NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Jul 28 - 30
2023

DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Sonoma Raceway
ELEVATION
15 feet

Event Info

It’s up to wine country to Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. This year, it's the final stop of the famed Western Swing. A fan-favorite track, Sonoma Raceway has seen countless historical NHRA milestones. NHRA teams and fans alike look forward to this scenic track every year. 

In 2023, the Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout will take place on Saturday, while fans can also enjoy the #2Fast2Tasty Mission NHRA Challenge on Saturday, where semifinalists from the previous race in the nitro classes will duel during qualifying for bonus money and points!

As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket's a Pit Pass® at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-870-RACE (7223). Purchase early and save!

How to Get There: Sonoma Raceway is 35 minutes north of San Francisco at the junction of highways 37 and 121. From Sacramento, take Interstate 80 to Highway 12 toward Napa/Sonoma to Highway 29 North. Follow Highway 29 to Highway 121, then head southwest to the track. For quick access, avoid using Highway 37 westbound from Vallejo to Highway 121. From East Bay cities, take I-580 west across the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge to Highway 101, then travel north to Highway 37 east and turn left onto Highway 121. The entrance to the track is on the left.

Visitor Information: Sonoma County Visitors Bureau, 866-996-1090, www.sonomavalley.com

Event Schedule

FRIDAY - July 28, 2023

Complete Racing Schedule
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL

Sportsman Qualifying10:00 AM
Fan Zone Opens/Suggested Time of Arrival1:00 PM
Mandarins Drumline Performances throughout the Day 
Kids Only Autograph Session Under the Main Grandstands2:00 PM
Team Vance & Hines Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display in the Fan Zone2:00 PM
10 Questions with Jason Logan featuring Jianna Evaristo at the Nitro Alley Stage2:30 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout Autograph Session at the Nitro Alley Stage in the Fan Zone3:00 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session4:30 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)5:00 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session 7:00 PM
Toyota Supra Showdown Antron Brown vs Alexis DeJoria7:25 PM
Top the Cops, Jr Dragster, and Street Legal Exhibitions7:30 PM
Pep Boys EV Exhibition7:40 PM
NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout on stage on the Starting Line7:45 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)8:10 PM
  

SATURDAY - July 29, 2023

 

Sportsman Eliminations9:00 AM
Fan Zone Opens/Suggested Time of Arrival9:00 AM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session at the Suzuki Display in the Fan Zone9:30 AM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display in the Fan Zone10:00 AM
Nitro School with Jason Bunker at the Nitro Alley Stage in the Fan Zone10:30 AM
Toyota Autograph Session at the Toyota Fan Zone Display10:30 AM
NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout Opening Ceremonies12:25 PM
NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout Eliminations - Round 112:30 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session12:40 PM
Toyota Supra Showdown Justin Ashley vs J.R. Todd12:55 PM
Top Fuel Qualifying Session1:00 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Round 11:20 PM
Funny Car Qualifying Session1:30 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Round 11:50 PM
NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout Eliminations - Round 22:15 PM
Sportsman Eliminations2:20 PM
Pep Boys EV Exhibition3:00 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session3:30 PM
NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout Eliminations - Final3:40 PM
Top Fuel Qualifying Session4:00 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Finals4:25 PM
Funny Car Qualifying Session4:30 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Finals4:55 PM
ACA/DACA Musical Performance5:00 PM
  

SUNDAY - July 30, 2023

 

Fan Zone Opens/Suggested Time of Arrival8:30 AM
Mandarins Drumline Performances throughout the Day 
Sealmaster Track Walk and Driver Introductions on the Starting Line Open to All Ticket Holders9:30 AM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 1

10:30 AM

Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 111:30 AM
Sportsman Eliminations11:45 AM
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 212:30 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 21:00 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi-Finals1:10 PM
Top the Cops, Jr Dragster, Jr Street, and Street Legal Exhibition1:30 PM
Pep Boys EV Exhibition1:55 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals

2:00 PM

Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Semi-Finals2:15 PM

Sportsman Eliminations - Finals

2:20 PM

Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Finals3:15 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car & Top Fuel) - Finals

3:20 PM

Winner's Circle on the Starting Line- Open to All Ticket Holders3:30 PM
* Schedule subject to change 
TV Schedule

Competitors

Event Lodging

Mission Challenge