Picture yourself driving on 4.1 miles of private, twisty asphalt with family and friends, sharing new experiences and learning the art of high-performance driving, from life-saving road skills to actual race craft. Envision kids 13 years old actually driving and learning life-saving skills years before even having a license, and kids, six and older, learning to drive on a private karting track, taught by a dedicated team, while you hone your skills with a professional racing instructor. Learn why our members say, “I’ve never lived life to the fullest until now.” No experience is necessary, and over half of our members had no track experience prior to joining MMC, the World’s Premier Automotive Playground.
Our members come from diverse backgrounds and experience. Half of our members have no prior track experience. Some have multi-bay garages full of Ferraris while others enjoy piloting Miata racecars.
Member driving access is practically unlimited during the driving season (weather dependent but typically mid-April through early November). On average, members have access to the track four days per week, including most weekends.
Members have access to MMC’s collection of dozens of high-performance vehicles, including several BMW M and M Performance models, Porsche Cayman PDK racecars, and 911 models, MINI JCW Hardtops, Spec Mazda Miata and MX-5 Cup racecars, and Birel and Sodi karts. Cross Karts are also available all year round.
Provides members and their guests turnkey access to MMC’s fleet for a fraction of normal daily rental rates. Some members utilize MMC’s track fleet for variety, while others value the arrive-and-drive convenience of no downtime, maintenance, transport, fuel, or storage costs.
Includes several of the latest BMW and Porsche sports and luxury vehicles which are available exclusively to members to experience on the road for extended (overnight) rentals.
Absolutely not. Half of our members had never been on a race track prior to joining. Our team of professional instructors will work with you one-on-one to help you progress at your pace and build confidence on the track. Usually within one to three days, members without prior experience are checked off to solo (i.e., driving without an instructor). Members may then drive solo for hours on most track days, take passengers, and rent from MMC’s fleet of street cars. For members who are then interested in advancing their racecraft, MMC’s instructors are available to continue development, including the skills needed to race side by side in our private MMC member race series. There’s no pressure. It’s up to you.
Spend a day at Monticello Motor Club, and you’ll notice many couples and families. Spouses may be seen driving matching cars or competing for faster lap times. Teens as young as 13 drive actual racecars after working with our instructors on basic driving skills, manual shift cars, and racing techniques. It’s common to see fathers and their sons and/or daughters in race suits, competing side by side in our private race series. Our teen members are better, safer drivers, even before they have an actual license. Meanwhile, children six and older enjoy karting on our new, private 0.6-mile karting track side by side with friends or parents. Family membership privileges differ by membership type. Silver and Gold members may add an immediate family member for half the normal initiation fee and annual dues. Our Family membership provides the best value and flexibility for three or more immediate family members.
Not at all. While quite a few of our members have dedicated cars for the track, many will drive up for the day in their street cars. They’ll check the tires pressures, don their helmets and off they go. As long as your car can pass a safety tech inspection, practically any car can be driven on the track. There are some limitations with convertibles, so please check with our staff to get more detailed info. MMC also maintains a large rental fleet, ranging from street cars for novice members to race-prepared cars for more advanced driving or wheel-to-wheel competition. First-time visitors considering membership have access to a handful of cars for a limited experience, while approved members have access to the entire fleet. MMC also offers a Fleet Access Program, which allows members to enjoy access to an impressive and ever-growing collection of high-performance vehicles –and the exhilarating fun that comes with them – while avoiding the commitment and expense of private racecar or kart ownership. Members who utilize Fleet Access Program pay a fraction of normal daily rentals, and don’t have the headache of additional costs associated with maintenance, fuel, transportation, or vehicle storage. Members can utilize their Fleet Access Points to rent vehicles for use in a Racing School or an MMC race. Members may also use their points for private driving instruction.
Member driving access is practically unlimited during the driving season (weather dependent but typically mid-April through early November). Members have access to the track on most weekends and about three out of five weekdays. The Club typically utilizes the limited non-member days for corporate, manufacturer, and charity events. MMC is a private country club and is generally not open to the public. The Club does not rent to groups or individuals who resell access (i.e., car clubs).
Absolutely! MMC also provides its members with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to attend exclusive special events – both at MMC and elsewhere – throughout the year. Some of the events our members have enjoyed recently include: Exclusive, members-only access to social events in NYC; Camp4 Canada, a Porsche winter driving experience; BMW M Experience; Radical Racecar test drives; Praga Racecar test drives; pit passes to professional races (ex.: IMSA, United Sports Car, American Le Mans, World Challenge, and IndyCar, etc.); concours events, etc.
MMC opened in July 2008, and since then, we have grown to over 470+ individuals with membership privileges. Membership is limited to 750 licenses, and we typically raise the price of each membership license annually. We will continue to do so until sold out. Upon achieving 750 members, we will maintain a waiting list for approved applicants who may purchase a license as memberships become available for sale.
If you’ve never been to MMC, the first step is to schedule a visit. The Club has a constant demand for membership, and this is not a sales process but rather a membership journey. The best way to get a feel for MMC is to book tour, a Taste of The Track experience or a day of Private Instruction. During your visit, we’ll get to know each other, and you’ll speak with existing members. If we mutually agree that membership is appropriate, then you’ll complete a Membership Application. If you choose to explore the Club through a Taste of The Track or Private Instruction the cost of the experience will count towards your initiation fee.
An existing MMC member or partner must sponsor your application. If you don’t know any MMC members and wish to pursue membership, then you’ll spend some time with one of the Club owners who may opt to sponsor you.
