Event Rescheduled to September 4-6, 2020
Dear guests, In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effects on public gatherings, particularly in the California Bay Area, we have decided to reschedule the Sonoma Speed [...]
Volkswagen to Make Record Attempt with all-electric ID.R
The 670-horsepower all-electric ID.R will attempt to beat the current track record of 1:15.430 set by the Mercedes Formula1™ car at the inaugural event. We’re very pleased to announce the [...]
2019 Race Videos Are Live
2019 Sonoma Speed Festival videos are now live! Click the button below to visit our Youtube channel and relive all the action! Want to see the cars in person? 2020 [...]
Driver Registration Now Open for 2020
All race groups have been posted to the website, apply now! Driver registration for the 2020 Sonoma Speed Festival is now live here. We cordially invite all applicable vintage racing [...]
Dates Announced for Second Annual Event
https://youtu.be/_OA-jZnovnc The premier historic motorsports festival returns to Sonoma Raceway to showcase the world’s greatest race cars competing on track, along with world-class California wine tasting, gourmet food, curated car [...]
2019 Sonoma Speed Festival Recap
The Sonoma Speed Festival hosted its inaugural event at Sonoma Raceway from May 31st to June 2nd, 2019 at Sonoma Raceway. The event highlighted over 300 of the world’s [...]
The W07/04 Hybrid
The W07/04 Hybrid The W07 Hybrid chassis number 04, a highlight here at this weekend's Sonoma Speed Festival, is one of only a handful made for the 2016 season. This [...]
F1 W07/04 Hybrid: Power Unit Deep Dive
The W07/04 Hybrid is powered by the PU106C designed and manufactured by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Part of what makes the Sonoma Speed Festival so unique for fans of [...]
F1 W07/04 Hybrid: Driving Position and Driver’s Eye View
Driver comfort and visibility play a key part in extracting the most from any racing car, and here Lewis explains the W07/04's custom fit and seating position. To get a [...]
F1 W07/04 Hybrid: Lewis’ Steering Wheel Explained
One of the most familiar parts of any car, race or street, is its steering wheel. The W07/04 Hybrid is no different to other cars in that it has one, [...]
