Sonoma Raceway
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 Grand Prix Layout (2001–present) | |
Club Layout (2001–present) | |
| Location | 29355 Arnold Drive Sonoma, California, United States 95476 |
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| Coordinates | 38°09′39″N 122°27′18″W / 38.16083°N 122.45500°W |
| Capacity | 44,000 |
| FIA Grade | 2 |
| Owner | Speedway Motorsports (November 1996–present) |
| Broke ground | August 14, 1968 |
| Opened | March 8, 1969 (dragstrip) March 28, 1969 (road course) |
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| Major events | Current: NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 (1989–2019, 2021–present) NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Sonoma 250 (2023–present) GT World Challenge America (1990–1993, 1995–1996, 2000–2001, 2003–2006, 2011–2017, 2019–present) Trans-Am Series (1969, 1978, 1981–1993, 1995, 2001, 2003–2004, 2022, 2025–present) Ferrari Challenge North America (1995–1997, 2003–2004, 2006–2016, 2021–present) NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series NHRA Sonoma Nationals (1988–2019, 2021–present) Former: NASCAR Truck Series DoorDash 250 (1995–1998, 2022) FIA WTCC Race of the United States (2012–2013) IndyCar Series Indycar Grand Prix of Sonoma (1970, 2005–2018) Grand Prix of Sonoma (1976–1990, 1995–1997, 1999–2008) MotoAmerica (2017–2019) AMA Superbike Championship (1977–1979, 1982–1988, 1993–1999, 2001–2012) Can-Am Series (1977, 1980, 1984) |
| Website | sonomaraceway |
| Long Circuit (2002–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.520 mi (4.056 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:22.041 ( Marco Werner, Audi R8, 2005, LMP1) |
| IndyCar Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.385 mi (3.838 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:18.3576 ( Simon Pagenaud, Dallara DW12, 2017, IndyCar) |
| WTCC Circuit (2012–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.505 mi (4.032 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:27.691 ( Daniël de Jong, Lola B05/52, 2012, Auto GP) |
| Club Circuit (2001–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.990 mi (3.203 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:13.629 ( Kyle Larson, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2024, NASCAR) |
| Alternative Motorcycle Circuit (2008–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.300 mi (3.701 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:35.067 ( Cameron Beaubier, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2018, SBK) |
| IndyCar Circuit (2008–2011) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.303 mi (3.706 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:18.6320 ( Hélio Castroneves, Dallara IR-05, 2008, IndyCar) |
| IndyCar Circuit (2005–2007) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.385 mi (3.838 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:17.5524 ( Tony Kanaan, Dallara IR-05, 2007, IndyCar) |
| Long Circuit (1998–2001) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.520 mi (4.056 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:22.863 ( Allan McNish, Audi R8, 2000, LMP900) |
| Original Long Circuit (1968–1997) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.523 mi (4.060 km) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Race lap record | 1:25.057 ( Geoff Brabham, Nissan NPT-90, 1990, IMSA GTP) |
Sonoma Raceway (formerly known by various names, but commonly known as Sears Point and Infineon Raceway) is an auto racing complex in Sonoma, California, United States. The complex features multiple layouts, including various road course layouts and a drag strip. The facility has hosted various major events since its opening in 1969, including IndyCar, NASCAR, and NHRA events. Sonoma Raceway is owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC (SMI) and led by track general manager Brian Flynn.
Originally opening in 1969, the track was built to be part of a large resort complex, but the plans were quickly abandoned. After the sale of the facility to film company Filmways within the year, it shortly thereafter fell into deep financial trouble. After three years of abandonment, numerous track operators attempted to reverse its financial troubles with little success until the start of the 1980s. In 1981, Jack Williams bought the track and was able to make the facility financially stable. The track's recovery continued under the leadership of Skip Berg, who took control of the facility in 1986, making several renovations. In 1996, Speedway Motorsports bought the facility from Berg and continued expanding it, primarily with a multi-year project in the early 2000s.