He was about to disappear. In June last year, after decades of activity, the mythical Willow Springs was put on sale. The alarms immediately jumped: their historical value, their role within American motorcycling and its oldest permanent circuit status in the United States made it an emblem that could not fall into oblivion. The fear of a demolition or a radical change of use was a possibility that was present, although the fate that has run is another good.
And when many feared that the story of Willow Springs had come to an end, a second chance came. Crossharbor Capital Partnersan investment fund based in Boston, took control of the layout in April of this year and confirmed what many expected to hear: the circuit would continue to be a circuit. Not only that, but it would begin a new stage marked by renewal and the look to the future.
The exact plans for Willow Springs are not yet known, but party details
To shape that new era, its new owners have decided to start with an event that will mark a before and after. With the name of Willow Springs Reimagined, the appointment seeks to return the life and attention it deserves, with a mixture of motor racing, history and culture of the engine for a unique and special day for all those who want to go.
The event will take place on October 11, in the heart of Rosamond’s layout. It is an open celebration to the public that not only intends to value the legacy of the circuit, but also project it towards the future. The day will combine an exhibition of historical and worship vehicles and, how could it be otherwise in the United States, there will also be a hole for wheel gastronomy (Food Trucks) and exclusive merchandising.
The atmosphere promises to be very special. It is not just one more event, but a turning point for a layout that has housed all kinds of competitions throughout its more than 70 years: from the Ama Superbike to the Ferrari Challenge or the Trans-AM. Willow Springs has seen generations of pilots and fans pass, and now prepares to write a new page.
In case you catch you close for that moment, tickets for the October 11 They have already been on sale, with general access prices around twenty -three dollars, including parking. Beyond the day itself, the really important thing is the gesture: the circuit is open, it has not been demolished, and has a future plan. Although the exact details of the reforms that are coming are not yet known, the simple fact of seeing again its open doors is already a reason for celebration, don’t you think?
