Sonoma Raceway map with the Carousel
Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, has a 2.52-mile long course with 12 turns.
Long known as Sears Point and later Infineon Raceway, the racing complex opened in 1969 and is owned by Speedway Motorsports.
Sonoma facts
| Location | Sonoma, California. 29355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476. Sonoma Raceway contact |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1969. Wikipedia |
| Length | 2.52 mi (4.056 km) on the long course. Wikipedia |
| Turns | 12 on the long course. Wikipedia |
| Other configurations | The NASCAR layout is 1.99 miles and skips the Carousel. Wikipedia |
| Major series | NASCAR Cup, GT World Challenge America, Trans-Am, and NHRA drag racing. Wikipedia |
| Official site | sonomaraceway.com Sonoma Raceway |
| Lap record | Marco Werner, 1:22.041, in 2005. Audi R8, LMP1. Wikipedia |
| Sticker | A single is $6.99 and a five-pack is $32.99. TrackOutline price |
Questions
How long is Sonoma Raceway?
2.52 miles (4.056 km) on the long course, the layout on the sticker.
How many turns does Sonoma Raceway have?
12 turns on the long course.
What races are held at Sonoma Raceway?
NASCAR Cup, GT World Challenge America, Trans-Am, and NHRA drag racing.
Can I drive my own car at Sonoma Raceway?
Yes. Sonoma's open track days page points street car drivers to track day providers that need only a standard driver's license.
What is the lap record at Sonoma Raceway?
1:22.041, set by Marco Werner in 2005 in an Audi R8.
When did Sonoma Raceway open?
1969.
What are the named corners at Sonoma Raceway?
Turns 5 and 6 are the Carousel. The NASCAR layout skips them and uses a straight called the Chute.
The layout
The main layout is 2.52 miles with 12 turns. The NASCAR layout is 1.99 miles. It skips Turns 5 and 6, the Carousel, and uses a straight called the Chute instead. The complex also has a quarter-mile drag strip that runs uphill.
Our Sonoma outline is the long course with the Carousel, checked against the Wikimedia Commons 2024 map.
This is the layout on the Sonoma outline sticker.
History
The track was meant to be part of a large resort, but those plans were dropped. It fell into financial trouble and went through several operators until Jack Williams bought it in 1981. Speedway Motorsports bought it in 1996 and expanded it in the early 2000s.
Sonoma has hosted IndyCar, NASCAR, and NHRA events.
The Sonoma sticker
The outline above is our Sonoma sticker: a white UV DTF transfer on clear film, 4 inches on the longest side. A single is $6.99 and a five-pack is $32.99.
One sticker is about $12.28 with US shipping. The five-pack ships free, $6.60 a sticker.
Nearby and similar tracks
Sources
- Wikipedia: Sonoma Raceway
- Wikimedia Commons circuit map
- Sonoma Raceway open track days
- Sonoma Raceway
- Sonoma Raceway contact
- TrackOutline price
- Wikidata
TrackOutline is not affiliated with Sonoma Raceway. Track names are used to describe the circuit.
One sticker is about $12.28 with US shipping. The five-pack ships free, $6.60 a sticker.