Jul 28 - 30
2017
Event Info
In the heart of Northern California’s wine country, the facility annually plays host to some of the tour’s most dramatic moments. The event usually has pleasant weather that aids in impressive performances, such as the sport’s second six-second Pro Stock Motorcycle pass in 2005. It is the middle leg of the Western Swing and the site of the NHRA Pro Bike Battle special event.
As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket's a Pit Pass® at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-870-RACE (7223). Purchase early and save!
How to Get There: Sonoma Raceway is 35 minutes north of San Francisco at the junction of highways 37 and 121. From Sacramento, take Interstate 80 to Highway 12 toward Napa/Sonoma to Highway 29 North. Follow Highway 29 to Highway 121, then head southwest to the track. For quick access, avoid using Highway 37 westbound from Vallejo to Highway 121. From East Bay cities, take I-580 west across the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge to Highway 101, then travel north to Highway 37 east and turn left onto Highway 121. The entrance to the track is on the left.
Visitor Information: Sonoma County Visitors Bureau, 866-996-1090, www.sonomavalley.com
Schedule
Full Racing Schedule | |
FRIDAY - July 27, 2018 | Pacific Time |
Midway Opens | 1:00 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 4:15 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 5:00 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 7:00 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 8:00 PM |
SATURDAY - July 28, 2018 | |
Midway Opens | 10:30 AM |
Pro Bike Battle Rider Intro | 12:40 PM |
Pro Bike Battle - Round 1 | 1:00 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 1:10 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 2:00 PM |
Pro Bike Battle - Round 2 | 4:15 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 4:20 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF) | 5:00 PM |
Pro Bike Battle - Final | 5:30 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC) | 5:35 PM |
SUNDAY - July 29, 2018 | |
Midway Opens | 9:00 AM |
Pre-Race Ceremonies | 10:00 AM |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 1 | 11:00 AM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:00 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:45 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:15 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:15 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:33 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals | 3:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Finals | 3:37 PM |
Secure Event | 3:45 PM |
All times are local and subject to change.
FAN EVENTS
Friday, July 28th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 1:00 P.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Track Talk Driver Q & A - Located at Sunoco Victory Lane with the entire Don Schumacher Racing Team - 2:00 PM
Toyota Autograph Session - At the Toyota Midway Display featuring all of your NHRA Toyota Drivers - 2:30 P.M - 3:00 P.M.
Track Talk Driver Q & A - Located at Sunoco Victory Lane with JR Todd, Tanner Gray and Steve Torrence - 3:00 P.M.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying - 5:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M.
First Round Follow Up – Meet announcer Brian Lohnes in the Pits after first round to get the scoop on the hottest story from Round 1.
Jet Cars - After Nitro Qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Muy Caliente Racing Jet dragsters sponsored by Lucas Oil. Known for their exciting pre-fun flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.
Saturday, July 29th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 10:30 A.M. until the beginning of the fourth Nitro qualifying session.
Sonoma Raceway Kids - Only Pro Bike Battle Autograph Session - Come join all of your Pro Bike Battle Motorcycle Drivers at Sonoco Victory Lane for an Autograph Session - 10:00 A.M.
Pro Bike Battle Autograph Session - Join all of your Pro Bike Battle Motorcycle Drivers at the Mickey Thompson Display in the Midway for an autograph session - 10:30 A.M.
Nitro School – Come join Alan Reinhart and Del Worsham at the NHRA Midway Display and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 11:10 A.M.
Toyota Autograph Session - At the Toyota Midway Display featuring all of your NHRA Toyota Drivers - 11:30 A.M - 12:00 P.M.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Clay Millican, Tanner Gray, Chris McGaha and Angelle Sampey - 11:40 A.M.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 10,000 horsepower Nitro Qualifying, the pro drivers last chance to make it into the top 16 for Race Day - 2:00 P.M. & 5:35 P.M.
Jet Cars - After Nitro Qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Muy Caliente Racing Jet dragsters sponsored by Lucas Oil. Known for their exciting pre-fun flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.
Sunday, July 30th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 9:00 A.M. until the beginning of the third round of Nitro eliminations.
Sealmaster Trackwalk - Join us in walking the track at Sonoma Raceway with a few of our special guests.
Race Day Review - Get the inside scoop with Alan Reinhart as he runs down the top stories of the weekend before Pre-Race Ceremonies - 10:00 A.M.
Pre-Race Ceremonies - Make sure you stick around the Mello Yello FanZone after the trackwalk for our driver introductions.
Race Day - The top 16 qualifiers in each class battle it out head to head for the Wally.
Winners Circle - Stick around after racing is completed as we crown our Mello Yello event champions. Winners Circle will be held at the starting line or in the staging lanes.
ALL WEEKEND - Come by our NEW NHRA Midway Display for your chance to win prizes, receive event information and renew your NHRA Membership. If you are already an NHRA Member come hang out in our NEW NHRA Member Hospitality Area.
TV Schedule
| Date | Round | Time | Channel | Airing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 28, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 11:00 PM - Midnight ET | FS1 | LIVE |
| Saturday, July 29, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Saturday, July 29, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 10:00 - 11:00 PM ET | FS1 | ORIGINAL |
| Sunday, July 30, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 2:00 - 3:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, July 30, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 3:00 - 4:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, July 30, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, July 30, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 4:00 - 7:00 PM ET | FS1 | LIVE |
| Sunday, July 30, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Monday, July 31, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 3:00 - 7:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Thursday, August 3, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM ET | FS2 | ORIGINAL |
| Thursday, August 3, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 9:00 - 1:00 PM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Saturday, August 5, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 6:00 - 6:30 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
Entry List
First Responders
Throughout the 2017 season, the NHRA will pay tribute to the legion of first responders, the heroes who are among the first people to arrive and assist at the scene of an emergency.
NHRA Salutes First Responders will honor medical professionals, law-enforcement officers, firefighters, members of the armed forces, and a number of other professions charged with the safety and well-being of the public, much like the Safety Safari is charged with the safety and well-being of the racing community.
As part of the tribute, first responders will be eligible for discounted tickets to the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals through GovX. Click here to purchase. 
