Where Speed Really Begins
At Buttonwillow Raceway Park, performance doesn’t start when the green flag drops.
It starts long before that — in the paddock, in the preparation, and in the details most people never see.
That’s where Chris Maguire comes in.
For over two decades, Chris has been part of the foundation of motorcycle racing across the West Coast. As the official distributor of Pirelli race tires through CT Racing, he’s been supporting racers at Buttonwillow and beyond — bringing the right compounds, the right setups, and the right expertise to every race weekend.
“If there’s a race event, we’re there — making sure riders have what they need to perform.”
Built for Racers
Ask Chris what makes Buttonwillow different, and the answer isn’t complicated.
It’s the people.
Buttonwillow has been a staple in motorcycle racing for over 20 years as a place where riders from Northern and Southern California meet in the middle, drawn by consistency, accessibility, and a track that simply works.
But more than that, it’s racer-run.
“You ask anyone at Buttonwillow for help — they’ll go out of their way. That’s not something you get everywhere.”
From the front office to the paddock, the culture reflects a deep understanding of what racers actually need — and that shows up in every detail.
The Details That Define Performance
For Chris, speed isn’t about guessing.
It’s about precision.
“Air pressure is critical. If you’re not on top of it, things can go sideways fast. It’s one of the most overlooked factors in performance — and one of the most important.”
From there, everything connects:
- Tire temperature
- Suspension setup
- Mechanical grip
- How the bike reacts under load
At higher levels, these aren’t small adjustments — they’re the difference between control and chaos.
The Track That Pushes You
Every track has a personality.
At Buttonwillow, it’s flow.
Corners like Riverside and the run through Phil Hill demand commitment, precision, and trust — both in the machine and the setup underneath you.
It’s a track that rewards those who understand it — and humbles those who don’t.
A Rider’s Perspective
For Dustin Coyner, that connection to Buttonwillow runs deep.
He’s been riding most of his life, started track riding in 1998, and has been racing since 1999. By 2000, Buttonwillow became part of his story — hosting early events and quickly becoming a place he’d return to again and again.
“Buttonwillow is our home track and we freaking love the place.”
That familiarity brings clarity — not just in where to go fast, but how to think about getting there.
His favorite sections reflect what many riders come to appreciate:
- Riverside and Phil Hill on the Classic Track
- Turn 2–3 complex on The Circuit
But for Dustin, speed isn’t just about pushing harder.
It’s about understanding the process.
“One thing people misunderstand about going faster is you don’t have to be faster right now — you can work towards it.”
That mindset shift is everything.
Because the fastest riders don’t always feel fast.
“A perfect lap feels like the slowest and easiest.”
More Than Just Riding
These days, Dustin’s focus has evolved.
Instead of chasing every lap time, he’s working on improving his coaching — helping others find their way on track, just like he did.
That’s part of what makes Buttonwillow different.
It’s not just a place to ride.
It’s a place to grow.
Where It All Comes Together
At Buttonwillow, performance isn’t built in isolation.
It’s built through connection:
- Between rider and machine
- Between setup and execution
- Between the paddock and the track
Chris brings the technical foundation.
Riders like Dustin bring the experience, the mindset, and the passion.
Together, they represent what Buttonwillow has always been about:
BRP is a place where people come to get better.
