Drive Your Car on Track at Sonoma Raceway

Laps for Charity Supports Sonoma County Kids, Jan. 11

SONOMA, Calif. – Ever dreamed of tackling the Sonoma Raceway road course in your own car?  You can enjoy some high-speed thrills, all in the name of charity, as the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) hosts its 7th annual Laps for Charity on Saturday, Jan. 11.

This once-a-year-opportunity invites participants to take their vehicle for a few laps around the 12-turn road course. For just $150, this experience includes a pre-lap classroom safety briefing with professional drivers, three lead-follow laps around the 2.52-mile circuit, a picture of the car on track, plus a “hot lap” in the instructor’s car.

All proceeds benefit Sonoma County youth organizations through SCC, the charitable arm of Sonoma Raceway, which has distributed $6.8 million to Sonoma County youth groups since 2001.

Time slots are available between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Participants must be at least 18 years old; passengers are not permitted. All cars must have shoulder strap seat belt restraints, mufflers and pass a basic technical inspection. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit  www.speedwaycharities.org/events/sonoma/7th-laps-for-charity/registration/ or contact Cheri Plattner at [email protected].