ENTERING THE RACEWAY

Bag Check
All bags and personal items will be checked at the entrance. Make sure to review the track’s list of permitted and restricted items before heading out – this includes things like team merchandise, snacks, and drinks. It’s best to leave anything questionable at home. Any prohibited items will be taken and won’t be returned. In more serious cases, entry may be denied, or you could even be barred from future events.

Entry & Tickets
You’ll need a valid ticket to get in – either digital or printed. The easiest way is to save your ticket to your phone, but bringing a paper backup is a good idea just in case. Sometimes the lines move fast, and you might only need to show your ticket if asked.

Buying tickets online is the quickest and easiest option. It only takes a few minutes. But don’t wait too long – some ticket categories might already be sold out. You’ll usually find options like reserved seats, general admission, or open seating in the natural grandstands.

Parking at Sonoma Raceway – NASCAR weekend

Free general parking (Friday–Sunday)

• Cost: Free
• Entry: If traveling northbound on Highway 121, use Gate 7. If traveling southbound on Highway 121, you will be directed to the 50 Acres Parking Lot.
• Important: No overnight parking is allowed unless you are camping.

Reserved Parking – Lot 12 or 13

• Cost: Varies
• Location: Close to Turns 7 and 9
• Extras: Red shuttle service available for Turn 2 seating areas.
• Best for: Fans who want closer parking near specific seating.

Lot 3 Parking Pass

• Cost: Varies
• Available: Saturday and Sunday
• Location: Closest parking to Turn 2 and the Main Grandstands.
• Important: This parking pass must be used along with your race ticket. It does not allow entry into the venue by itself.