In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we take you inside Willow Springs Raceway, one of the most iconic racetracks in California, for an exclusive interview with Kevin Hart, who runs sales, events, and business development at the track. If you’ve ever wondered how a real racetrack operates, how to attend track days, or how to drive your own car on a professional circuit, this episode breaks it all down.We cover everything from open track days and racing events to lap times, track layouts, and the six different courses at Willow Springs, including Big Willow. Kevin also shares insider details on renting a racetrack for film productions, why Willow Springs is a popular location for movies like Ford v Ferrari, and how YouTubers and brands use the track for automotive content.Whether you’re into car culture, motorsports, racing, or track day driving in California, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most legendary racing facilities in the U.S.—plus how you can get on track yourself.🏁 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow Willow Springs Raceway operates day-to-dayThe difference between track days, racing events, and private rentalsHow YOU can legally drive your own car on a real racetrackThe 6 different tracks at Willow Springs (including Big Willow)Lap times, speeds, and what counts as “fast” on trackHow movies like Ford v Ferrari used the track for filmingWhat it costs (and how it works) to rent a racetrackThe return of major events like Willow Springs Reimagined🚀 Start Your Own PodcastThis episode is brought to you by Podtastic Audio.Want a professional podcast without the hassle?Chris and his team handle everything—recording, editing, and production.👉 Podcasting Made Easy - Podtastic Audiohttps://forms.gle/tAuGfhrB9PHYhQ346Work directly with ChrisGet a FREE copy of The Podtastic Playbook00:00 🚗 Intro – Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris00:07 🎥 Audio vs Video Experience (Watch This Episode)00:22 🏁 Willow Springs Overview + Guest Kevin Hart00:57 🎙️ Sponsor: Podtastic Audio01:51 🎧 Interview Begins at Willow Springs02:24 👨‍💼 Kevin Hart’s Role at the Racetrack02:46 🛠️ Daily Operations at Willow Springs Raceway03:27 📅 Track Schedule & When It’s Open03:53 🏎️ How to Drive Your Car on the Track (Track Days)04:23 🔊 Noise Limits & Location Advantages05:02 🏆 Racing Events & Track Certification Explained05:47 🗺️ All 6 Tracks at Willow Springs06:47 ⚡ Lap Times, Speeds & What’s Considered Fast07:17 🎬 Filming Movies at the Track (Ford v Ferrari)08:37 🎥 Renting the Track for Productions & YouTubers08:51 🏁 Quarter Mile Track & Drag Racing History09:32 🚫 Why Open Testing Has Changed10:15 🎉 Willow Springs Reimagined Event Details11:13 🙌 Outro & Wrap-Upn this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we explore Willow Springs Raceway, a legendary California racetrack known for track days, racing events, and motorsports history, with an exclusive Kevin Hart interview covering how to drive your car on a racetrack, open track days in California, and what it takes to run a professional racing facility. We break down the