FAQs
❓ What are the event dates & location?
📍 June 13–14, 2026 — Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, CA)
Friday, June 12 is a Load-In Day Only.
❓ Where can I buy tickets?
💡 Prices increase at the gate.
❓ Is Friday open to spectators?
🚫 No — Friday is Load-In Day Only.
Access is limited to racers, vendors, pit crew, and passengers accompanying racers/vendors.
🚪 Friday load-in takes place through Gate 7 only.
🏕️ Friday overnight stays require a Weekend Camping Pass.
🎫 Friday entry also requires valid Saturday and/or Sunday admission wristbands.
❓ What are the gate hours?
Friday (June 12)
🚛 Load-In Only
⏰ 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Saturday (June 13)
⏰ Gates Open: 7:00AM
🎟️ General Admission: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday (June 14)
⏰ Gates Open: 7:00AM
🎟️ General Admission: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
❓ What time does racing run?
🏁 Drag Racing
• Saturday: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
• Sunday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
💨 Drift Competition & Exhibition begin at 10:00AM both days.
❓ Are kids free?
👶 Kids 10 and under are FREE with paid adult admission.
❓ What’s included with my spectator ticket?
🎟️ Admission includes the ability to spectate all activities below:
Drag Racing
Drift Competition & Exhibition
Car Show Competition
RaceWorz & Coffee
Vendor Village
Main Stage Activities
❓ Can I bring food & drinks?
✅ Yes — outside food & drinks are allowed.
🍔 Barbecues permitted (NO charcoal grills)
🚫 No outside alcohol
⚠️ Unauthorized vending/sales are prohibited.
❓ Are coolers allowed?
🧊 Yes — coolers are allowed.
🚫 No glass bottles.
❓ Are pets allowed?
🐶 No pets permitted.
🦮 Service animals only.
❓ Can I bring pit bikes, scooters, or bikes?
🚫 No pit bikes, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, ATVs, golf carts, or similar vehicles allowed for spectators.
👦 Anyone operating wheeled vehicles must be 16+ with a valid driver’s license.
❓ What about parking?
🅿️ General Parking available onsite.
🅿️ Paid Pit Parking available in racer pit areas.
❓ What time are the contests & awards?
Saturday – Main Stage:
👙 Bikini Contest — 2:00PM
🚘 Car Limbo — 3:00PM
🔊 Exhaust Contest — 4:00PM
🏆 Car Show Awards — 5:00PM
❓ Is camping available?
🏕️ Yes — Weekend Camping Passes are available.
Camping includes Friday & Saturday overnight stays.
⚠️ Weekend camping only — no single-day camping passes.
❓ Where is camping located?
🏕️ Camping is located within:
General Admission Parking Areas
Racer Pit Areas
❓ Are RV hookups available?
🚫 No hookups available.
⚡ Dry camping only:
No power
No water
No sewer
No dumping stations
❓ How are camping passes charged?
🎟️ Camping is charged per vehicle/camper setup.
🚗 Travel trailer campers receive complimentary Pit Parking for their tow vehicle on Saturday & Sunday.
⛺ Tent camping groups are charged one camping fee per group area.
❓ Do I need admission tickets if I’m camping?
✅ Yes — all campers entering Friday must also purchase valid event admission wristbands.
❓ Are showers & bathrooms available for campers?
🚿 Yes — public showers & restrooms are available in the building next to the café.
❓ Is there a noise curfew?
🔇 Yes — Sonoma Raceway enforces a strict 7:00PM noise curfew.
No loud music, and no race cars may start after 7:00PM.