"Sneaking into" the racetrack of America's super-rich.
The club only recruits 500 members, most of whom are ultra-wealthy. Each villa here is valued at up to $7 million.
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| Located on nearly 400 acres in Palm Desert, California (USA), the Thermal Club is one of the most impressive racing clubs in the world. |
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| With a limited membership of 500, members of this club must belong to the ultra-wealthy. The Thermal Club is considered the most luxurious racing club in the world and has the strictest membership selection criteria. |
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| Villas overlooking the racetrack can cost up to $7 million, and inside they have garages large enough to house impressive car collections. |
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| Club members can race on an 8.2 km track with some of the world's best-in-class road conditions. Surrounding the racetrack is a village full of sports cars. |
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| Inside the club, there's ample space for events, a bar, restaurants, and dining rooms. And of course, there are luxurious meeting rooms for wealthy businessmen. |
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| Currently, the club has only 62 members, from the United States, Kuwait, and Canada. These members are entrepreneurs, business owners, lawyers, and investors. Their common trait is that they possess considerable wealth. |
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| To get to the racetrack, members can use helicopters or drive themselves. They can also build their own villas in the surrounding area. There are currently 268 plots of land available, with an additional 232 plots scheduled for release. |
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| There are 8 design templates, or members can use their own designs. They typically range in size from 280 to 750 m2, with the largest villa reaching 1,400 m2. Currently, 16 villas have been completed, 7 are under construction, and 15 are in use. |
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| This upscale neighborhood offers a full range of amenities. Notably, some villas have parking spaces for 15 to 20 cars. |
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| Construction costs typically range from $4.6 million to $7 million per unit. Villas with balconies facing the racetrack are usually more expensive. |
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| This racetrack, conceived by renowned designer Alan Wilson, features three combined lanes with a total length of 8.2 km. |
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| The club can even organize its own races; all members have racing licenses and can compete in two categories on weekends. |
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| The area surrounding the racetrack is a sports village with a full range of services, including refueling and vehicle maintenance. |
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| Many supercar manufacturers such as McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche also rent this racetrack to host their races. Several famous racing cars have also been launched here, such as the Ferrari 488 Challenger and the Lamborghini Huracan Performante. |
