Karting Center
Enjoy California's fastest karts on California's longest track! Today's breeding ground for tomorrow's champions, go karting represents the vital first step for most motorsports careers. Far from being the exclusive domaine of the career-minded driver, however, this exciting, affordable form of racing attracts enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.
One of the top go karting venues in the U.S., the Sonoma Raceway Karting Center offers a range of courses featuring its state-of-the-art, race-prepared karts, aimed at novices and experts racing from ages 13 up to adults of 80+. We also host open practice sessions for experienced/professional karters, as well as the corporate groups looking for a fun day of team-building. If you're looking for the absolute premier go kart track, you've come to the right place!
Experience Karting in Sonoma!
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Corporate Karting
Our Karting facility is the perfect place to host your next company outing. We offer kart racing courses to suit every requirement. We provide professional driving instructors, all the required safety gear, our fleet of LO206 karts which are capable of speeds up to 60 mph, optional catering, and more! Call our sales team today for pricing and availability!
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Go Kart and Supermotorcycle Open Practice
Bring your own Sprint Kart or Supermoto and get some laps in at one of the top go karting venues in the U.S.
Half Day: $60
Full Day: $90
*Please bring your own power source/generator as exterior outlets are limited.
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Kart Racing School Stage 1
This full-day program is the first step for future kart racers and those looking to better their driving skill. In this program, you will explore the fundamentals of go kart racing including racing lines, braking methods, acceleration, cornering forces and vehicle balance. After each track session on our purpose-built International Karting Course, drivers will receive expert coaching from our professional instructors in order to lock in what they have learned behind the wheel.
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: $595
*This program is not eligible for cancellation and cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of the start date. There is a $150 rescheduling fee.
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Kart Racing School Stage 2
Step up to our ROK-powered Tony Karts which are capable of speeds in excess of 70 mph! Graduates of the Kart Racing School Stage 1 program are eligible to enroll in this advanced course, which builds upon the techniques and skills already gained in order to produce faster, more confident drivers. Our knowledgeable instructors give targeted feedback to help every driver get the most out of their time behind the wheel. Lap time printouts of all afternoon track sessions will help chart the effects of improvements made to driving techniques.
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: $695
*This program is not eligible for cancellation and cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of the start date. There is a $150 rescheduling fee.
Drivers should have the basic knowledge of how to drive a vehicle. The karts are simple to drive in practice but take skill to drive fast and efficiently. We’ll share with you the knowledge and give you the tools to be your fastest. (Minimum age is 13 – minimum height/weight is 4’10?/80lbs-max 6’6?/ 285lbs)
You are responsible for crash damage of up to $600 PER INCIDENT.
No, a license is not required. In fact, our racing school is open to drivers 13 years and older. Please check with a racing consultant if you want to drive, but don’t meet the normal age requirement.
We run the program rain or shine. The karts are well equipped to handle performance driving in wet conditions with rain tires. Of course, in the case of unsafe levels of rain, the program is subject to cancellation.
Yes, but your driving suit needs to be at least a single layer karting suit rated for abrasion resistance, and your helmet must meet current Snell approval. Karting equipment is provided for the Kart Racing Experience and both Karting Schools.
Yes. Please note that all spectators under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult not participating in the program.
