What shape is Sonoma Raceway?
What shape is Sonoma Raceway?
Sonoma Raceway continues to host amateur, or club racing events with some open to the public. The largest such car club is the Sports Car Club of America. The track is 30 mi (48 km) north of San Francisco and Oakland….Sonoma Raceway.
| Sears Point | |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.990 miles (3.203 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| IndyCar Course (2008–2011) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
Is Sonoma a road course?
The 2022 race season marks 52 years of racing action in the Sonoma Valley. Below are a few memorable highlights from the 12-turn road course and the lightning-quick quarter-mile drag strip: 1968: Ground was broken in August and paving of the race surface was completed in November.
How long is Sonoma Raceway drag strip?
2.52-mile
Set against the picturesque hills of the Sonoma Valley wine country is Sonoma Raceway, a world-class racing facility featuring a 2.52-mile road course, drag strip, and complete karting center.
How many laps is the Sonoma Raceway?
110 laps
The race spans 110 laps. Mat Mladin (AMA), Josh Hayes (AMA), Doug Kalitta (NHRA, Top Fuel), John Force (NHRA, Funny Car) and Jeff Gordon (NASCAR) are the only riders/drivers to three-peat in a major racing series in Sonoma.
Who is good at Sonoma Raceway?
Kyle Larson holds the all-time best average start at Sonoma. In five career starts, the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing driver has an average of 2.8 – winning the Busch Pole Award the past two trips. Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch each have a four-race top-10 streak at Sonoma, the longest of any active driver.
Why do they call it go bowling at the Glen?
Since 2018 the 90-lap, 221-mile (356 km) race has been known as Go Bowling at The Glen for sponsorship reasons.
How much does it cost to race at Sonoma Raceway?
COST: Pay for your ticket at the gate – $35 to race; $20 to race with High School ID. $15 for spectators. WHERE: 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA, 95476. MORE INFORMATION: Call the Drag Racing Hotline (707) 933-3450, as events are weather permitting, or visit the Sonoma Raceway Drag Racing Facebook Page.