Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes their passion for motorsports!. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan zone, or the Metroplex, as the locals call it, has a rich racing tradition, hosting several high-profile events regularly for NASCAR, Indycar, SCCA, Trans-Am, etc. There are multiple venues for professional racing as Texas Motor Speedway, Texas Motorplex, or North Star Dragway. But Texan racing enthusiasts can also take the matter into their own hands at the Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson, a sports car country club in operation from 1996.
The MSR is 14-miles away from Fort Worth, on a half an hour drive on Highway 377. The club has two independent road courses that can add up to form a 3.1-mile racing track, and all its possible layouts allow clockwise or counterclockwise driving. There's plenty of visibility and open spaces, as you would expect for a racing circuit in the middle of the Texas grasslands, with an average of 229 sunny days a year. The natural elevation changes in the terrain are the only limitation to the drivers' perspective, creating some blind corners along the racetrack. Long straightaways with sweeper curves and several tight turns are a great test for racing enthusiasts, providing them with a fun and safe environment to unleash their passion for speed.
(Already covered this in Batch 3 as variation 60 CCW - this is the CW reversal)
Motorsport Ranch Cresson's 1.7-mile clockwise configuration reverses the traditional counterclockwise flow across 2.736 kilometers through 11 corners, transforming the short-course layout into opposite-direction challenge where all brake markers, apex selections, and corner geometries work backwards from CCW muscle memory. Located in Cresson, 22 kilometers from Fort Worth on Highway 377, this CW routing creates different average speeds and corner approach angles compared to the counterclockwise 1.7 configuration, while the 12-meter width accommodates multiple racing lines in both directions. The clockwise variant sees less frequent use than CCW standard but provides valuable driver development opportunity where reversed direction forces reliance on visual cues rather than memorized reference points across North Texas's modular ranch-style club racing venue.
The 1.7 CW configuration's character derives from reversed geometry affecting all 11 corners' dynamics. Corners optimized for CCW flow create different banking relationships and sight lines when traversed clockwise, while the compact 2.7-kilometer distance means direction changes arrive rapidly demanding constant brake-turn-throttle transitions. North Texas climate creates summer heat exceeding 45°C affecting both directions identically, though different corner speeds between CW and CCW create varied aerodynamic cooling and tire wear patterns. MSR's ability to run 1.7, 1.3, and combined 3.1-mile layouts in both directions provides unprecedented configuration variety, with clockwise 1.7 serving as technical alternative to standard CCW flow. SCCA and NASA utilize CW configurations for advanced groups and driver development. The reversed direction particularly challenges regular MSR visitors who've internalized CCW brake markers, forcing mental recalibration where familiar track becomes exploration exercise despite identical physical layout across Texas's most versatile ranch-style motorsport facility.
Class Podiums
Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW is 2.7 km, 11 turns, clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:11.400 (Reynard Champ Car 1999).
Frequently asked questions
How long is Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW?
Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW is 2.7 km (1.7 mi) long.
How many turns does Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW have?
Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW has 11 turns.
Which direction does Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW run?
Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW runs clockwise.
What is the lap record at Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW?
The fastest recorded lap at Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.7 CW is 1:11.400 in a Reynard Champ Car 1999.