The Thermal Club is a country club and motorsports circuit in Thermal, California. The venue was opened in 2012.[2] It hosted a non-championship IndyCar event in 2024, the $1 Million Challenge, and a points-paying event in 2025, the Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix.[3]
 Twin Palms Circuit (2017–present) | |
| Location | Thermal, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°36′7″N 116°9′46″W / 33.60194°N 116.16278°W |
| Opened | 2012 |
| Architect | Alan Wilson |
| Major events | Current: Ferrari Challenge North America (2026) Former: IndyCar Series The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix (2025) |
| Website | https://www.thermal.cc/ |
| GT Circuit (2017–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 5.100 mi (8.208 km) |
| Turns | 26 |
| Twin Palms Circuit (2015–present)[1] | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.067 mi (4.936 km) |
| Turns | 17 |
| Race lap record | 1:39.8051 ( Álex Palou, Dallara DW12, 2024, IndyCar) |
Thermal has three separate road courses that can be combined in up to 20 configurations, up to the 5.100 mi (8.208 km) GT circuit.[4] Members must purchase an on-site villa which each have large private garages.[5] Members also have access to a full-service tuning shop and other non-automotive amenities.[6]
In 2017, BMW completed construction of their BMW Performance Driving Center West, which is home to the BMW Performance Driving School.[7]
Lap records
editAs of March 2026, the fastest official race lap records at Thermal Club are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Palms Circuit (2015–present): 3.067 mi (4.936 km) | ||||
| IndyCar | 1:39.8051 | Álex Palou | Dallara DW12 | 2024 $1 Million Challenge |
| Ferrari Challenge | 2:00.428[8] | Johnny Kaminskey | Ferrari 296 Challenge | 2026 Thermal Club Ferrari Challenge North America round |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Pockrass, Bob (21 March 2025). "What is Thermal Club? Inside INDYCAR's most exclusive event". foxsports.com. Fox Sports. Archived from the original on 4 May 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ Branman, Miles (31 August 2017). "The Thermal Club, a members-only Mecca for motorsports". Robb Report. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ Pruett, Marshall (13 June 2024). "IndyCar unveils 2025 schedule; Thermal Club becomes points round". racer.com. RACER. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ↑ "Thermal Club Delivers Ultimate Experience for Motorsports Enthusiasts". Palm Springs Life. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ Undercoffler, David (9 August 2014). "At the Thermal Club, wealthy gearheads will have private vrooms". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ Mills, James (5 February 2020). "Life in the fast lane: Thermal Club". Detour. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ Iger, Bradley (1 August 2017). "Inside the Thermal Club's Private Track Facility". motortrend.com. Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Ferrari Challenge North America - The Thermal Club - Race 1 - P/P-AM Official Results (30 Minutes)" (PDF). 16 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
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