Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 2, 2020

2020 Summer Classic

Sonoma Raceway

About this event


 

Due to recent events, we will not be hosting our typical Mini Nats but instead have an Open Track event! 

Please join us for Summer Classic!

  • Sonoma Raceway, Saturday and Sunday
  • Sound Limit 103db
  • All makes welcome, no open wheel
  • Rain or Shine!

RUN GROUPS:

Yellow Group
  • Novice: Limited track experience. Controlled passing zones.
  • No special equipment required except for convertibles*
Red Group
  • Intermediate: Driver knows how to drive the line. Driver can observe corner workers and obey flag signals. Additional passing zones granted.
  • No special equipment required except for convertibles*
Purple Group
  • Intermediate-Advanced: Driver is comfortable with traffic. Car/Driver speeds are faster. Additional passing zones granted.
  • No special equipment required except for convertibles*
Green Group
  • Advanced-Expert: Car/Driver combination is significantly faster.
  • Convertibles require roll bar

*Convertibles require roll bar or factory installed rollover protection. Cobras with 3-point bars OK, no passengers allowed.

*30 cars max in each run group

 

Event Fees

  • One Day: $380 
  • Two Day: $700  
  • Garages: $250/weekend only (We are offering a waitlist until we have an official "okay" from the track to move forward)

Accommodations: The Embassy Suites has announced they are open for business. We have a room block at $130/night, only 50 available!! Book Now!

GaragesUPDATE as of 6/23/2020: Garages are available for rent. It is a first come, first served situation and any garage deposits will be refunded should garages not be available or limited by the Raceway. Garage space 1 & 2 are reserved for Shelby Club use.

Camping at the track in the paddock is allowed on Friday and Saturday night.

Coaching: Only available through the track. Please contact track for more details.

Merchandise: We will not be having event specific merchandise, however we will have past event and club merchandise for sale. We are hoping this will be allowed. TBD.

Access to track: 5pm on Friday

Here is the Schedule.

 

Changes to normal operations in respect of COVID 19 (these are subject to change):

Non-participants/Spectators: UPDATE as of 6/23/2020: Current state and county restrictions do NOT allow for spectators and this is thought to be in place for the remainder of the year. Spouses and family members are allowed at the track. Sonoma Raceway has defined Spectators as "un-related people in the stands".

Passengers: Not allowed. Only one person in the car, the driver. 

Fuel: Is available.

Food: The restaurant is currently open, however, we suggest bringing hydration and food.

Paddock Space: Please allow enough space for appropriate social distancing.

Registration: Driver Waiver must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY to registration.

                       Medical information on MSR.com is required to be updated (2019 at the latest). To do so, follow these steps: Dashboard>My Account>Medical>Edit my medical info

We do not know what Sonoma County may require for August 1 and 2 in terms of numbers of cars on track, drivers at the event, paddock spacing, garage usage or other issues because this is all very fluid.  Nor Cal SAAC may be required by Sonoma County to revise any specifications for the event up to and including cancelling the event.  Any required limitations by Sonoma County will be administered on a first come, first served basis and appropriate refunds will be made through MotorSportsReg.com.

No refunds for cancellations received within 14 days of the start of the event. Cancellations prior to the cutoff date will be issued less 5% processing fee. This event will take place rain or shine!

 

Event requirements

  • Sound Limit: 103dB. Mufflers required on all cars. 
  • Open wheels vehicles are not allowed.
  • Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Passengers 18 years and older allowed in some sessions.
  • All cars must display a car number. 1, 2 or 3-digit numbers only (no alphabetic or other characters). 
  • All drivers and passengers must comply with the NorCal SAAC Open Track Rules.
  • All drivers must provide emergency medical information on MotorSportsReg.com.
  • All drivers must sign a Release of Liability Waiver and email is to NorCalSAACReg@yahoo.com

Car Numbers

All cars must display a car number. 1, 2 or 3-digit numbers only (no alphabetic or other characters).  The digits must be at least 10 inches high with a 1 inch wide stroke and be in a strongly contrasting color to the color of the car. Shoe polish on the windows will not be permitted. This number must be displayed on the car at all times while on the track. It must be displayed on both sides at a minimum. An additional location on the hood is recommended.

Tech Inspection

Car preparation and technical inspection are the responsibility of the participant. During the registration process, all drivers must affirm that their cars have been inspected and prepared for the event. OTEC officials may inspect cars, at their sole discretion, at an event and any car judged to fail the inspection will not be allowed on the track.  All cars participating must present a completed and signed copy of the Tech Form.

Safety Gear

Safety Gear Requirement

Driver and Passenger

   Novice    Intermideiate   Advanced  Expert
Yellow Red/Purple Green Blue (rare)

Snell rated helmet

SA or M current or immediate previous spec. SA highly recommended
M M M M

Gloves

(Flame retardant, recommend SFI rated)
M M M M

Driving Suit

(Flame retardant, SFI rated, Nomex or PBI., minimum 2-layers)
O O O M

Long-sleeve shirt

(Made of natural fibers)
M M M No

Full-length pants

(Made of natural fibers)
M M M No
Closed toe shoes M M M No

Driver's shoes

(Flame retardant)
O O O M
Vehicle Requirments

Stock Seat Belts 

(3 point OEM style)

M M M No

4 point racing style harness

(OEM, DOT or FIA approved. Approved DOT systems are required to have manufacturer label on belt that states the particular vehicle it was designed for)
A A A No

5 or 6 point racing style harness

(Vehicle must have rollover protection)
A A A M

Roll Bar for open-cockpit vehicle (Min. 4 point bar. Cobras with 3-point are okay with no passenger allowed.

OEM Rollover protection (pop-up) okay. Helmet must be below structural protection point in all cases.
M M M

M (No OEM pop-up)

Roll Bar for closed-cockpit vehicle O O O M
Head and Neck Restraint System (when vehicle has 5 or 6 point harness and rollover protection) O O O

M as of 1.1.2021

 

More on the RULES & SAFETY visit our website HERE

 

Membership Requirements

Current Members - please make sure you have entered your membership number into your MotorsportsReg profile and that you have paid your annual dues.

  • My Account > My Information > scroll down to Club Memberships > click on Nor Cal Shelby (edit) > enter your membership number
  • If you do not remember your membership number, please contact Mark Swanson membership@norcal-saac.org

Event Members - as part of your registration, you will be prompted to become an Event-Member for $20. With this membership you will receive an email copy our Driven magazine.  At the end of 60 days you will receive an email invitation to become an annual member for $48.

REGISTRATION

  1. General Driver Waiver must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY to norcalsaacreg@yahoo.com.
  2. Medical information on MSR.com is required to be updated. This is for your safety. (Dashboard>My Account>Medical>Edit my medical info)
  3. Tech Form printed and brought to track.

No refunds for cancellations received within 14 days of the start of the event. Cancellations prior to the cutoff date will be issued less 5% processing fee. This event will take place rain or shine!

Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma, CA
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Organizer

Open Track organized by

Nor Cal Shelby

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Event over!