Sonoma Raceway Karting Center | Go-Karts in Sonoma, CA

Last updated: January 25, 2026

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What you should know

Track feel The instructors (especially Jeff) are exceptionally skilled and provide personalized coaching with detailed feedback; they take notes on each driver's performance and work with you throughout the day to improve your skills.

Plan ahead If booking a full-day Kart Racing School program, bring snacks or plan to eat beforehand, as there is no dedicated lunch break during the day.

Visitor tip The track is California's longest and operates rain or shine with wet-weather tires available, making it suitable for visiting in any weather condition.

Quick Facts

Track Type: outdoor
Kart Type: both
Top Speed: 70
Min Age: 13 years old minimum
Height Req: 4'10" minimum to 6'6" maximum, 80 lbs minimum to 285 lbs maximum
Pricing: Open Practice Half Day: $60, Open Practice Full Day: $90, Kart Racing School Stage 1: $595 (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), Kart Racing School Stage 2: $695 (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

What visitors say

The race classes exceeded my expectations. The instructors (Jeff, Robert, Bryan, & Josh) provided excellent insight and guidance enabling you to achieve your very best. Love their attention to the details. The carts and track are in…

This was such an amazing experience. For anyone on the fence, don’t be - Jeff is not only a former champion racer, he’s also passionate about teaching and actually takes notes on every driver and works with you on being better. This…

This was a great experience! Jeff and the instructors were very encouraging, supportive, and Fun! My son progressed during the sessions and came out loving karting.

From 24 Google reviews

Did You Know?

Sonoma Raceway Karting Center operates California's longest kart track, giving it significant bragging rights in the state's karting scene.
The venue hosts professional-level racing events including Formula KFX and ROK Cup competitions, positioning it as a serious racing destination beyond casual recreational karting.
The outdoor track operates rain or shine with karts equipped with rain tires, making it one of the few venues where you can race in wet conditions.

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