Entertainment

The NASCAR Hauler Parade rumbles through the streets of downtown Sacramento and around the State Capitol en route to Sonoma Raceway! The action starts at noon on Thursday, June 20, in Sacramento and should arrive at Sonoma Raceway around 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Join Sonoma Raceway as we celebrate 50 years of racing in wine country!

- Check out a display of iconic stock cars including Kyle Busch’s 2015 No. 18 M&M’s Toyota, Jeff Gordon’s 2006 No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, as well as the No. 4 Kodak Oldsmobile driven by Ernie Irvan in 1991-1992 and Dale Earnhardt’s No. 3 Goodwrench Monte Carlo from his 1995 win in Sonoma.

- Watch renowned artist David Arrigo create a custom canvas painting commemorating 50 years of racing history in the Ticket Pit Stop.

- Don’t miss a Pre-Race celebration on Sunday featuring the stars of NASCAR past, present and future!

The Point is the newest, closest spot to watch drivers tackle the Carousel all weekend. Enjoy shade under a new redwood pergola, food, drinks, games and plenty of action!

Get the party started on Sunday, June 23 with a legendary Pre-Race show just hours before the green flag falls, featuring the stars of NASCAR past, present and future!

- “Legends Chat” with Ernie Irvan, Richard Childress and Hershel McGriff

- The Patriots Jet Team air show (six L-39 albatross jets)

- Stunt Plane performance by Brad Wursten (MXS-R, made by MX Aircraft)

- Driver introductions, accompanied by local quarter midget racers

- Save Mart Supermarkets will take its giant 12-foot shopping cart, “Big Red” for a lap.

- Three iconic NASCAR stock cars will thunder around the road course.

- Representatives from Beale Air Force Base will unfurl a 100-ft American Flag.

- National Anthem and flyover by two F-15C Eagles from the 123rd Fighter Squadron Redhawks of the Oregon Air National Guard - “Drivers, Start Your Engines!” by Toyota Racing Development representatives

• Toyota Arcade: Play arcade games, get an airbrush tattoo and shop the latest Toyota Racing merchandise inside Turn 10.

• Toss Up: Try your hand at Big O Tires/Sonoma Raceway Toss Up, where you can hit your target on a giant game board to win prizes.

• The RevZone: Located about Turn 7, the RevZone features a 200-foot stand-up bar, expanded shade tent with picnic tables, permanent restrooms, refreshments, driver Q&As, entertainment, games and more.

• Save Mart/Lucky Breaking Zone: Your one stop shop for shade, relaxation and interactive fun. Enjoy Q&As with drivers and NASCAR personalities, music, a ball pit for kids and more!

• Sonoma Raceway Kids Zone: Packed with fun for little racers, including a photo booth, Build-a-Racer station, real race cars, Burnin’ Bovine, free giveaways and more!

• Toyota Racing Experience: Features the latest Toyota vehicles plus driver appearances, photo opps, and the “Pandra” Tundra which was charred in the 2018 Butte County Camp Fire.

• Military tanks: Check out three vintage U.S. military tanks on display provided by Team Ghilotti, Inc.

• U.S. Air Force Special Ops Air Commando Experience: Stop by the to test your mental and physical strength which a skills challenge, VR experience and interactive games – all inside an Air Force C-130.

• Portacool Cooling Stations: Feeling the heat? Take a break and cool off at one of our six Portacool Cooling Stations in Turns 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, under the Main Grandstand and at The Point.

NASCAR K&N West Series autograph session, open to all in the Save Mart/Lucky Breaking Zone from 3-3:45 p.m.

- STEM Race Car Challenge: Finalists from 45 Bay Area classrooms and Boys & Girls Clubs go head-to-head in a gravity-powered car challenge at 10 a.m. in Sunoco Victory Lane.

- Kids-only Autograph Session: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers Landon Cassill and Corey LaJoie will sign autographs for kids at 10:45 a.m. in the Save Mart/Lucky Breaking Zone. Your little NASCAR fan WILL need a wristband to access this event. Wristbands will be available at the Save Mart/Lucky Breaking Zone Saturday morning beginning at 9 a.m.

- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying: Two elimination rounds to determine the starting grid for Sunday’s race.

- Procore 200 Pre-Race Ceremonies: Including a National Anthem performance by 13-year-old NASCAR fan Lila Angelopoulos from San Francisco, as well as the unfurling of a giant American flag.

- Happy Hour at the Turn 7 RevZone, presented by Ally: California Dueling Pianos by 2 Grand Entertainment will set the stage with two Grand Pianos and two outrageously talented entertainers. In the Turn 7 RevZone, 4-6 p.m. The first 200 attendees who are over 21 will receive a custom cup, bourbon drink and cupcake thanks to Ally!

- NASCAR Trackside Live: Fun, games and driver Q&As in Sunoco Victory Lane, 8:30 a.m.

- Chapel Service: Open to all in the Drivers’ Lounge, 9 a.m.

- Q&A sessions with NASCAR drivers and personalities including: Austin Dillon, Earl Barban and a kids-only Q&A with Aric Almirola in the Save Mart/Lucky Breaking Zone.

- NASCAR Drivers’ Meeting: Fans are invited to experience the drivers’ meeting on Turn 11 at 10 a.m. Open to fans who purchased the Total Access Package.

- Track Walk: With nearly 100 prizes on the line, the post-race track walk is a race-themed treasure hunt for the whole family. Entrances at Turns 2, 7, 9, 11 and north end of the grandstand.

- JOYRIDE will offer golf cart rides throughout the entire facility all weekend for a $5 minimum tip.

- Sonoma Shuttle: Campers can enjoy a free round-trip shuttle from 50 Acres to the Sonoma Plaza, including stops at Viansa Sonoma and Cornerstone Gardens.