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ThunderHill Events

Upcoming Events

  • Sonoma/Sears Point: Feb 28th, Friday
    Sonoma/Sears Point: Feb 28th, Friday
    Feb 28, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    First Friday event of the 2025 season. HPDE and Race Testing ahead of a NASA race weekend.
  • *Autocross #4* Sonoma/Sears Point: Nov 8th
    *Autocross #4* Sonoma/Sears Point: Nov 8th
    Nov 08, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    Our final AutoX event of the 2024 Season. If you haven't experienced the track or our AutoX events before, this is a good one to attend! We expect lower than usual car count so there will be higher than usual opportunities to drive the course throughout the day! $100 per car entry.
  • WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: Saturday October 26th/27th - 105db
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: Saturday October 26th/27th - 105db
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Monterey, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
  • Sonoma: October 11th, Friday Pre NASA
    Sonoma: October 11th, Friday Pre NASA
    Oct 11, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    Another Friday pre NASA Day Of the Week: Friday Event type: HPDE and Race Testing Minimum Driver Skill Level: Mixed Advanced to Mixed Level Drivers for HPDE Test Group 1 = Sub 1:50 Lap Times Test Group 2 = Above 1:50 Lap Times Maximum Decibels Allowed: 103
  • WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: Sunday Sept 8th - 105db
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: Sunday Sept 8th - 105db
    Sep 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Monterey, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
    $400 and 105db all day long!
  • Sonoma: July 19th, Friday Pre NASA
    Sonoma: July 19th, Friday Pre NASA
    Jul 19, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    Another Friday pre NASA Day Of the Week: Friday Event type: HPDE and Race Testing Minimum Driver Skill Level: Mixed Advanced to Mixed Level Drivers for HPDE Test Group 1 = Sub 1:50 Lap Times Test Group 2 = Above 1:50 Lap Times Maximum Decibels Allowed: UNLIMITED!
  • Autocross #2  - Sonoma/Sears Point: July 13th
    Autocross #2  - Sonoma/Sears Point: July 13th
    Jul 13, 2024, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
  • Sonoma: July 12/13/14
    Sonoma: July 12/13/14
    Fri, Jul 12
    Jul 12, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jul 14, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    A 3 day opportunity to run this technical and recently re-paved course. Joint event with the Porsche Owners Club and the SVR PCA
  • *Autocross #1  - Sonoma/Sears Point: July 6th
    *Autocross #1  - Sonoma/Sears Point: July 6th
    Jul 06, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    TMR's first Autocross of the 2024 Season! If you can't make this one, we have one on the 13th as well. Or, attend both!
  • WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: June 29/30  105db
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: June 29/30  105db
    Jun 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 30, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Monterey, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
    Another 105db TMR event with NorCal Shelby HPDE Format 1 Run Group of Motorcycles
  • WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: Saturday June 15th - 103db
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: Saturday June 15th - 103db
    Jun 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Monterey, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
  • Sonoma: May 24th, Friday Pre NASA
    Sonoma: May 24th, Friday Pre NASA
    May 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    Another Friday pre NASA Unlimited Sound!! Day Of the Week: Friday Event type: HPDE and Race Testing Minimum Driver Skill Level: Mixed Test Group 1 = Sub 1:50 Lap Times Test Group 2 = Above 1:50 Lap Times Maximum Decibels Allowed: 103
  • WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway - 105db
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway - 105db
    Mon, Apr 01
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway
    Apr 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
    Day Of the Week: TBD Event type: High Performance Driving Event Cars and Motorcycles Minimum Car Driver Skill Level: Mixed Maximum Decibels Allowed: 105
  • Autocross #1  - Sonoma/Sears Point: March 30
    Autocross #1  - Sonoma/Sears Point: March 30
    Mar 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    Season Opener AutoX Weekend. 8am to 5pm (2) Run Groups $100 Entry Fee Time is the only limit of the number of passes you can make on the course!
  • Sonoma: March 22nd, Friday Pre NASA
    Sonoma: March 22nd, Friday Pre NASA
    Mar 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sonoma, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    TMR Season Opener on a brand new track surface! Day Of the Week: Friday Event type: HPDE and Race Testing Minimum Driver Skill Level: Mixed Test Group 1 = Sub 1:50 Lap Times Test Group 2 = Above 1:50 Lap Times Maximum Decibels Allowed: 103
  • WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: TBD
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway: TBD
    Thu, Dec 07
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway
    Dec 07, 2023, 11:41 AM – 11:56 AM PST
    WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
    Day Of the Week: TBD Event type: High Performance Driving Event Number of Run Groups: TBD Minimum Driver Skill Level: Mixed Maximum Decibels Allowed: 103 Event Dates Coming Soon!
  • Cancelled - Sonoma/Sears Point: November 19th
    Cancelled - Sonoma/Sears Point: November 19th
    Nov 19, 2023, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
    Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    This event is Cancelled
  • *Autocross* Sonoma/Sears Point: November 18th
    *Autocross* Sonoma/Sears Point: November 18th
    Nov 18, 2023, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
    Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    Day Of the Week: Saturday Event type: Autocross Number of Run Groups: 2 Minimum Driver Skill Level: All Levels This event is open for registration.

About the Track

ThunderHill Raceway is a very fun and technical track.   It's the best regional track for learning and introducing someone new to the sport.  It's also a very forgiving track if you run your car off of the racing surface for any reason.  There are very few fixed objects to hit and lots of open run off areas to keep and your car safe as you learn or as you push your vehicle to the edge. 

Ther are multiple track configurations available at this facility.

  1. The original 3 mile East Track.

  2. The relatively new 2 mile West Track.

  3. The combination of East & West 5 mile track.
     

Thunderhill is an SCCA track and they continually re-invest in the facility to improve it.  Some of the facility features include:

  • Club House

  • Cafe

  • Store in Paddock

  • Power in Paddock 

  • Shade Structures/Canopies in Paddock

  • Fuel Station

  • Restrooms & Showers

  • Tire Sales & Service

  • Garage Rentals (daily or long term rentals)

  • Multiple skid pads for Drifting, Autocross, or other activities that require a dedicated asphalt pad. 

  • And a number of other local businesses operating out of some of the many Garages on campus.

Location and Directions

Thunderhill Raceway is a relatively easy track to find due to it being in the middle of nowhere. Two other great biproducts of this track being in the middle of nowhere means there is minimal traffic on the way to it and the sound limit is at 103db. Summers do get really hot here and it typically doesn't cool off too much at night in the summer so keep this in mind and prep accordingly!

Places to Stay

In the map above there are hotels pinned for places close to the track to stay. If you have RV or a Trailer with Camping abilities that is also an option, details around this apply to specific events. 

THUNDERHILL RACEWAY:

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ECONOMY INN, WILLOWS:

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, WILLOWS:

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BEST WESTERN INN, WILLOWS:

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SUPER 8 MOTEL BY WYNDHAM, WILLOWS:

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BAYMONT MOTEL BY WYNDHAM, WILLOWS:

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Track Amenities

Thunder Hill has a Sunoco Gas station on the premises soon as you enter the gates, just past this before the track house there is a gift shop. The gift shop has race suits, helmets gloves and the likes but has minimal supply. Attached to the Main Track Building is the Thunderhill Grill where they will serve breakfast and lunch. There are also showers and bathrooms by the main track building. Thunderhill has two skid pads, one small, one large, for our autocross events we typically use one of these skidpads. 

Track Guides

Thunderhill is a highspeed track, but very open track, so like all tracks we highly encourage all drivers to work up to their individual comfort level on the track each day. Even though there are minimal walls, it doesn't mean there aren't any walls. Many drivers have found the wall on the exit of the turn 11-12-13 complex and turn 15's inside wall. 


Thunderhill has many track layouts and its one of the few tracks that is capable of running two tracks at the same time since it has an East and West track that are separated. 

The most common layout we run is the 3 Mile east Without the Bypass, but on occasion we will run the bypass.

We also run the full track which is a 5 mile long lap making Thunderhill one of the longest tracks in the nation.

3 Mile East W/ Cyclone

3 Mile East W/ Bypass

5 Mile Track Guide

How to Become a Better Driver

This Series is Hosted by Scott Mansell, he is a British Race Car Drive, Ex-formula one Test Driver and Coach, and recently started an online coaching course. So needless to say this Playlist provides high quality content giving you information to not only be safer but also faster!

This Series is Hosted by Randy Probst an American Race Car driver and two time class winner of the 24hrs of Daytona. Randy goes in-depth on how to become a faster and safer driver on track.

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