Did you know we had a world-class raceway right here in Cameron Park? It has hosted many racing events over the years including:
Cameron Park 500
El Dorado County MotoCross Invitational
Rescue 1000 Off-Road Challenge
NorCal BMX Freestyle Show
Shingle Springs MiniMonster Truck Jam
The race track was known for being fast, dusty, and for its unusual shape:
Over the last few years, however, the race track has gone into disrepair and has become partially overgrown with weeds. But, it is still used regularly by local dirt bikers and dune racers (including me!) and an occasional event. Last year I competed in the Rescue 1000 in my dune buggy. Check out my profile for a snapshot and highlights of me at the race.
The posted coordinates will take you to the site of the Cameron Park Motor Speedway, but the cache is actually located nearby at N38 41.ABC W120 58.DEF
To locate the cache, you must find some information about the Cameron Park Motor Speedway:
A = Middle initial of the founder of the Cameron Park Motor Speedway
B = Fourth digit of the year CPMS was founded
C = Second digit in the construction cost to build CPMS
D = First digit in the number of laps in the Rescue 1000
E = Number of races held in 1984
F = Place I finished in the last Rescue 1000
My dad says the checksum for all 6 digits is 22...whatever that means!
Be alert when hiking in the woods!! We have seen snakes, ticks, poison oak, coyotes, deer and may other creatures out here. Keep your eyes open!
Good luck!