Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.3
Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson 1.3 is 2.1 km, 6 turns, counter-clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:02.700 (Chevrolet Corvette C6 Grand Sport 2010 (w/ AR1)).
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.
The 1.3 configuration at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, Texas creates a 1.3-mile layout variant at this comprehensive motorsport facility serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The 1.3-mile designation indicates a specific routing combining particular course sections creating moderate circuit length appropriate for various vehicle classes and skill levels. This configuration demonstrates Motorsport Ranch's systematic approach to layout designation serving diverse event requirements.
Operating the 1.3 configuration showcases Motorsport Ranch Cresson's flexibility where multiple layout options serve simultaneous events, club racing, and track day programs. Texas climate creates year-round racing potential though summer heat frequently exceeds 38C making morning and winter sessions preferred. The 1.3-mile variant provides mid-range challenge serving the facility's extensive customer base from novice track day participants to professional testing programs, demonstrating comprehensive infrastructure supporting multiple configurations at this prominent North Texas motorsport destination established in 2002.
Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson averages 36°C highs in July and 3°C lows in January, with moderate rainfall. The driest, most reliable track-day weather runs September–April.
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