Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane
At about an hour ride south from Seattle, Washington, in the typical Pacific Northwest town of Shelton, the Ridge Motorsports Park was built in 2011 to serve as a focal point for racers coming from all around the states of Oregon & Washinton. Designed by Steve Crawford as a motorist oasis in the middle of an evergreen pine forest, this racing track offers magnificent views of the surrounding vegetation. It also adapts seamlessly to the formidable elevation changes in the natural terrain, defying the drivers' abilities to remain in control of their vehicles.
The Ridge Motorsports Park track is 2.47 mi long, with a total vertical gain of 299 ft from start to finish. There are 16 turns in this racetrack, including several closed ones like The Carousel and The Thumb. Another impressive section is the ridge complex, an abrupt descent of 50 ft through a challenging turn combination. Several straight runs compensate for the loss of speed in these sharp curves, leaving the average lap time at 1:55.246 and the average velocity at 77 mph. Given the particular characteristics of the terrain, this track only goes in the counterclockwise direction, which enables vehicles to develop top speeds from top to bottom.
See our Ridge Motorsports Park Track Guide for more information on getting the most out of this track.
The with Chicane configuration at Ridge Motorsports Park adds chicane element near the end of the front straight at this Washington state facility in Shelton, creating technical braking zone that transforms the circuit's character. Added in June 2020 as part of facility improvements, the chicane interrupts sustained high-speed run down the front straight creating overtaking opportunities and reducing speeds before the following corner sequence. This variant serves events requiring specific technical characteristics or adhering to series regulations mandating chicane configurations.
Operating Ridge with chicane showcases the facility's evolution where track modifications optimize racing quality and safety at Pacific Northwest's premier road course facility. The chicane insertion creates different setup priorities and tire degradation patterns compared to without-chicane variant where uninterrupted straight allows maximum speed. Washington's maritime climate creates variable conditions with frequent rain requiring all-weather capability across the season. The with-chicane configuration demonstrates modern circuit philosophy where temporary or permanent chicanes customize layouts matching specific series requirements serving Seattle-area motorsport community.
Class Podiums
Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane is 3.9 km, 18 turns, counter-clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:43.520 (Lola Cars B0207 Formula 3).
Frequently asked questions
How long is Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane?
Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane is 3.9 km (2.4 mi) long.
How many turns does Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane have?
Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane has 18 turns.
Which direction does Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane run?
Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane runs counter-clockwise.
What is the lap record at Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane?
The fastest recorded lap at Ridge Motorsports Park w/ Chicane is 1:43.520 in a Lola Cars B0207 Formula 3.