All of life’s troubles pale into insignificance once you’re sideways and smiling, mastering techniques and fulfilling your rallying dream.
For over 70 years, Willow Springs Raceway has been the ultimate place to seek your driving thrill. But the biggest thrill of them all? That’s where we come in.
DirtFish x Willow Springs is a brand-new, one-day driving experience that puts you behind the wheel of a Subaru BRZ rally car on gravel roads at the world-famous circuit near Los Angeles.
The deal? The same expert tuition you’ve come to expect from DirtFish Rally School, only in the sunnier climate of California.
And we’ve pulled out all the stops: transforming Willow Springs’ Walt James Stadium into a gravel training ground. So whether you’re a total beginner or a world champion of motorsport, smiles are assured and valuable lessons guaranteed.
What will I experience?
Our one-day course is designed to push you beyond your comfort zone in a manner that encourages development in a controlled environment, regardless of your driving background.
Our renowned instructors will expertly guide you from the passenger seat to thrill and challenge you. Beginning with basic skill development and progressing to handling a car at speed on a gravel road, you’ll end the day with advanced car control skills that aren’t only cool to have in your locker but also transfer to everyday driving situations.
Don’t worry about bringing something to drive: we’ve got it covered. Our rear-wheel-drive Subaru BRZs at Willow Springs Raceway are freshly fitted with upgraded rally suspension to handle the rough gravel trails of the Walt James Stadium, a hydraulic handbrake for inducing slides, specialist gravel tires and a multi-point roll cage and five-point racing harness for your safety.
We will also provide safety equipment and refreshments on the day.
Why should I do it?
If it’s good enough for 2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button, it’s good enough for you.
The former McLaren racer knows Willow Springs better than most as an ambassador of the Singer Drivers Club, and has also experienced DirtFish’s training first-hand having visited us in Seattle a few years ago.
“It’s a whole different world to what I’m used to,” Jenson said. “The DirtFish cars at Willow Springs are rear-wheel-drive, which means you can either go as fast as you can by being more precise – or have as much fun as you can by going as sideways as possible!
“I went to learn how to maximize my ultimate speed on gravel but, admittedly, I was massively sideways because of how fun it is to drive.”
DirtFish marketing director, Brenten Kelly, added: “Bringing the thrilling experience of rally driving to automotive enthusiasts is a core mission of DirtFish. Working with Willow Springs Raceway to deliver our one-day driving experience to California is a big step in growing our long-held ambition of bringing the adrenaline of driving a rally car to a wider audience.”
When can I come?
Sound like it’s for you? Great – you have a few options for booking.
While all of our courses are one-day, we have availability across December 2026 and January 2027, so you’ll want to head to the booking page now to avoid disappointment.
And the timing couldn’t be better. With the festive season about to hit top gear, this could be the perfect gift for that special someone desperate to experience the joy of rally driving.
We’ve covered everything; all you have to do is drive.
