
Date: Nov 7th - 8th, 2026
Track Name: Sonoma Raceway
Configuration: Road Course
Direction: CW
Event Type(s): HPDE, Time Trial, Sprint Racing, Race School
IMPORTANT: Mandatory morning driver's meetings! Please check schedule for locations. Spectators allowed. Passengers allowed (must be at least 18 years old) and must sign in at registration to get a wrist band to participate.
EVENT SCHEDULE and paddock map - coming soon!
All registered drivers must have a current NASA membership (available for purchase through your NASA profile - $79 for the year).
DIGITAL WAIVER:
NASA has moved to a digital waiver system that is required for ALL participants. Upon registering for an event, a text message will be sent to the mobile number configured in your account. Please follow the instructions and sign the digital waiver as soon as you get the text message. There is no need to wait until the day of the event - it can be done immediately. Failure to complete the digital waiver will delay your ability to get on track with your run group. Please make certain the number (1-707-210-0445) is not blocked on your device. We also use this number for keeping drivers updated during the event.
INFORMATION FOR MINORS:
All minors are required to have parent or guardian present at the track to sign and submit the minor waiver in person. Each waiver is only good for THAT specific event. A new waiver is required for each event. Additionally, a parent or guardian MUST be in attendance for the entirety of the minors participation. Minors are not permitted to drive without a parent or guardian present. NASA CCR's section 3.5. Minors are not permitted as passengers.
INFORMATION FOR CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES:
NASA has a list of approved convertibles located here. No passengers are permitted in any convertible, in any run group, except instructors or if the vehicle has a rollbar that provides passenger protection, as per NASA CCR section 4.5, subsection 11, as well as the NASA SOCAL Event Information Document, HPDE section, item E, located here. Vehicles must be run with the top down when on track.
For those interested in experiencing a NASA event as a passenger, there are few important required items to remember:
HPDE GENERAL NOTICE:
If you do not see the HPDE Group that you want, it means that it's full. If you are unsure of which HPDE level to choose, please contact us: https://nasanorcal.com/contact-us/.
HPDE / TT Groupings for this event:
Sunday
HPDE Intro - Look for a welcome email with important info about 5 days ahead of the event!
HPDE 1 - Look for a welcome email with important info about 10 days ahead of the event!
HPDE 1 NOTICE:
Each on-track session is 20-minutes. Do not choose "instructor" below. One will be assigned to you automatically and you will receive your instructor pairing about 10 days ahead of the event by email.
HPDE 2 NOTICE:
Each on-track session is 20 minutes. HPDE 2 is for drivers that have been signed off to drive solo. For questions about eligibility, email norcal@drivenasa.com or check out this page: https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
HPDE 3 NOTICE:
Each on-track session is 20 minutes. For questions about eligibility, email norcal@drivenasa.com or check out this page: https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
HPDE3 is a two-day progressive skills event. Sunday-only entrants MUST have completed a prior Sunday HPDE3 event with NASA to be eligible, or have sufficient track driving experience.
HPDE 4 NOTICE:
Each on-track session is 20 minutes. For questions about eligibility, email norcal@drivenasa.com or check out this page: https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
RACERS:
All regular NASA race groups: AI, AIX, ST, SU, NP01, SM, SE30, SE46, 944 Spec, Spec-Z, Legends, Thunder Roadsters.
LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Online registration closes Tuesday at 11:59 PM week of the event. After that, all registrations must be done at the track. (Race groups pay a $100 late fee for registering after online registration closes.)
License: Your competition license is good for ONE season. Purchase your season license online in your member account. Apply for a new NASA license here: https://form.jotform.com/drivenasa/license-application.
Medicals: If your medical is expired, you're NOT eligible to race! Use this link to renew your medical info: https://form.jotform.com/drivenasa/nasa-medical-application.
SUPERSIZE INFORMATION:
Supersize ST: You must first be registered in a primary race class in order to supersize your entry (example: SE30, SE46, SM, 944Spec, etc).
Supersize TT: You must first be registered in a race class in order to supersize your entry.
SOUND LIMIT:
There is a STRICT sound limit of 103 dB measured 50’ from the line on driver’s right, apex of T12. Attempts to fool the meter or lift will easily be detected by the track’s dedicated sound person (they hate that!). Prepare to adjust your muffling system if necessary. This standard has been in place for years.
GENERAL DISCLAIMERS:
Please review the Acceptance Package for more info: https://nasanorcal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Acceptance-Package.pdf
There is a $10 fee per person per event at the gate (Keep your stub for the weekend).
No on-site helmet rentals at Sonoma Raceway. To rent a helmet in advance, contact Ken at I/O Port, https://www.ioportracing.com/helmet-rental/.
Schedules and paddock maps will not be available until the week of the event.
Your car must be teched before going on track (all HPDE, TT, and racers).
REFUND POLICY:
HPDE - Full refund less $30.00 processing fee or account credit, with at least one week notice prior to the event.
Race Groups: Full refund less a $30 processing fee or account credit, provided that you registered at least 12 days in advance and you notify your NASA region within five days following the missed event. No partial refunds allowed. This policy does not apply to special events. Once the car hits the track all fees are non-refundable.