NASCAR is heading to Wine Country.
The NASCAR Cup Series is running the Toyota/Save Mart 350 to highlight a full weekend of action including the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series West.
For some fans, this will be their first time attending a NASCAR race. If you’re one of those first-time fans, we have a checklist for you to get the most out of race day.
Here’s a first-time fan checklist for the NASCAR Sonoma race.
Plan to arrive early for NASCAR Sonoma race
Fans should arrive two hours early to navigate traffic, parking and spend some time in the Fan Zone to make the day even more memorable.
Do not forget sunscreen!
The NASCAR Sonoma race will be one of the warmer days of the season, and almost always produces beautiful weather days. Make sure to bring sunscreen, getting a sunburn at a NASCAR race is painful.
Hit those merchandise haulers
Near the fan zone, there are merchandise haulers with all kinds of items for sale. Anything from hats, t-shirts, flags, pens, pencils and, of course, diecast cars, are available in these haulers. The haulers are separated by race team (for example, Hendrick Motorsports is in one hauler with Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, William Byron and Alex Bowman merchandise). There may even be a driver in the hauler to sign autographs, if you’re lucky.
Don’t forget to eat at NASCAR Sonoma race
There are concession stands and food trucks around the speedway. Make sure to look around and find your favorites to enjoy at the racetrack.
Get to your seat early for NASCAR Sonoma race
You’ll want to make sure to get to your seat early to enjoy the pre-race festivities, a snack and a drink before the race. There will also be lots of standing, including for every restart, a few laps after, and as the race is coming to a close.
Can I bring cooler, food, alcohol to Sonoma Raceway?
Yes, coolers are allowed. They must be a soft-sided cooler no bigger than 14-inches by 14-inches by 14-inches. Backpacks and bags no bigger than 18-inches by 18-inches by 14-inches are allowed. Pre-packaged food and alcohol are allowed, but no glass containers.
Items to bring to NASCAR Sonoma race
- Your downloaded ticket to the Sonoma Raceway app, ready to be scanned at the gate.
- A maximum of two bags per person that do not exceed 18″x18″x14″ size.
- Ear protection is recommended.
- A seat cushion is highly recommended for the concrete terrace seating in Turns 2, 3, 7 and 9.
- Water (plastic bottles only) Snacks, if you wish.
Prohibited items for NASCAR Sonoma race
- Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
- Alcohol
- Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
- Displays of the Confederate Flag
- Drones
- Dry Ice
- Foam or hard-sided coolers regardless of size
- Fireworks/Sky Lanterns
- Frisbees, Balloons or any other Projectile
- InlineSkates/Skateboards/Bicycles/Hover Boards
- Laser Pointers, Noise Makers and Air Horns
- Lawn chairs and stadium-type seats with legs (all chairs must sit flat against your seat – no legs)
- Selfie Sticks
- Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
- Umbrellas in seating areas
- Wagons
- Unregistered golf carts and other off-highway vehicles including, but not limited to, ATVs, golf carts, motorized bikes and scooters, side-by-side utility vehicles (see the full golf cart and off-road vehicle policy and registration info here)
- Weapons, including, but not limited to, guns, knives, stun guns and pepper spray.
Get tickets for NASCAR Sonoma race
NASCAR Weekend Pass: Get the full NASCAR race weekend experience. The NASCAR Weekend Pass includes admission to three races along with practice and qualifying for the ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Cup Series.
NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 (July 13): The NASCAR Cup Series tackles the series’ most challenging course. Be there as the green flag flies on the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 (July 12): Don’t miss NASCAR’s up-and-coming stars as they take on Sonoma Raceway’s famed road course for the third time ever for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250.
ARCA Menards Series West race (July 11): Catch the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200 on Friday, July 11, as the future stars of NASCAR duke it out in wine country.
Promotions, discounts for NASCAR Sonoma race
Summer of Speed Pass: The Summer of Speed Pass allows you to attend both NASCAR on July 13 and NHRA on July 25-27 for a discounted price of $199.
- One (1) NHRA Lower Grandstand ticket (Choice of July 25, 26 or 27)
- One (1) NASCAR Lower Grandstand ticket (July 13 Only)
Kids tickets: Kids 12 and under get in free for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series West races at Sonoma with a ticketed adult. Kids can also get into the NASCAR Cup Series race for $10 with a ticketed adult. NOTE: Limit two per ticketed adult. Tickets and credentials are required for gate entry for children age 12 and under.
College tickets: College students, using their .edu email address, will be able to access discounted tickets for the NASCAR race. There is a limit of four tickets per customer.
Hero ticket offer from GOVX: GOVX is thrilled to offer exclusive, special pricing on select NASCAR tickets for you and your family. This special offer is reserved for our heroes — Military personnel, first responders (Firefighters, EMS, EMTs), law enforcement, teachers and other government service personnel. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of NASCAR at a fraction of the cost. Verify your eligibility today through GOVX and secure your tickets.
Weather guarantee: If weather postpones a NASCAR race held at a Speedway Motorsports venue and a ticket holder is unable to attend on the rescheduled date, the Weather Guarantee provides a ticket credit toward a future NASCAR race at any Speedway Motorsports venue.
Last thing: have fun!
NASCAR races are some of the most fun sporting events you can attend. It can seem a bit stressful with so much stuff happening at once but just remember to enjoy the day. If you’re new to NASCAR, welcome to a sport you’ll hopefully enjoy for a long time.
When is NASCAR Sonoma race?
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 is set for 2:30 p.m. on July 13 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California.
NASCAR Sonoma race TV channel
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sonoma race will be broadcast on TNT with Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte in the broadcast booth.
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