For the current Sonoma Raceway NASCAR weekend, the spectator gates open at 7 a.m. on Sunday. The raceway’s schedule also shows Friday and Saturday gates open at 10 a.m. , while the general FAQ notes main gate hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily , with hours subject to change on event weekends and holidays.

Gate times

  • Sunday: 7 a.m. spectator gates open.
  • Friday: 10 a.m..
  • Saturday: 10 a.m..
  • General main gate hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, but event schedules can override that.

What this means

If you’re heading there for a specific event, the safest move is to use the event schedule rather than the general gate-hours page, because Sonoma Raceway says gate hours can change during event weekends. For the Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sunday entry starts early at 7 a.m., which gives fans plenty of time before the 12:30 p.m. race start.