Special Event Guests
Mini-Nats organizers are proud to host the following legends of motorsports. These special guests will be with us throughout the weekend. You may spot them signing one of their many books, on track, on a parade lap or at the banquet.
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The Original Venice Crew Peter Brock, Jim Marietta, Ted Sutton, Duane Carling, designer, mechanics and fabricators, who built the first Shelby Mustang GT350 Competition Model, recreate this Mustang now known as the GT350R. The project began the first day of SEMA in 2014 and went on for 101 days. Build the car as close to how it was done in 65 save and except for safety items and design features Brock had on his drawing board but did not have the time or budget to pursue in 65. |
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Peter Brock Automotive designer, author and photojournalist. In 1965 Brock became Carroll Shelby’s first paid employee running his high performance driving school. If you’re a Shelby enthusiast he’s best known for designing the Cobra Daytona Coupe. If you’re a Datsun fanatic, he’s best known for BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises). If you’re a Corvette guy, he’s best known for the Corvette Sting Ray. |
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Allen Grant Started as a mechanic’s helper/welder later landing a deal to drive a Cobra from Coventry Motor Cars of Walnut Creek. Today we recognize his car in photos by the distinctive yellow paint scheme designed by his then-roommate, George Lucas. With top finishes at Santa Barbara, Candlestick Park, Riverside and Laguna Seca, Shelby was convinced to hire Allen on as a Team driver. |
Open Track
Experience the thrill of driving your high-performance car on the racetrack. We provide an onsite ambulance, tow truck, and professional corner workers. Passing permitted only in designated areas, with more liberal rules for the experienced groups. Driver conduct is closely monitored by our track stewards to ensure an enjoyable time for everyone. Run groups of 35 cars each:
- Yellow (Novice)
- Red (Intermediate)
- Green (Advanced)
- Blue (Expert with prepared race car)
ALL makes and models welcome (except open-wheel). NorCal SAAC membership not required. Open Track drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Passengers 18 years and older are allowed in some sessions.
Friday Carshow
It’s a tradition at Mini-Nats to have a carshow. The main focus is to gather together a great collection of cars, daily drivers and race cars all in the spirit of sharing and enjoying.
Carshow parking will be in the paddock behind the grandstands on Friday morning. Details will be provided with your confirmation email. Enter your car information in the carshow section of the registration page.
Friday Drag Racing
When the track sessions conclude on Friday afternoon, the track will be reconfigure for drag racing. The Christmas tree will appear and the speed traps will be activated. Then we line up the cars and begin. Join us and size up the competition and see how you fair. Details will be provided with your confirmation email. Enter your car information in the car show section of the registration page.
Saturday Tour
Join the Saturday afternoon drive through scenic wine country. Departs from Sonoma Racetrack at 1:30p and will take approximately 2.5 hours, with an ice cream in St Helena, concluding late afternoon with enough time to get to the evening banquet.
Parade Laps
On Friday and Saturday we will conduct a parade lap session during the lunchtime break. This is a chance to experience Sonoma Raceway at low speeds in your daily driver. The perfect opportunity to have friends and family get a glimpse of what it looks like from the driver’s perspective. Participants must adhere to all California Street Regulations (seat belts, etc.).
Garages
**** Garages are SOLD OUT ****
A limited number of garages are available. Garages will be rented for the entire weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. One garage space will accommodate two cars parked one behind the other. Your garage can not be reserved until your payment has been received.
Saturday Night Banquet
Join us for our Saturday Night Banquet at the San Rafael Embassy Suites. There will be an after dinner program featuring our special event guests. Tickets are limited so be sure to register early and reserve your seat.
Price List
| Activity |
Before
July 14 |
On/After
July 14 |
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Garage Parking
****Sold Out**** |
$250* |
N/A |
Friday and Saturday Parade Laps
Price is per car for both days |
$20 |
$30 |
| Friday Carshow |
$20 |
$30 |
Friday Morning Open Track: Yellow, Red, Green or Blue
***NASCAR Track*** |
$180 |
$200 |
Friday Afternoon Drags
Per Car/Any Class |
$25 |
$30 |
Friday Night BBQ
at Sonoma Racetrack |
$30 |
$35 |
Saturday Afternoon Wine Country Drive
Per Car/Any number of passengers |
$15 |
$20 |
Saturday Banquet
at Embassy Suites |
$55
$15 child |
$60*
$15 child |
Saturday Open Track: Yellow, Red, Green or Blue
Traditional Track |
$300 |
$320 |
Sunday Open Track: Yellow, Red, Green or Blue
Traditional Track |
$300 |
$320 |
*While available
NorCal SAAC Membership
NorCal SAAC Membership is not required for this event. However, if you would like to join you may do so online or at the event. Join NorCal SAAC
Event Shirts
| T-Shirt |
$22 |
| Long Sleeve T-Shirt |
$24 |
| Sweatshirt – pullover type |
$30 |
| Sweatshirt – pullover hoodie type |
$40 |
| Sweatshirt – zipper hoodie type |
$45 |
Accommodations
Host Hotel
Embassy Suites
101 McInnis Parkway
415-499-9222
We have reserved a limited number at a special rate. Go to the NorCal SAAC/Embassy Suites Info Page for additional information and to book your room. BOOK NOW!
Registration Policies
All drivers and passengers must comply with the NorCal SAAC Open Track Rules. Please read these rules carefully, including the Safety Inspection and Disqualification Policies. All passengers and drivers must sign a Release of Liability Waiver and provide emergency medical information.
Registration Status: All entries will have a status of Payment-Pending until payment has been received by the registrar. Entries will be taken in chronological order of payment. For mail-in payments, the postmark date will be used. For online payments, the PayPal payment transaction date will be used. As space is limited, the date of your payment is critical to guarantee your Confirmed status.
Membership: You may renew your membership or become a new member along with your event entry. Membership is not required.
Sharing a Car and/or Multiple Cars: Every driver/car combination must pay for their track time. Car sharing options are as follows:
| Multiple drivers sharing one car in the same run group |
Pay for one run group |
| Multiple drivers sharing one car in different run groups |
Pay for each run group |
| One driver with multiple cars in different run groups |
Pay for each run group |
Regardless of run group stickers on your windshield, a driver should never enter the track in a group for which they are not qualified.
Car Numbers: All cars must display a car number. 1, 2 or 3-digit numbers only (no alphabetic or other characters). Please indicate one preferred number and one alternate number on your entry form. Car numbers will be assigned by the registrar prior to the event. Preference will be given to those club members using their Permanent Numbers. Then to entries based on the entry date.
Registration Schedule
| Weekly |
Confirmation packets emailed |
| Jul 14 |
Early registration discount expires/prices go up |
| Jul 17 |
Last day to cancel with refund |
| Jul 25 |
Last day to post your mail in entry or payment |
| Aug 5 |
Online registration closed |
| Aug 6 |
At the event registration & tech |
| Aug 7-9 |
Mini-Nats 30 |
Cancelation/Refund Policy
Full refunds only given when cancellation is received on or before the date shown in the registration schedule below. NO REFUND for no-shows at the track.
Registration Questions
Jennifer Siegal is the NorCal SAAC registrar. The online registration process has three steps: 1) enter your information, 2) review your information and 3) print your receipt and make a payment (PayPal or mail a check). Once you have submitted a registration Jennifer will process it and send you a confirmation email. If you need to make a change, add a dinner, change a run group, etc., please email her at NorCalSAACreg@yahoo.com
Nadine Camicia manages the registration webpages and is also a member of OTEC. For questions regarding the website, car prep or track logistics, please email Nadine at ncamicia@gmail.com or call my cell at 650-799-9815 and I’ll get back to you when I’m not driving! |
