Elsinore Ring
Boris Said's $400M private circuit and garage-villa club in Southern California.
The verdict
Elsinore Ring is a planned private motorsports country club on the shores of Lake Elsinore, founded by NASCAR road-course specialist Boris Said. The plan centres on a 3.2-mile, 22-turn circuit built to an expected FIA Grade 2 standard, with three configurations, 40 garage residences overlooking the track, a race shop and a 125-seat clubhouse restaurant.
Best forSoCal collectors who want to get in at founding-member level on a serious circuit.
Ratings by category
Every club on this site is scored on the same seven categories. See our method.
- Value for money
- Cost of entry and dues versus what a member actually gets.
- Amenities & service
- Clubhouse, dining, garages, staff, trackside support.
- Technical challenge
- How demanding the circuit is to learn and drive quickly.
- Fun factor
- Flow, elevation, commitment corners — how good it feels.
- Track time access
- Realistic open-lapping availability across the year.
- Member community
- Culture, events, coaching, racing series, no-jerks factor.
- Real estate & garages
- Quality and availability of trackside garages and homes.
Membership & costs
| Tier | Initiation | Dues | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding membership | Reported around $300,000 | To be announced | — |
Figures come from founder interviews rather than a published price list; treat as indicative.
Real estate: 40 garage residences, each planned with roughly 1,300 sq ft of garage space plus living quarters above.
What works
- Closest major private circuit project to Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego
- Founder-led by a professional road racer
- Garage villas with roughly 1,300 sq ft of climate-controlled space each
What to weigh up
- Still pre-construction — timelines and pricing can move
- Southern California entitlement and environmental review is slow
Amenities
- 3.2-mile circuit at expected FIA Grade 2 standard
- 40 garage villa residences
- Race shop with fabrication and setup services
- 125-seat restaurant, bar and event centre
- Wellness facilities and rooftop pool
Video: fast laps & facility tours
Curated onboard and tour footage from members and visitors.
What members and visitors say
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Location
Lake Elsinore, CA · open the map for Google Maps directions.
Getting there
- Temecula, CA~25 min
- Orange County, CA~1 hr
- San Diego, CA~1 hr 15 min
- Los Angeles, CA~1 hr 30 min