Monticello Motor Club
The club that started the American private-track boom, two hours from Manhattan.
The verdict
Monticello Motor Club opened in 2008 and effectively wrote the playbook every other US private track club has followed since. Its 4.1-mile Catskills circuit is long, fast and genuinely difficult, and the club runs a mature calendar of arrive-and-drive, coaching and in-house racing. For New York, New Jersey and Connecticut members it remains the default answer.
Best forTri-state collectors who want maximum circuit and a deep club calendar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | $92,500 | $8,600 / yr | Limited driving days |
| Gold | $125,000 | $18,500 / yr | Unlimited driving days |
| Family (up to 5) | $175,000 | $27,000 / yr | Unlimited access |
Published tier pricing; verify current numbers with the club before applying.
Real estate: Trackside garages and villas have been offered in phases.
What works
- One of the longest private road courses in the country
- Mature member culture and a well-run club racing series
- Realistic weekday access from New York City
What to weigh up
- Highest initiation tier in its region
- Northeast winters shorten the usable season significantly
Amenities
- 4.1-mile road course
- Clubhouse and dining
- Member garages
- Karting circuit
- Fleet of club cars
- In-house race series
- Helipad
Video: fast laps & facility tours
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What members and visitors say
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Location
Monticello, NY · open the map for Google Maps directions.
Getting there
- New York City~1 hr 45 min
- Newark, NJ~1 hr 50 min
- Hartford, CT~2 hr 30 min
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