Tracks & Lodging


Track Layout:
Location: In Willows, about 190 miles north of San Jose. 530-934-5588
Lodging: Recommendations:
  • Travelodge / Golden Pheasant
    Off I-5 at hwy 162 in Willows, 7 miles from the track. Exit I-5 at hwy 162. Go east at exit ramp, take immediate right onto Humboldt Ave. 530-934-4603 ("O" will get a live person). For nightly $59.95 rate (standard double), mention "Keigwins@theTrack."

    The Travelodge / Golden Pheasant is one story with room access from outdoors (so no stairs and easy access for hauling stuff you don't want to leave exposed on your truck). Amenities include Speed Channel and full complimentary hot breakfast. It has two outdoor pools and shares real estate with Casa Ramos, a pretty good Mexican restaurant with a separate, full service bar, open 7 days a week. Karen, who tends bar, is terrific and she's the reason Casa Ramos is the favorite hangout of racetrack junkies.

  • Baymont Inn
    Next door to the Best Western, across from McDonald's (see directions above). 530-934-9700. For a $14 discount, mention "Keigwins@theTrack." (Note: this used to be called the AmeriHost Inn. If this link stops working please let us know.)

    The Baymont Inn is newer with nicer, though smaller, rooms. Access to your room is through a hallway. It has two stories so there may be stairs to navigate. It has an indoor pool and hot tub. It too is near Casa Ramos.

  • Days Inn
    The Days Inn is a short block away from the above motels and restaurant and has comparable amenities. It is clean and tidy and well managed. 475 No. Humboldt Ave. 530-934-4444.

  • Holiday Inn Express
    The Holiday Inn Express is also nearby the above motels. It is a newer property with well-appointed rooms, an outdoor pool, and daily complimentary breakfast. 545 No. Humboldt Ave. 530-934-8900?.

  • There are other, cheaper, name-brand and off-name motels nearby:
    • Super8 - 530-934-2871
    • Best Value Inn - 530-934-7026
    • Blue Gum Inn - 530-934-5401
    • Economy Inn - 530-934-4224
Directions: From I-5, exit at hwy 162 in Willows. Go west. Track is 7 miles down on the right.
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