The raceway's popular program gives people a safe, legal, controlled environment in which to drag race their cars, away from city streets.

Anyone with a driver's license can compete, providing their vehicle or motorcycle passes a simple technical inspection. All gas-propelled vehicles must have mufflers (if applicable). Almost any type of street-legal vehicle is eligible to run on the drag strip.

Racing for the first time? Find out what to expect

COVID-19 Guidelines

Events will be held with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place, including:

• Face masks covering your mouth and nose must be worn at all times
• Wash your hands often
• Avoid touching your face
• Maintain at least six feet of social distance from people not in your household. Security staff will be in place to monitor social distancing requirements throughout the property.
• Stay home if you feel sick
• Spectators are not allowed to enter Sonoma Raceway.  
• Each participant is limited to no more than two people per car/entry (driver plus one support person).  Drivers and their support person must enter the facility in the same car, with appropriate credentials, to ensure/enforce attendance limits. Support person pays a $10 entrance fee.
• Drivers are recommended to stay in their cars when in staging lanes.

Schedule

Most Wednesday nights through Nov. 18, 2020. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., racing spans from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

• If you plan on racing, you must be at the track by 7 p.m. The earlier you get here, the more time runs you'll get.
• Racing may end earlier, depending on car count.

COST: Pay for your ticket at the gate - $25 to race; $15 to race with High School ID. $10 for up to one additional crew person per car.

WHERE: 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, Calif., 95476.

MORE INFORMATION: Call the Drag Racing Hotline 800-870-7223 ext. 209,
as events are weather permitting, or visit the Sonoma Raceway Drag Racing Facebook Page.

What to Expect

Getting Here:

• The main entrance at Gate 1 on Highway 121 at 3:30 p.m.

Pre-Race:

• Follow the signs to "Tech" to get your car teched
• Once your car passes the simple tech inspection, a tech inspector will direct you to the staging lanes

Get Ready for Your First Run:

• Wait for your class' turn in the staging lanes
• Practice/time runs start at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.
• There will be 2-3 runs before the first round of eliminations
• Drag racing staff can help you with staging your car at the starting line.
• After each run you'll receive a time slip with your elapsed time and speed on the quarter-mile.

First Round of Eliminations:

• Eliminations start at 7 p.m.
• Make it to the final four in your class and receive a trophy! Remember, it's all about being consistent and getting good reaction times on the tree!

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