Street Address: 29355 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, California 95476
Infineon Raceway was formerly known as Sears Point Raceway, located in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA, and opened its doors in 1968. The name was changed in 2002 after it's corporate sponsor, Infineon, although many people still refer to it as Sears Point, the geographical feature the circuit is built upon. The course is an undulating series of complex bends that flow arounbd the hills. It hosts one of four national NASCAR races each year held on road courses, as well as hosting the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, IndyCar® Series and AMA Superbikes. Infineon Raceway continues to host amateur, or club racing events which may or may not be open to the general public. The largest such car club is the Sports Car Club of America.
Located just 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the 1,600-acre facility serves as the gateway to the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. In addition to its slate of major events, Infineon Raceway is a year-round motorsports complex with events scheduled 340 days and 50 weekends a year. More than one-half million fans pass through the gates each year.
The 3 road courses at Infineon Raceway are a 2.52 miles (4.06 km) 12 turn course, however the track was modified in 1998, adding the Chute, which bypassed turns 5 and 6, shortening the course to 1.95 miles (3.14 km). The Chute was only used for NASCAR events such as the Toyota/Save Mart 350, and was criticized by many drivers, who prefer the full layout. In 2001, it was replaced with the 70° turn, 4A bringing the track to its current dimensions of 1.99 miles (3.20 km). Most races, including the Grand American Road Racing Association's Grand Prix of Sonoma, use the full course, while American Motorcyclist Association and Indy Racing League events use a modified 2.22 miles (3.57 km), 12 turn course. This layout, opened in 2003, skips much of the Esses and run from Turn 10 to Turn 11 (the hairpin) for additional safety for motorcyclists, including runoff available in the motorcycle Turn 11 (the main Turn 11 has no runoff, and is a very slow turn, similar to the Loews hairpin at Monaco).
The raceway also has a quarter mile (400 m) drag strip used for NHRA drag racing events. The drag strip was originally located on part of the front straightaway. Track changes completed in 2002 separated the road course from the drag strip.
Infineon Raceway has a permanent seating capacity of 47,000, including the grandstands and terraces around the track. During major races, hospitality tents and other grandstands are erected around the track, increasing total capacity to 102,000 seats. The facility underwent a major expansion in 2004 which resulted in 64,000 hillside seats, 10,000 permanent grandstand seats, a wastewater treatment facility, 100 acres (40 ha) of restored wetlands, permanent garages, new retail space, a go-kart track and the new drag strip.
Time Zone : (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Major Events : IRL, AMA Superbike, NASCAR Sprint Cup, NHRA Drag Racing
Circuit Length : 2.52 miles (4.06km)
Turns : Full Course: 15; NASCAR Course 16
Lap Record : Full: 1m21.688s - Marco Werner, Audi Sport North America, 2004, LMP1
NASCAR: 1m15.95s - Jeff Gordon, Hendrick Motorsports, 2005 NASCAR Sprint Cup
Please contact this circuit using the information panels below.
Raceway, TTXGP Make History with First Zero Carbon Motorcycle Race in U.S. Posted on: 07/05/2010
Infineon Raceway will host the first-ever zero-carbon motorcycle race in the United States at the West Coast Moto Jam, May 14-16.
The Time Trial Xtreme Grand Prix (TTXGP) U.S. Championships will take to the track for practice on Friday, May 14, with qualifying set for Saturday, May 15, and the 11-lap feature race set for 11 a.m. on Sun... Read More >>
Top The Cops at Infineon Raceway! Posted on: 09/04/2010
Infineon Raceway's Top the Cops™ program, entering its 16th season in 2010, allows high school students the rare chance to drag race against uniformed Bay Area law enforcement officers who compete in their patrol cars on the Infineon Raceway drag strip. Both are given practice runs, leading up to a final-round showdown between student and officer. Read More >>
Fans Score Big With Danica Patrick Lucky 7 Ticket Package Posted on: 11/03/2010
Race fans can score big when Danica Patrick returns to Infineon Raceway for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 20-22, with the all-new Lucky No. 7 ticket package.
Patrick has caused quite a stir behind the wheel of her No. 7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but she'll return to the cockpit of her full-time ride i... Read More >>
Fans Hit Jackpot with Jimmie Johnson® 4-Pack at NASCAR Weekend in Sonoma Posted on: 24/02/2010
Race fans looking for star power at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Car Series race weekend, June 18-20, can hit the jackpot with the Jimmie Johnson® 4-Pack.
Race fans will be treated to four reserved tickets for the big race, which falls on Father’s Day, June 20, four hot dogs and four sodas. Plus, they will get to at... Read More >>
West Coast Moto Jam - 14th to 16th May 2010 Posted on: 11/02/2010
Infineon Raceway’s traditional spring motorcycle weekend will have a new look and feel in 2010, as well as a new name.
The West Coast Moto Jam will take place May 14-16 and boasts a little bit of everything on two wheels, highlighted by the best motorcycle road racers in the country from AMA Pro Road Racing.
Kaseys Korner Ticket Package Offers Access to Champion, Great Tickets to NASCAR Posted on: 03/02/2010
Infineon Raceway has created the perfect ticket package for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Father’s Day, June 20.
Not only will you get two reserved-seat tickets for the big race, you’ll also get to attend an exclusive Q&A session with defending Sonoma champion, Kasey Kahne. You’ll recei... Read More >>
Molecule Formula Car Challenge Added to Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Weekend Posted on: 03/12/2009
The Molecule Formula Car Challenge Series, presented by Goodyear, will be part of the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend, Aug. 20-22, at Infineon Raceway, officials announced today.
This will mark the first time the Formula Car Challenge Series will be paired with the IZOD IndyCar® Series at the Sonoma Valley facility. It will add to an a... Read More >>
NHRA Highlights Infineon Raceway 2010 Drag Racing Schedule Posted on: 13/11/2009
More Than 50 Days of Drag Racing Planned for 2010
Infineon Raceway will feature more than 50 days of drag racing during the 2010 Big O Tires Racing Season, highlighted by the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the return of SPEED’s PINKS All Out drag racing.
Tickets go on sale for 2010 Infineon Raceway events on Friday 13th! Posted on: 12/11/2009
Infineon Raceway has turned Friday the 13th into a lucky day for race fans, as tickets for the 2010 Big O Tires Racing Season go on-sale to the public on Friday at 8:30 a.m. (PT).
Whether it's the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (June 18-20), NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series (July 16-18), IZOD IndyCar® Series (Aug. 20-22), motorcycles (May... Read More >>
TTXGP, Infineon Raceway Announce First Zero Carbon Motorcycle Race in US Posted on: 09/11/2009
Time Trial eXtreme Grand Prix and Infineon Raceway have announced an alliance that will see the Sonoma road course serve as host site of the first-ever zero carbon motorcycle race in the United States.
Building on the success of the TTXGP Zero Carbon Clean Emission event for electric motorcycles held at the Isle of Man TT in Eur... Read More >>
Infineon Raceway Announces 2010 Season Schedule Posted on: 07/11/2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stars in Infineon Raceway 2010 Season Schedule & PINKS ALL OUT Drag Racing Returns in 2010
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ 22nd annual visit to the Sonoma Valley will highlight the 2010 Big O Tires Racing Season at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced today.
Jim Russell Driver Search Winners 2010 Will Compete For 2011 FIA F2 “Seat” Posted on: 29/10/2009
• Fully funded FIA Formula Two Championship drive in 2011 to winner of next year’s Jim Russell Championship Series
• British Sportscar legend Allan McNish to award two early Christmas presents in the Jim Russell Future Driver Search 2010 Selection Process
• Cost-effective Future Driver Selection entry deadline is end of Novemb... Read More >>
For a full fan guide to facilities at the circuit including parking, disabled assistance, directions etc, click here: www.infineonraceway.com/fanguide/
From Highway 101
To Gates 1,6 and 7
* Merge onto Highway 37 east toward Vallejo
* Travel 8 miles until you reach the intersection of Highways 37 and 121
* Make a left onto Highway 121 toward Sonoma
* Gate 1 is one-half mile ahead on your left, Gate 6 is 1.5 miles ahead on the right and Gate 7 is 1.5 miles ahead on left
To Gate 9 from the north (southbound)
* Exit Highway 116/Lakeville Highway
* Stay on Lakeville Highway for 10 miles
* Gate 9 is ahead on the left
To Gate 9 from the south (northbound)
* Merge onto Highway 37 east toward Vallejo
* Travel 6 miles until you reach the intersection of Highway 37 and Lakeville Highway (first stoplight)
* Make a left onto Lakeville Highway
* Gate 9 is 1.5 miles ahead on the right
From I-80
To Gates 1, 6 and 7
* Exit onto Highway 37 west toward San Rafael
* Travel 15 miles until you reach the intersection of Highways 37 and 121
* Merge onto Highway 121 toward Sonoma
* Gate 1 is one-half mile ahead on your left, Gate 6 is 1.5 miles ahead on the right and Gate 7 is 1.5 miles ahead on the left
To Gate 9
* Exit onto Highway 37 west toward San Rafael
* Travel 17 miles until you reach the intersection of Highway 37 and Lakeville Highway
* Make a right onto Lakeville Highway
* Gate 9 is 1.5 miles ahead on the right
Directed Parking
All parking at Infineon Raceway is directed into the facility by raceway personnel. Directed parking allows for maximum use of space and improved traffic flow into the facility. Please follow the direction of the parking staff as you enter/exit the facility.
Daily RV/Oversized Vehicle Parking
Due to limited space throughout the facility, Infineon Raceway recommends that you do not bring RVs and other oversized vehicles on race day. Space will be limited, and the setting-up of awnings and additional space next to the vehicle will not be allowed.
Overnight camping is not allowed without a reserved camping pass. Vehicles entering for the day will be forced to leave the raceway each evening by security personnel and Sonoma County Sheriffs.
If you plan to use Mapquest, Yahoo! Maps or another resource for directions please use the address below for best results:
Infineon Raceway
29355 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
2010 Event Calendar
May14 - 16 AMA Sonoma Showdown
June 5 - 6 (1am) Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival
June 18 - 20 Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
July 16 - 18 FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals Drag Racing
July 23 - 25 NHRA Division 7 Races, presented by Korbel
August 20-22 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma
September 17-18 PINKS ALL OUT Infineon Drag Strip
October 1-3 Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge
