About this event
Sonoma Raceway has a sound limit of 102.9db at all events.
• Low Car Count Run Groups!
(There's enough traffic on your commute)
• Best and longest running Beginner/Novice driving program in the industry!
(Drivers say HOD coaches are the best!)
• Lunch included for all drivers
(meet a new friend or ask a coach about a problem corner)
• All Are Welcome at the most inclusive and safest track days around!
(Bring your pristine car and see what it can do!)
Register Now starting at $499
(Additional fees apply for coaching, garage rental, etc)
Gate opens at 6:30am and check in starts at 7:00am
Mandatory driver meetings start at 7:15am, first cars are on track at 8:00am, day ends at 5:00pm
Event requirements
SA2015 or SA2020 helmets are required for the event. Motorcycle or M helmets are not allowed. Helmets and HANS devices are available for rent in a variety of sizes. We will give drivers until the end of 2025 to get either a 2020 or 2025 helmet.
HOD only has acces to the paddock at 6:00am on 7/16/25. There is no early load in the night before the event. Vehicles and trailers can not be dropped in the paddock before Wednesday morning.
Garages are available for rent for $100 per garage bay. Can hold 2 cars, nose to tail. Click the box for the garage at the time of registration. Access is available the day of the event, not the night before.
Sonoma Raceway does not allow shorts on track or in the hot pit lane. Long pants are required. Closed toe shoes for all drivers and passengers.
Driver's lunch is included. Guest lunches are available for purchase at the time of driver on-line registration. The Raceway Cafe will be open for guests to buy directly.
Car numbers are mandatory at all tracks. They must be on both sides of the car, at least 6" high, and easily visible to the corner workers. HOD numbers are available for purchase with on-line registration or at the track. Raceway Cafe will be open for guests to buy directly.
CLICK HERE to review the HOD policy on Cancellations, Track Damage, Convertibles and High Center of Gravity vehicles, Passengers, Minors, Head and Neck Restraints, LeMons and Champ Cars, and Alcohol.
CLICK HERE for a brief description of the HOD run groups.