More than 200 Northern California drag racers heated up Sonoma Raceway's drag strip, May 23, during Wednesday Night Drags.
The Wednesday Night Drags program, which is in its 30th year, gives drag racers the opportunity to drag race on Sonoma Raceway's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip. The objective of the program is to give people, from teenagers to working professionals, a safe, legal and controlled environment in which to race their vehicles, as opposed to using city streets or back-county roads.
Racing is featured in six classes. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with racing spanning from 4-10 p.m. Eliminations start at 7 p.m. allowing more track time for the racers. Anyone with a driver's license can compete, providing their vehicle or motorcycle passes a simple technical inspection.
Wednesday's class winners included Glen Ellen's Bob Norrbom, Sr. (Jackpot); Santa Rosa's Barrie Beffa (Gear Jammer); Hayward's Joe Sisk (Motorcycle); Napa's Mark Karisson (Comp Rod); Pacheco's Billy Taggart (Sport Street); Novato's John Lemos (Street) and Petaluma's Bryan Ochoa (High School). Winner circle photos are posted on the Sonoma Raceway Drag Racing Facebook page. Click HERE for race results.
Wednesday Night Drags will resume on Wednesday, June 6. High school students interested in drag racing local law enforcement officers or for more information about Wednesday Night Drags, visit http://www.sonomaraceway.com/track/wednesday_night_drags/ or call 800-870-RACE (7223). For track weather conditions, please call 800-870-RACE ext. 209.
