It is based on the full layout, and does not include the Chute. The layout is now used as a Club circuit with options as at the end of 2018 season, as NASCAR returned to the full circuit in 2019 and will continue to use this circuit until further notice.From 1989 to 2001, the pit road could only accommodate 34 pit stalls. Local drag racers provided tire-melting action on Sonoma Raceway's drag strip during Wednesday Night Drags, July 22. or. Track Stadium in Sonoma, California. In 2006, the Grand Prix of Sonoma was transferred to the Rolex Sports Car Series, who would limit it to Daytona Prototypes only for 2007–2008 before the event was discontinued altogether. However, it has been criticized for taking away a primary passing point, and some INDYCAR drivers believe eliminating the Chute and replacing it with a new hairpin at Turn 4A, then rejoining the track at Turn 5, would create a circuit with three passing zones (Turn 4, Turn 7, and Turn 11). Brewery / Cidery / Distillery. All logos and images are reserved.The facility deep in California’s wine country annually plays host to some of the tour’s most dramatic moments. Owner "Skip" Berg sold the track to O. Bruton Smith, chairman of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. in November 1996. 0:09. Sonoma staged a smaller drag racing event two weeks ago, and last weekend hosted a series of vintage car races. Jack Williams, the 1964 NHRA top-fuel drag racing champion, Rick Betts and John Andersen purchased the track from Filmways at an auction for $800,000. Get Directions. The track was renamed Sears Point International Raceway. In 2000 Sears Point Raceway gained unanimous approval from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors by a 5–0 vote to begin work on a $35 million Modernization Plan that included 64,000 Hillside Terrace seats, repaving of both the road course and drag strip and increased run-off around the entire track. Track changes completed in 2002 separated the road course from the drag strip. Local drag racers provided tire-melting action on Sonoma Raceway's drag strip during Wednesday Night Drags, August 12. The first shop spaces (buildings A, B, C, and D in the main paddock area) were built. 800-870-7223. Another factor in removing the hairpin is the fact that the turn is only visible from the garages or the bleachers behind the esses.
Since 2010, however, the course has seen a mild resurgence, with the circuit becoming a sponsor for various events as well as hosting an increasing amount of lesser series, including the WTCC and the return of the SCCA World Challenge. The standard, full length road course at Sonoma Raceway is a 2.52 miles (4.06 km) 12-turn course. So, during the After a few years, a makeshift auxiliary pit road was constructed inside the hairpin (turn 11) nicknamed Since the length of the auxiliary pit road was significantly shorter than the main pit road, the cars that pitted there were held from 15–20 seconds to make up for the time that would have been spent if the cars had traveled the entire main pit road.Variations of Sonoma's circuits are often used. The official FIA Grade 2 variant, the Grand Prix layout, was used by INDYCAR from 2012 to 2018 and others. The NHRA Division 7 Drag Races, presented by Korbel, return to the drag strip at Sonoma Raceway, offering a high-speed indulgence for drag racing fans. NHRA Sonoma Nationals, 2019-07-26 - Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA.

In 2002, Sears Point Raceway was renamed after a corporate sponsor, The 2.52-mile (4.06 km) road racing course was constructed on 720 acres (2.9 kmIn 1981 Filmways regained ownership of the track after a financial dispute with Black Mountain group. In 1995 Trans-Am and SportsCar races returned to Sears Point and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was added to the major-events schedule. So, during the After a few years, a makeshift auxiliary pit road was constructed inside the hairpin (turn 11) nicknamed Since the length of the auxiliary pit road was significantly shorter than the main pit road, the cars that pitted there were held from 15–20 seconds to make up for the time that would have been spent if the cars had traveled the entire main pit road.Variations of Sonoma's circuits are often used.