, the L.A. race tracks are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., as is the game room and miniature golf.

SPECIAL OFFERS

SpeedZone Pit Pass is $29.99 per person that buys one top eliminator race, three laps on the grand prix, one race on the slick track and one race on the turbo track. The Race After Dark package is $39.99 for unlimited racing Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to closing.

On Tuesday and Thursday, SpeedZone offers unlimited video game play for $15. For $25, visitors can get unlimited video game play as well as unlimited racing on the turbo track on those days and another $10 buys unlimited racing on the slick track.

Those guests with an AAA card can receive a $25 play card for $20.

DRESS CODE AND CONDUCT

SpeedZone incorporates a dress code to ensure its visitors have a safe and fun time. Guests may not wear clothing that displays obscene, foul or profane language, photos or images.

Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.

Alcoholic beverages are sold, but must remain inside the park building.

Those consuming alcoholic beverages can not participate in any racing activity.

— Daniel Tedford