NEW FOR 2019!
New Course, New Challenge:
NASCAR Cup Series (and west series) will run the full 12-turn, 2.52 mile road course circuit for the first time since 1997. No current Cup Series driver has competed in a Cup car (Yes: Harvick, southwest car and Kyle Busch, legends car). Last winner was Mark Martina and Jeff Gordon never won on this configuration.
Race Fans Invited to "Legends Chat" During Toyota/Save Mart 350 Pre-Race Show
Race fans are invited to join a celebration of Sonoma Raceway's 50th anniversary with three NASCAR legends during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, June 23. Ernie Irvan, Richard Childress and Hershel McGriff will be the featured guests during the pre-race Legends Chat, which will serve as the centerpiece of the Pre-Race Show Powered by Friedman's Home Improvement before the green flag falls on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series main event in Sonoma.
Get to "The Point"
The Point is the closest spot to watch drivers tackle the 200-degree Carousel turn. It's also a great place to catch the green flag and restarts as the field battles up the hill to Turn 2. Enjoy shade under a new redwood pergola, food, beverages, games and plenty of action! Access to this area is open to all ticket holders.
Future Legends Honored During Pre-Race
Ten local quarter-midget racers (ages 12 and under) will step into the spotlight alongside the top-10 qualifiers during driver introductions, representing the future legends of motorsports.
Vintage NASCAR Stock Car Display
Enjoy a display of iconic stock cars representing some of the most memorable cars and drivers from NASCAR's history in Sonoma. Check out 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. In the main paddock, all weekend.
Live Art by David Arrigo
Watch renowned artist David Arrigo create a custom canvas painting commemorating 50 years of racing history in the Ticket Pit Stop on Saturday and Sunday. Arrigo has been painting professionally for 25 years for a list of high profile clients and events such as the Winter Olympics, U.S. Open, various professional All Star Games and the NFL Super Bowl.
JOYRIDE Golf Cart Service
Looking for a better way to get around Sonoma Raceway? JOYRIDE will offer golf cart rides throughout the entire facility for a $5 minimum tip to the driver.
