Sonoma Speed Festival

Vintage F1 is still alive at the Sonoma Speed Festival. Come watch your childhood favorites race again, like this Jägermeister liveried March.

A 10,000 RPM redline will surely bring a smile to anybody’s face. Can you guess which Ferrari race car this cockpit belongs to?

There’s something truly unique about the way Porsche 935s dance around on track. Catch all the action live at the 2021 Sonoma Speed Festival! Photo: @merriman.motors

Ford v Ferrari v Porsche. The #SonomaSpeedFestival brings racing legends together on and off the track.

This is the 1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 "Silver Arrow". The W154 was created as a result of a rule change by the sports governing body AIACR, which required supercharged engine capacities to be limited to 3000cc. Mercedes’ previous car, the W125 used a 5700cc engine and was therefore ineligible to be entered. Mercedes decided that a new car, designed from the outset to comply with the new regulations would be preferable to modifying the existing car and thus designed the W154. Photo: @canepamotorsport

#MerryChristmas from the #SonomaSpeedFestival team! We look forward to new adventures in 2021!

The very best of historic motorsport in one place - that’s what the #SonomaSpeedFestival is all about. Catch Ferrari 512s chasing BMW CSLs live September 23-26 2021! Photo: @devilyoukno

#Flashback to the 1974 Lotus 76 that made an impressive display on track with the other classic #Formula1 cars at the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival. Make sure to pick up tickets to the 2021 event now!

Locked brakes, screeching tires and high octane wheel-to-wheel action, catch it all at the 2021 Sonoma Speed Festival from September 23-26, 2021! Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets. Photo: @merriman.motors

The Bugatti Type 35 is one of our favorite pre-war race cars. Which class of cars would you like to see at our 2021 event? Photo: @merriman.motors

It’s not everyday you get to enjoy a Ferrari 250 GTO up close! Buy your ticket now to receive the full Sonoma Speed Festival experience - September 23-26, 2021. : @cansandelatasoy

Up close and personal with racing legends from all eras. That is what the #SonomaSpeedFestival is all about. Make sure to grab your tickets for September 2021!

#Flashback to the impressive lineup of European performance cars for the @radwoodofficial corral hot laps at the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival. In the comments, let us know which one you would take for a lap of the Sonoma Raceway. Picture: @canepamotorsport

The McLaren F1 was never intended to race, but after pressure from customers, F1 designer Gordon Murray reluctantly built a handful of race versions of the car known as the GTR. After an astonishing overall victory at Le Mans the program evolved, eventually leading to the development of the Long Tail GTR, like this one, at last years Sonoma Speed Festival. Photography provided by the late, great Victor Varela.

The 1938 Talbot T26 was one of the many French race cars that hit the track during the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival. Expect to see a little bit of everything when we celebrate these cars at speed in September 2021!

Focus is key when driving a vintage race car! Let us know in the comments which vintage race car you would take for a lap.

The beautiful Jaguar XK120 was in the running at the inaugural #SonomaSpeedFestival. Beginning in 1948, the first 242 cars wore wood-framed open 2-seater bodies with aluminum panels. Production switched to all-steel in early 1950. The "120" in the name referred to the aluminum car's 120mph top speed (faster with the windscreen removed), which made it the world's fastest production car at the time of its launch. Photo:@devilyoukno

It’s not every day you see two Ferrari 250 GTO’s going wheel to wheel on a track. Well, it happens at the #SonomaSpeedFestival! We will be announcing our 2021 dates very soon, stay tuned!

This 1974 Porsche 911 was an incredible contender in our Group 10 class that featured 1970’s GT cars. We look forward to seeing them again next year at the 2021 Sonoma Speed Festival in September!

Watching modern endurance race cars zoom around @RaceSonoma right after seeing the sports racing cars of days past is an exhilarating experience. The speed and downforce these machine deliver makes them one of the fastest groups at the #SonomaSpeedFestival and shows us in real terms just how far technology has come. Respect the past and be in awe of the present, and future at the 2021 Sonoma Speed Festival.

The John Player Special livery on the Type-91 Lotus Formula 1 car is one of our favorite combinations. Let us know in the comments which livery is your favorite.

This 1978 BMW 320i Turbo was a spectacular display at the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival! What's your favorite classic IMSA race car?

#Flashback to some pre-war action at the #SonomaSpeedFestical. A 1928 Bugatti 37A and a 1936 MG PB Special going head to head on the Sonoma Speedway.

Witnessing the 1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 "Silver Arrow" fly around Sonoma Raceway was an amazing moment at the #SonomaSpeedFestival last year.

It's a #FerrariFriday! This 1959 Ferrari 250 TR is a glorious throwback to the days of vintage motor racing. What's your favorite 250 series Ferrari? : @genauautowerks

Our event is much more than just vintage race cars. The founder of the Sonoma Speed Festival, Jeff O'Neill, was recently nominated for Wine Enthusiast's "Person of the Year" wine star award! Check out the full story below and sample some of his wines at the 2021 Sonoma Speed Festival. https://wineindustryadvisor.com//jeff-oneill-nominated-per

Late model endurance prototypes offered some of the fastest and most dramatic racing at the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival. What is your favorite modern racing series?

The perfect lineup of GT cars does exist and it takes place at the #SonomaSpeedFestival. Can you name each of these spectacular works of art?

The Ragtime Racers may not be the fastest cars on track, but these early racing machines are quite the spectacle! Can you guess which historic racer this is?

The Trans Am class brings back racing nostalgia at the Sonoma Speed Festival. Can you name these two classic track monsters?

Sitting shotgun in a @RufSince1939 is always a spectacular moment. Even more so when its around Sonoma Raceway! What is your most memorable ride along?

The F40 LM saw competition as early as 1989 when it debuted in the Laguna Seca Raceway round of the IMSA season, appearing in the GTO class where it finished third. Although the F40 would not return to IMSA after its second season, it would later be a popular choice by privateers to compete in numerous domestic GT series including JGTC.

Nothing matches the sheer elegance of the Ferrari 250 TR, driven here by Tom Price. Can you guess how many 250 TR’s were produced?

The McLaren M23 leading a pack of its Formula 1 peers. No, this photo wasn’t taken in 1973, but rather at the 2019 Sonoma Speed Festival! Do you know which company developed the engine for this vintage F1 beast?

Few cars come close to matching the stunning silhouette of the historic Jaguar D-Type. Let us know your favorite Jaguar in the comments below! Photo:@merriman.motors

This 1935 Railton LST was a strong competitor in our pre-war Ragtime Racers class at the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival. What class would you like to see at the event next year?

Up close and personal with Formula 1 racing legends from all eras. Which would you rather see lap Sonoma, the 1985 Tyrrell 012 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz W07?

The 2.0 and under class is a must see at the#SonomaSpeedFestival. It included this battle between a classic Lotus Elan and a Datsun 510. Tell us what your favorite lightweight sportscar is in the comments.

A classic rivalry. Even among some truly exotic company, the Shelby Mustang GT350 gave a standout performance. Which one would you take for a lap of Sonoma?

Downforce is the name of the game in Formula 1. The front wing of the Mercedes Benz W07 definitely spent some time in the wind tunnel. Which years did this chassis race in the F1 Championship? Let us know in the comments!

Over the years, we have seen many generations of Formula 1 cars come and go. Let us know in the comments which era of F1 is your favorite.

The Lancia LC2 is a legend of the era, and the Martini Livery puts it over the top. What Group C car would you like to see this racing phenomenon go up against? Photo: @chuchoshoots

Happy Labor Day! We hope the only work you do today involves a toolbox and some quality time with your favorite project car. Picture: @genauautowerks

Today would have marked the 2nd annual Sonoma Speed Festival. We may not be racing, but we’ll be back on track in 2021! Happy Labor Day weekend!

We never get tired of admiring the details on the incredible McLaren F1 GTR! Can you guess how many of these were produced?

Watching the Ferrari 250 GTO make passes around Sonoma Raceway is a spectacular sight (and sound)! What vintage race car would you like to see on track?

We saw steering wheels of all shapes and sizes at last year’s Sonoma Speed Festival. Can you guess which German race car this cockpit belongs to?

It’s Ferrari Friday! The Ferrari 312 PB was a Group 6 Prototype-Sports Car introduced in 1971. What is your favorite Ferrari race car?

It’s race weekend at Spa! Get in the racing spirit by watching the full 2019 Sonoma Speed Festival vintage F1 race on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ep58FgaAlw&t=6s

The Dodge Challenger is a relatively rare sight on a track like Sonoma and we love it! What’s your favorite underdog race car?

10,000 RPM redline will surely bring a smile to anybody’s face. Can you guess which Ferrari race car this cockpit belongs to?

We love old IMSA race cars. This Mercury Capri is a perfect example of what American engineering can bring to motorsports. Let us know what your favorite vintage IMSA race car is in the comments below.

This ‘74 Porsche 911 GTO/IMSA is a force to be reckoned with. The 911 is one of the most versatile platforms in the sports car world with everything from GT cars to all out race cars built using a similar formula. What is your favorite track spec Porsche?

It’s race weekend in Spain! Who would you like to see up on the podium for the Spanish Grand Prix?

It’s a complex process getting this N.A.R.T. 512 BB LM to fire up. Once it’s on track however, it’s a force to be reckoned with!In total, how many 512 BB LM's were built? Drop your best guess in the comments below.

The iconic front-end of the Ferrari 250 GTO. Which Ferrari front-end is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Photo: @merriman.motors

We've teamed up with Petersen Automotive Museum to bring Monterey Car Week to you virtually! Enjoy 25+ hours of content, all for free! Highlights from the 2019 Sonoma Speed Festival will take place on Saturday, August 15th.

This design is recognizable from miles away. Can you guess which historic race car this is?

#Flashback to when the McLaren M23 lead the pack of classic #Formula1 race cars at the 2019 #SonomaSpeedFestival. Where do you think McLaren will place this year in the F1 constructors championship?

The sweet sounds of a #Porsche935 getting ready to head out on track.

Alvin Lumanlan captured this 1966 Ford GT40 getting ready to go out during the 2019 Sonoma Speed Festival. Which generation of the Ford GT/GT40 is your favorite?

If you blink, you'll miss it! The Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas W07 making a pass at the 2019 Sonoma Speed Festival. How many victories did this chassis claim in the 2016 season?

With its clean lines and wild, psychedelic paint scheme, this Porsche 908 was a standout performer. Hit us with your favorite classic PCar in the comments.

Big announcement! We've teamed up with the Petersen Automotive Museum to create the world’s largest online car event! Between August 12 - 16th, over 25 hours of exclusive events, unveilings, auctions and more will be premiered. On August 15th, we will be premiering a special video feature highlighting some of the best moments from our inaugural event. Be sure to tune in or sign-up: https://bit.ly/309k73T

The Mercedes W196 is one of the most significant F1 cars in history. In total the "Type Monza" won three races, the 1954 French Grand Prix and the 1954/1955 Italian Grand Prix. These three Grand Prix have remained the only races won by a closed-wheel car in F1 history.

This is the 1934 ERA B-Type. ERA was founded in November 1933 and established in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Their ambition was to manufacture and campaign a team of single seater racing cars capable of upholding British prestige in Continental European racing. In 1935, production of the B-Type began. 13 B-Type ERAs were produced, three of which were later modified to subsequent (type C or in one case type D) specifications. The B type was practically the same as the A version, just with the benefit of time to help ensure the car's reliability. The fact the B was produced in 1935 was the only real difference between it and the A. The B would go on to score some impressive wins and finishes and would be sought after by many individual racers.

When two IMSA GT race cars do battle on track, magic happens. What is your favorite IMSA GT car?

Can you name all the cars in the shot from last year's Sonoma Speed Festival?

A look back at Ed Matsuishi’s ‘67 Porsche 911R at the #sonomaspeedfestival last year.