About this event
Open Track Details
- Saturday or Sunday Open Track $450 per car/per run group
- Early bird discount $50 on 2-day Open Track entry until September 1st
Other Details
- Saturday Dinner Paddock Potluck
- Weekend Garage Space $225 (2-car tandem)
- Camping at the track in the paddock is allowed on Friday and Saturday night for registered participants.
- Event Schedule: Coming Soon
- Sonoma Paddock Map: Coming Soon
- No refunds for cancelations received within 14 days of the start of the event. Cancelations 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.
- Drivers under 18 must contact the registrar for approval and required minor waiver.
- 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 and passengers must provide emergency medical information.
- All drivers and passengers must sign a Release of Liability Waiver.
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.
Protective Clothing
Drivers and passengers are required to have the following attire:
- Fireproof Gloves
- Long-sleeve cotton shirt
- Full-length pants
- Non-melting shoes
- Helmet with a SNELL rating of SA2015, M2015 and newer. No DOT only helmets.
- Read more here: Safety Requirements
Open Track Run Groups
Yellow - Novice: Limited track experience. Controlled passing zones. No special equipment required except for convertibles*
Red - 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 - Intermediate-Advanced: Driver is comfortable with traffic. Car/Driver speeds are faster. Additional passing zones granted. No special equipment required except for convertibles*
Green - Advanced-Expert: Car/Driver combination is significantly faster. No special equipment required except for convertibles *Suggested 4-Point racing style harness
*Convertibles require roll bar or factory installed rollover protection. Cobras with 3-point bars OK, no passengers allowed.
