MotorSport Ranch Cresson
The original American country club for motorsport, still one of the best values.
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The verdict
MotorSport Ranch opened in 1997 and is generally credited as the first car country club in the United States. It is deliberately unglamorous: two road courses, hundreds of private garages, and a culture built around driving rather than dining. For Dallas–Fort Worth owners it offers more seat time per dollar than almost anywhere else.
Best forDFW drivers who value seat time and workshop space over clubhouse polish.
Ratings by category
Every club on this site is scored on the same eight 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.
- Weather & driving season
- Calculated from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals: dry days, snow-free days, temperatures and comfortable driving months.
- 314 dry days/yr365 snow-free days/yrAvg 75° / 51°F12 comfortable driving monthsNOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, nearest station USC00419532 (17 mi).
Membership & costs
Joining fee is the one-time cost to become a member. Dues are the recurring monthly or annual cost. Property costs are separate — buying or leasing a garage or home at the club is not the same as a membership fee.
Membership fees & dues
| Tier | Joining fee | Dues | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular member | $4,700 + tax | $150 / mo + tax | Optional garage rental about $345 / mo |
| Executive member | $12,500 | $100 / mo + tax | Transferable with a 3% transfer fee; garage rental about $320 / mo |
Property costs (separate purchase)
| Tier | Purchase price | Ongoing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage ownership | Purchase price varies | Association dues | — |
Initiation and dues are published on the club's own pricing page. Garage purchase and lease options are priced separately.
Fee sources: MotorSport Ranch pricing page
What works
- Extremely high track-time-to-cost ratio
- Deep, long-tenured driving community
- Genuine garage ownership rather than storage rental
What to weigh up
- Amenities are functional, not luxurious
- Short courses compared to newer marquee clubs
Amenities
- Two road courses
- Several hundred private garages
- Karting
- On-site service providers
- Open lapping most days
What members and guests are saying
Aggregated public feedback from Google reviews, plus quoted member, owner and guest comments from public forums.
Upcoming events
Public track days, racing, schools and social events at this facility, refreshed weekly. Member-only sessions are usually not listed publicly.
Current weather
Live conditions at Cresson, TX, so you know what the track is doing today.
Location
Cresson, TX · open the map for Google Maps directions.
Getting there
- Fort Worth, TX~35 min
- Dallas, TX~1 hr 10 min
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