Race Car Events in Northern California

Most commonly associated with the San Francisco Bay Area, its redwood forests and vineyards, Northern California is also home to numerous race car events that take place annually in the area. Whether you prefer asphalt or dirt, stock cars or dragsters, events taking place in Northern California will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat.

  1. Infineon Raceway

    • Infineon Raceway, located in the Sonoma Valley wine country and known for the course's complex twists and turns, holds several race car events throughout the year. Events include the annual Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, the national NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the National Hot Rod Association Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

    Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

    • This raceway is located in Salinas, which is in Monterey County. Laguna Seca hosts a series of events for race car aficionados, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, one of the most competitive road racing championship events in North America. The American Le Mans Series features racing cars using only "street legal" alternative fuels such as clean diesel, ethanol blends and hybrid technology.

    Thunder Hill Raceway Park

    • Thunderhill Raceway Park is located west of the small town of Willows in Glenn County, California. It is home to North America's longest automobile endurance race, held annually the first week of December. This non-stop 25-hour event, sanctioned by the National Auto Sport Association, attracts national and international crowds as well as world-wide media.

    Marysville Raceway Park

    • Formerly known as Twin Cities Speedway, Marysville Raceway Park showcases all types of race cars. Among the speedway's several events, the annual Wingless Sprint Car National, the Gold Fever Open Show and the West Coast Dwarf Car National are among the biggest.