| 8 a.m. | Spectator Gates Open |
| Gate 3 / 50 Acres Crossing Open | |
| Midway/Fan Zone Open | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Pre-Race Ceremonies |
| 11 a.m. | Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car/Top Fuel) – Round 1 |
| Noon | Pro Stock Car Eliminations – Round 1 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Sportsman Eliminations – Quarter-Finals |
| 1:20 p.m. | Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car/Top Fuel) – Round 2 |
| 1:50 p.m. | Pro Stock Car Eliminations – Round 2 |
| 2:05 p.m. | Sportsman Eliminations – Semi-Finals |
| 2:25 p.m. | Jr. Dragster, Jr. Street and Street Legal Exhibitions |
| 3 p.m. | Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car/Top Fuel) – Semi-Finals |
| 3:15 p.m. | Pro Stock Car Eliminations – Semi-Finals |
| 3:25 p.m. | Sportsman Eliminations – Finals |
| 3:35 p.m. | Top The Cops Exhibition |
| 3:45 p.m. | Parade of Champions |
| 4:15 p.m. | Pro Stock Car Eliminations – Finals |
| 4:20 p.m. | Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car/Top Fuel) – Finals |
| 4:30 p.m. | Winner's Circle (at the Starting Line) |
| 5:30 p.m. | Gate 3 / 50 Acres Crossing Close |
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Extended Ticket Office Hours
Sunday, July 19: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Normal business hours resume on Monday, July 20. All times PT.
Witness some of the latest and greatest Ferrari's in wine country on July 25
Ride along in a historic race car for a tax-deductable donation to SCC Sonoma, October 9-11.
Providing young, inexperienced drivers with the skills needed to navigate today's roads safely
Drag race your car in a fun, safe and legal environment right here at the track
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Shawn Langdon led the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge with a stunning win in Top Fuel, overcoming Clay Millican. Ron Capps and Dallas Glenn also won in Funny Car and Pro Stock. Doug Kalitta, Jordan Vandergrif, and Chris Vang secured top qualifying spots for Sunday’s eliminations.
Recent Headlines
07/18/26
Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera dominated the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at Sonoma Raceway, winning $25,000 with consistent 6.60-second runs on his Suzuki. Herrera overcame a clutch issue, advanced decisively through eliminations, and beat teammate Richard Gadson in the final.
07/17/26
Jordan Vandergriff claimed the quickest Funny Car run of the 2026 NHRA season at Sonoma Raceway, securing provisional No. 1 qualifier for John Force Racing. Doug Kalitta and Chris Vang also led their classes, with Kalitta nabbing Top Fuel No. 1 and Vang topping Pro Stock for the first time.
07/17/26
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reaches its midpoint with the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals kicking off the season's second half. Leaders include champions Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson. Sonoma, known for record-setting runs, promises thrilling races across Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes.
07/07/26
The 2026 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals, held July 17-19 at scenic Sonoma Raceway, features thrilling drag racing with 12,000-hp nitro cars reaching 340 mph. Highlights include top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout, plus special events and celebrity appearances.
