P1 Motor Club News/Blog

MARCH 2026 Construction update

The dream is becoming a reality! Join Chris Duplessis, P1 Motor Club’s "Director of Fun," for an exclusive look at the massive progress on the Treasure Coast Circuit. All three miles of the circuit are now roughed in, with road base being laid and compacted as we speak. We are getting incredibly close to the first layer of asphalt! In this update, Chris walks you through the 16 unique turns,...
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February 2026 Construction update

We recently shared an exclusive construction and activity update with our member community. Typically, these deep dives are reserved for those already on the roster, but given our current pace of development, we wanted to show you exactly what is happening on the ground at P1 Motor Club. https://youtu.be/p8CNcUFNYsU Secure Your Legacy at Current Rates Effective March 1, 2026, the Initiation Fee will increase from $186,000 to $192,000. For context, the...
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Two P1 Leaders. One IMSA Season.

P1 Motor Club is proud to enter the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for the full 2026 season, partnering with Murillo Racing to field a Mercedes-AMG GT4 driven by Aurora Straus and Kenny Murillo. The season begins at Daytona International Speedway on January 23, 2026. But for our community, this announcement is about more than a race program — it’s about the people behind it. A personal milestone that reflects what...
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P1 Motor Club Track Nears Debut, fees to increase

P1 Motor Club has announced that its Treasure Coast Circuit is on track to debut in May 2026, two years earlier than initially planned. The private motorsports club also confirmed it will raise its initiation fee from $180,000 to $186,000 on October 1. The Treasure Coast Circuit is part of the larger Treasure Coast Motorsports Complex, which will include four additional specialized driving venues: P1 Circuit 4.5 miles. 3 configurations. 3,450-foot...
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P1 R&D Rebrands as P1 Commerce Park Amid High Demand

P1 Motor Club has announced the renaming of its P1 Research & Development Park to P1 Commerce Park. The change reflects the significant interest and commitment from the high-caliber motorsports businesses choosing to locate within the facility. Driven by strong demand, the development of the P1 Commerce Park was accelerated from its originally planned later phase. Currently, half of the 400,000 square feet of available space has been reserved by...
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P1 Motor Club Breaks Ground in Epic Storm

P1 Motor Club, The World’s Pinnacle Motorsports Community™, officially launched construction on Sunday, March 10 with a groundbreaking ceremony at its 650-acre Okeechobee Road site. Braving torrential downpours, 40-mph winds, and tornado warnings, 80+ elected officials, community leaders, P1 members, and supporters gathered under shelter provided by Extreme Velocity Motorsports, a future P1 R&D Park tenant. St. Lucie County Commissioner Kathy Townsend, a strong advocate for the project, addressed the...
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P1’s Director of Fun Takes the Wheel on “Never Stop Driving” Podcast!

Chris Duplessis, a lifelong rally enthusiast and P1 Motor Club's director of fun, recently joined Larry Webster on the "Never Stop Driving" podcast to discuss his exciting career and the vision behind P1's innovative off-road program. From his early days tearing up dirt roads in Maine to competing in the X Games and WRC events across the globe, Duplessis has always had a passion for pushing limits and having fun...
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Life Lessons at Light Speed: Why your kid should race cars

By Aurora Straus ... In my experience as a young driver and as the leader of our youth programming, kids have a funny way of rising to the challenge. When I was just 13 years old, my dad signed me up for racing school to become a safer driver before hitting public roads. The first time I passed 100 mph was my eureka moment, the moment I knew this was...
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WHERE CAMARADERIE MEETS QUALITY: Derek Granison

By Aurora Straus ... Within the first five minutes of speaking with Derek Granison, co-owner of Extreme Velocity Motorsports, it was clear that his business ethos is much like P1 Motor Club’s – an emphasis on camaraderie, without compromising quality. Extreme Velocity is high-quality; just ask for a tour of its 30,000 SF home base in Riviera Beach, Florida. Its shop space is carefully designed to provide a truly turnkey...
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