About this event
Sonoma Raceway Driving School
Date: August 21, 2026
Course: Sonoma Raceway
After an extended hiatus, the Golden Gate Chapter is returning to the world-famous Sonoma Raceway! Join your local Golden Gate Chapter and master your craft with a very special version of our High-Performance Driving School (HPDS), held in partnership with our friends at Golden Gate Lotus Club.
With only 30 spots available, participation for this event is limited to Group S solo drivers and A Group students with prior Solo signoff (subject to approval by the Chief Instructors—please register and we will get back to you regarding eligibility).
The event fee is $500 with the option of Data Coaching for an additional $100 (limited to 15 drivers).
Skills-focused Driving
Our focus is on safety and learning. Group S drivers are solo, and can opt for data coaching. Classroom sessions feature presentations and discussions of vehicle dynamics, car control, and corner-by-corner track details.
Important COVID-19 information:
All attendees, staff, and guests are recommended to be fully vaccinated (including waiting time) before arriving at the event.
All attendees, staff, and guests are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including waiting time) before arriving at the event. Masks are encouraged indoors, including in cars with passengers (and required in car if either the instructor or student requests that masks be worn).
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please contact the event staff and refrain from attending the event.
COVID-19 policy is based on currently available information and the policy may change at the time of the event based on prevailing public health recommendations.
Instructors please note:
Our instructor corps will be limited at this event and we will reach out to instructors individually. The Golden Gate Chapter will not be covering instructor lodging for this event.
Important information about the waiting list:
- If sold out, register anyway! You will be waitlisted automatically. We expect to accept a large number of students from the waiting list. We start with a conservative student count, and pull students from the waiting list as more instructors sign up for the event.
Event requirements
You must be a licensed driver, 17 years of age or older, and you must be a BMW CCA member to be eligible for enrollment. Non-member registration includes a one-year BMW CCA membership. Please be sure to include or update your experience and your emergency contact info in your MotorsportReg profile when you register. Contact event organizers if you have questions about eligibility (trackschools@ggcbmwcca.org)
Participation for this event is limited to Group S solo drivers and A Group students with prior Solo signoff (subject to approval by the Chief Instructors).
Waivers: We are using an online waiver system—Speedwaiver. You must provide a mobile phone number in order to receive SMS text messages from Speedwaiver that provide a link to the waiver to be signed electronically.
Minor Waivers: If you are under 18 years of age, you must fill out and sign a separate minor waiver and a parent/guardian must sign a parental consent form at check-in. If a parent or guardian cannot be present at check-in, the consent form may be signed ahead of time, but the signature must be witnessed by another adult. You can find the minor waiver in the event documents folder; it must be printed in color.
Helmets: Snell 2015 or later certified (SA or M) helmets are required for all track events. Please bring your helmet with you for inspection when you check in at the event. If you need to buy a new helmet, you should choose an SA rating. M rated helmets will not be allowed after 2026.
Tech Inspection: All cars that go on track must pass a tech inspection before the event. The inspector must complete and sign the Tech Inspection Form, which will be collected at event check-in. The inspection must be performed no more than 30 days prior to the event.
- The sound limit for this event is 103 dB. Mufflers are required.
- Most convertible and T-top cars are not allowed. If you wish to bring a convertible or T-top, contact GGC to learn about the restrictions and the requirements. trackschools@ggcbmwcca.org
- If you have four (or more) point harnesses, please contact the organizers for special requirements. trackschools@ggcbmwcca.org
Additional important information, a FAQ, a program overview, and the required GGC BMW CCA tech form are available in the event document folder.
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