Date: May 29th - 30th, 2021
Track Name: Sonoma Raceway
Configuration: Road Course
Direction: CW
Welcome to Round 4 at Sonoma Raceway! We will be joined by guest race groups Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) and U.S. Touring Car Championships (USTCC).
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 policies: No in-car instruction for HPDE1. No passengers in cars on track. Face masks required. No spectators allowed. Four support personnel per driver. Café is open. Camping in the paddock is allowed. Please review the full list of regulations: https://nasanorcal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/COVID-19-Policies-Sonoma-Raceway-11-20.pdf
NO TESTING ON FRIDAY - NO EARLY LOAD-IN ON FRIDAY. Registered NASA participants and their support personnel can plan to load-in after 6 PM on Friday evening. Any NASA weekend participants arriving earlier on Friday will be staged in Parking Lot 2 until the track has been vacated at the end of the day.
GARAGES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! See Kaleb at the registration trailer; $150 for the weekend.
HPDE GENERAL NOTICE:
If you do not see the HPDE Group that you want, it means that it's full. If you are unsure of which HPDE level to choose, check here for more info: https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
HPDE / TT Groupings for this event:
Saturday:
- HPDE 1 & 2
- HPDE 3
- HPDE 4
- TT
Sunday:
- HPDE 1 & 2
- HPDE 3
- HPDE 4
- TT
HPDE 1 NOTICE:
Do not choose "instructor" below. One will be assigned to you automatically.
HPDE 2 NOTICE:
HPDE 2 is for drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own, but just want more time in HPDE 1. So, Group 2 is Group 1 (and runs with Group 1), but they have no instructor assignment. Please check the website or contact the group leader to make sure you are eligible. https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
HPDE 3 NOTICE:
There will be at least four 20-minute sessions. Please check the website or contact the group leader to make sure you are eligible. https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
Sunday only entrants MUST have completed a prior Sunday HPDE3 event to be eligible.
HPDE 4 NOTICE:
There will be at least four 20-minute sessions. Please check the website or contact the group leader to make sure you are eligible. https://nasanorcal.com/hpde-get-started/.
RACERS:
All regular NASA race groups: AI, AIX, PT, ST, NP01, SM, SI, ST, STR, SU, SE30, SE46, Spec Z, Pro, Semi-Pro, Thunder Roadster.
LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Online registration closes Tuesday at 6 PM the week of the event. After that, all race group registrations must be done at the track and pay a $100 late fee.
License: Your competition license is good for one season. Purchase your license online in your member account. Apply for a new NASA license here: https://form.jotform.com/drivenasa/license-application
Medicals: if your medical is expired, you're ineligible to race! Use this link to renew your medical info: https://form.jotform.com/drivenasa/nasa-medical-application
SUPERSIZE NOTES:
Spec Miata / Spec E30 drivers may Supersize to ST.
SOUND LIMIT:
There is a STRICT sound limit of 101dBA measured 50’ from the line on driver’s right, apex of T12. Attempts to fool the meter or lift will easily be detected by the track’s dedicated sound person (they hate that!). So, please prepare to adjust your muffling system if necessary. This is the same standard that has been in place for years.
GENERAL DISCLAIMERS:
Please review the Acceptance Package for more info: https://nasanorcal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Acceptance-Package.pdf
No on-site helmet rentals at Sonoma Raceway. To rent a helmet in advance, contact Ken at I/O Port, https://www.ioportracing.com/helmet-rental/.
There is a $10 fee per person per event at the gate. Keep your stub for the weekend.
Schedules and paddock maps will be available the week of the event.
Your car must be teched before going on track.
REFUND POLICY:
HPDE/School/Open Track: Full refund less $30 processing fee, with at least one week notice prior to the event, otherwise no refunds or credits. No exceptions.
Race Groups: Full refund, less a $30 processing fee, provided that you registered at least 12 days in advance and you notify your NASA region within five days following the missed event. No partial refunds allowed. This policy does not apply to special events. Once the car hits the track all fees are non-refundable.