Why You Should Go
Historic race cars from the 1950s to Le Mans prototypes racing at Sonoma, with wine country food
Format
Three Day Festival
Crowd
Racing fans, collectors and families over three days
Vibe
Historic racing with a wine country festival feel
About This Event
Velocity Invitational puts historic race cars, from 1950s sports cars to 200 mph plus Le Mans prototypes, back on track at Sonoma Raceway, with a car culture show and wine country food around the paddock. Lowriders, restomod 4x4s, drift cars and Group B rally cars share the weekend with the racing.
1What to Expect
2Best Way to Experience It
Gold
A ridealong
The organiser sells ridealong experiences, which put you in a car on track during the weekend.
Silver
The paddock
Shuttles run from the car parks to the paddock, where the race cars and displays sit side by side.
Bronze
Autograph sessions
Drivers sign first come, first served, one item per guest, and the 2027 names are announced closer to the event.
About the Venue
3Nearby Accommodation
While you're in the area
Experiences near Sonoma Raceway
4Logistics
Getting thereDriving
Driving
- General admission parking is free.
- Valet, Preferred and a Car Corral for classic and exotic cars are sold in advance, and there is no overnight parking in the lots.
Tickets and entryTickets, Bringing things in
Tickets
- 2027 tickets are not yet on sale.
- The organiser announces limited early release tickets through its newsletter.
Bringing things in
- Foam or hard sided coolers are not allowed, whatever the size.
- Lawn chairs and stadium seats with legs are not allowed.
- Drones are not allowed.
- Pets are not allowed apart from service animals.
On the dayWeather, Food and drink, Getting around inside
Weather
- Most seats have no shade.
- Mornings are cool and afternoons can be breezy, so the organiser suggests closed toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a jacket.
Food and drink
- Outside food and drink cannot be brought into the paddock.
- Food and drink is sold throughout the event.
Getting around inside
- Shuttles run from the car parks to the paddock, and a free accessible shuttle runs between the handicap lot and the main gate.
Staying overCamping
Camping
- Camping is sold for the weekend, and every camper needs a general admission ticket as well.
5Frequently Asked Questions
?Suitable for kids?
?Is it loud?
?Can you bring a dog?
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