DRIVERS HANDBOOK
Feel free to contact us with any questions. The Velocity team is here to assist you.
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Event Schedule
Contacts
Official Contacts
General Inquiries
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Ticketing
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Ed Lamantia, Technical Inspector and Chief Steward
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Ardelle Lind, Driver Manager
ardelle@velocityinvitational.com
Ellen Bireley, Drivers and Exhibitions Manager
ellen@velocityinvitational.com
Roger Kraus, Tire Service
roger@rogerkrausracing.com
Ryan Turri, General Manager
ryan@velocityinvitational.com
Jeff O’Neill, Founder
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Track Access Information
Please provide detailed information regarding your arrival/departure date, transporter size and parking needs to drivers@velocityinvitational.com. This will greatly cut down on your wait time at the track entrance as we will be able to provide you with information in advance of arrival.
Registration will take place in the Turn 11 Building, located on De Mattos Rd., off HWY 121 at the main track entrance.
Early Bird Registration begins Monday, June 2 at 3:00pm. Rigs will be staged in Lot 2 prior to vehicle load in. Please contact us if you will be arriving before this date and time.
Vehicle load-in begins Wednesday, June 4 at noon.
Rig and vehicle positions are assigned by Race Management.
Positions are based on rig size and configuration (i.e. awnings sizes, rig sizes, etc.).
Overflow rig parking will be in Lot 2.
Participant vehicles will be positioned with their race groups.
We will provide a table, two chairs and one 20 amp outlet at each participant vehicle stall.
Driver and Guest Access Passes Include
- 2025 Velocity Invitational Entry
- General admission to the event for Friday through Sunday
- Two Parking Passes for Lot 2
- Driver’s Lounge access (Turn 11 Pavilion)
- Our main area for Driver and VIP hospitality at the event. Breakfast and lunch will be hosted Friday through Sunday. The lounge will feature a pit row patio, and dedicated restrooms.
- Opening Celebration – Turn 11 Pavilion, 5:45pm – 7:45pm
- Our exclusive Driver Reception. Access for Drivers, Driver’s Guest, VIP Ticket Holders and select partners. The event will have lite bites and hosted bar with live entertainment.
- Does not include The Forum @ Turn 2 entry.
- Driver’s are offered a 20% discount prior to the event on all other ticket types, excluding the Ultimate Speed Festival Experience. Use code: DRIVER2025TIX on our ticketing website.
Race Support Staff Credentials
Two Race Support Staff are permitted per vehicle.
Credentials for track entry may be obtained ONLY during scheduled registration hours. Please advise your Race Support Staff and guests that if they are not present to register during registration hours, they will not be admitted. Please remember that all race entrants, and their Race Support Staff members must sign in at registration and obtain passes before they are allowed to enter the track.
Race Support Staff not listed by the driver on the registration form will NOT BE ADMITTED until the DRIVER OR PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED BY THE DRIVER physically gives authorization.
Otherwise, these unlisted Race Support Staff will be required to purchase a daily ticket to gain admittance. All ticket sales are final, no refunds will be issued.
Drivers are responsible for the conduct of their Race Support Staff and guests. Minors must be under direct supervision of an adult at all times.
Event Information
Drivers are required to attend the Driver’s meeting for their groups. Driver’s will be required to personally sign in to the Driver’s meeting.
One meal voucher will be provided to each Race Support Staff member per day (a total of three per Race Support Staff). These will be given to Race Support Staff upon their check in process.
All personal vehicles need to be out of the paddock by 8:00am each Race day. We will allow personal vehicles back in the paddock once racing has completed for each day. Vehicles not removed by 8:00am will be towed at the owner’s expense.
If paddock access is needed for personal vehicles during event hours, you may pick up a Delivery Pass at Registration. These will be distributed by Registration Staff at their discretion in accordance to event policy and will need to be returned to Registration when the paddock delivery has been completed.
Golf carts and motorized vehicles are allowed within the transporter parking areas and in designated parking areas. We will have a specific spot by the Driver’s Lounge for cart parking. Carts are not allowed to be parked within the participant tent areas.
Bicycles and non-motorized vehicles are allowed.
The event will provide shuttles for Drivers and Race Support Staff between paddock and rig locations.
Roving Tech inspections will be completed on Wednesday, June 4 through Friday, June 6. You must have your Tech sticker to compete.
Dressing rooms and lockers are available on site. Please bring your own lock, or you may rent one at Registration.
Transponders will be available for pickup and rental at the Registration building. Please fill out and return the Transponder Rental form included in this packet for advance ordering.
Awards to the top three finishers in each run group on Sunday are presented after each session.
To view and purchase additional tickets please visit our ticketing page
Closing Celebration at Ram’s Gate Winery
June 7, 2025
7:00pm – 10:00pm
$260 per person
To close and celebrate the Invitational, we will have live entertainment, hosted bars, chefs stations and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Please contact ardelle@velocityinvitiational.com to purchase your tickets.
Invited Race Groups
Race Group 1
1927-1941 Pre-War Racing and Sports Touring Cars
Sports Racing Cars
Alfa Romeo 1750, 6C, 8C Monza, SS | Aston-Martin | Alvis | Bentley | Bugatti | BMW | Chrysler | Delage | Duesenberg |Delahaye | HRG | Invicta | Lagonda | Lancia | MGL1 | Morgan | Mercedes-Benz | Railton | Riley | Singer | Sunbeam | SS/Jaguar | Talbot
Productions Sports Cars
Alfa Romeo P3, 8C-35 | Alta | Alvis | Bugatti T-35, 37A, 51, 57 | Delage | Delahaye | ERA | Miller | Maserati 4C, 6C, 8C | Talbot
Race Group 2
1956-1962 Production & GT Cars
Under 2.5L
Abarth-Simca | AC Ace, Bristol | Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite | Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ | Elva GT | Fiat Abarth | Lotus Elite, Elan | MGA | Porsche Abarth Carrera, 356 Carrera | Triumph TR3/4
Over 2.5L
Aston Martin DB4GT, GTZ | Corvette C1 | Ferrari 250 GT, GTO | ISO Rivolta |
Jaguar XK
Race Group 3
1956-1961 Sports Racing Cars
Aston Martin DB3S, DBR1, DBR2 | Cooper T57, DB HBR-4/5 | Echidna | Ferrari 500TRC, 290MM, 335 Sport, 410S, 250 TR, TR59/60/61, 330 TRLM, 196S, 246S | Jaguar D type | Lotus 11, 15, 17 | Lola Mk1 | Lister-Jaguar | Maserati 200SI, 300SI, 350S, 450S, T-60, T-61, T-63 | OSCA TN | Porsche 718 RSK, RS60, RS61 | Scarab | Sadler Tojeiro, Jaguar
Race Group 4
1957-1963 Formula Junior
Cars must be presented in original series specification and must have competed in period Formula Junior events
Race Group 5
1963-1969 Production Sports Cars
Under 2.5L
Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite | Alfa Romeo Giulietta, GTZ, GTZII | Alpine A110 | Elva GT 160 | Fiat-Abarth | Lotus Elan, 26R, MGB-GT | Morgan +8 | Porsche 904GTS, 911 | Triumph TR4
Over 2.5L
Aston Martin DB4GTZ, DP 212 | Bizzarrini GT | Corvette C2, C3 | Ferrari 250 GTO-II, 250LM, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 | ISO Rivolta | Grifo A3C | Jaguar E-Type | Shelby Cobra 289, Daytona | Sunbeam Tiger
Race Group 6
1963-1972 FIA Manufacturers Championship, SCCA Sports Racers
Alfa-Romeo T33 | Ford GT40, GT MkII, MkIV | Chevron B8, B16, B19, B21 | Matra 620, 670 | Ferrari 250P, 330P, 275P2, 365P2, 330P3, P4, 312P, 512, 312 | Porsche 904/6, 906, 907, 910, 908, 908/3, 917 | Turbo RSR | Maserati T151 | Lola T70 GT | Mirage M6 | DeCadenet LM
Race Group 7
1966-72, 1972-79, 1979-85 Formula 1, 3 Liter
AAR Eagle | BRM P153, P160, P201, P204 | Alfa-Romeo 179, 182 | Arrows A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, ATS D5 | Brabham BT-20, BT-24, BT-26, BT-33, BT-42 | Brabham-Alfa BT45, BT46, BT49 | Cooper-Maserati T86 | Ensign N177, N190MN | Ferrari 312, 312B, B2, B3, 312T, 312T2, 312T3, 312T4, 312T5 | Fittipaldi FD04, FA5, F7, F5A | Hesketh 308 | Hill GH1, GH2 | Honda RA273, RA300 | Ligier JS5, JS7 Matra, JS9 Matra, JS11, JS19 Matra | Lotus 49, 72, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 91 | March 701, 711, 721X, 741, 751, 761, 771 | Matra MS10, MS120 | McLaren M7A, M14, M19, M23, M26, M28, M29, MP4/1| Parnelli VPJ4 | Penske PC1, PC3, PC4 | Shadow DN1, DN3, DN5, DN8, DN9, DN11 | Surtees TS5, TS7, TS9, TS14, TS16, TS19, TS20 | Theodore | Tyrrell 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 010, 011, P34 | Williams FX3, IR, FW04, FW06, FW07, 07B, 07C, FW08, 08C | Wolf WR1-4
Race Group 8
1972-1980 IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT – FIA Grp. 4
BMW 3.0/3.5 CSL, 320i, M1 | Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, L88, Greenwood Corvette | Dekon Monza | Datsun 240Z, 280Z | Ferrari 365GTB/4, 512 BBLM | Ford Mustang, Capri | Inaltera GT | Lancia Beta Montecarlo | Porsche 911S, 914/6, Carrera RS, Carrera RSR, 934, 935 | Toyota Celica | Triumph TR8
Race Group 9
1981-2013 Historic Nascar Stock Cars
Historically significant Stock cars raced in NASCAR (Must present in-period race livery)
Race Group 10
1994-2019 ALMS, IMSA, LeMans Endurance Cars
Prototype
Audi R8R | Alpine A460 | BMW V12-LMR | Courage C34, C36, C41, C50, C5 | Nissan C55, C60 | Ferrari 333SP | Lola T90/10 | T98-Judd | B06/10 | Kremer-Lola | Ford | Mercedes CLK-LM, CLR | Panoz LMP | Pescarolo | Riley-Scott Ford MkIII | Porsche 911 GT1 | Zytech LMP
GT
Aston Martin DBR9 | Audi R8C | Corvette C5-R, C6-R, C-7R, Callaway Corvette | Ferrari F40 GTE, 550 Maranello, 360GT 430GT, 488GTE, 458 Italia | Ford GT, GT-R | McLaren F1 GTR | Oreca 05 | Nissan | Panoz Esperante-Elan | Porsche 911 GT2, GT3 993, 996, 997 | Saleen S7 | Chrysler Viper GTSR | Marcos 600LM
Race Group 11
Bob Riley Tribute
1967-2017 Trans Am, IMSA, Grand Am, ALMS
Cars constructed with influence of Bob Riley/Riley Technologies
Kar Kraft MKIV GT-40 | Later Greenwood Corvettes | Roush Chassis # 1-16 | Protofab Camaro Corvette | Riley & Scott, T/A Camaro, Mustang, Dodge, MKIII, MKIIIC | Riley Technologies Daytona Prototype, GS, Viper, LMP3, Intrepid GTP
Special Exhibition Group
1907 – 1920 Pre War “Ragtime Racers”
Alco | Alfa Romeo | Benz | Buick | Bugatti | Duesenberg | Fiat | Ford Hispano-Suiza | Isotta-Fraschini | Lancia | Marmon | Mercedes | Mercer | National | Packard | Peugeot | Renault | Stutz
The Velocity Invitational was organized to promote and sanction Vintage and Historic races for the fans and the caretakers of motorsports history. The overall premise is to maintain the originality of the cars as closely as is humanly possible. At the same time keeping safety at the forefront, modifications will be and are necessary to compete. The spirit, history, and intent of the original constructor will always take precedence.
We have reviewed other vintage and historic organizations rules and regulations. In the interest of consistency in rules and to maintain cost containment in your racing budget, the following rules are readily accepted by most organizations in the US.
Velocity Invitational Policy
It is our policy for cars to be restored to and/or maintained in the configuration as they raced in the year of manufacture, or the period in its history in which it raced. Structural and non-performance safety modifications are permitted and encouraged as long as the modifications do not alter the visual appearance and intent of the original manufacture or original period specifications. Current FIA and SCCA safety standards apply. Modifications that increase performance or handling to later or contemporary standards are not permitted.
Driver Standards and Expectations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: To participate in Velocity Invitational events, drivers must meet the following essential criteria:
- Completion of at least three prior races
- Thorough knowledge of the rules
- Comprehensive understanding of flags and flagging station locations
- Commitment to responsible and sportsmanlike conduct
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accepted drivers will receive regular updates and are expected to:
- Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct
- Adhere to all rules and regulations
- Respect the authority of race officials
- Be accountable for their actions on the track
- Report to black flag station when you come off track
DRIVER CONDUCT AND EVALUATION:
Driver behavior and performance will be under constant scrutiny throughout the event. Evaluation methods include:
- Corner worker reports
- Firsthand observations from race officials
- In-car camera footage (when available)
- Consultation with the Technical Steward
INCIDENT REVIEW DECISION PROCESS:
Any incidents will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. The following steps may be taken:
- Review of corner worker reports and any available in-car camera footage
- Consultation with the Technical Steward for a detailed report
- Immediate review of the incident report (if contact occurred)
- Convening of the Velocity Team as needed
- Determination of the outcome and immediate notification of offenders
- Completion of a report by the Technical Steward for any errant driver
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:
The following disciplinary measures may be imposed:
- Immediate exclusion from the event and reporting to the Vintage Motorsports Council for careless driving resulting in contact.
- Potential continuation after mechanical or other contact, depending on damage and the ability to repair. Re-tech inspection is mandatory before resuming.
- Exclusion for the remainder of the day for errant drivers, with a determination by Technical Stewards regarding continued participation in the event.
- Internal probation and reporting to the VMC by the Velocity Invitational Team.
- Reporting of any warnings to the VMC.
- Counseling by the Technical Steward based on driver attitude and actions.
- Mandatory one-on-one with the Technical Steward for drivers on probation or with a warning.
IN-CAR CAMERAS:
The installation of in-car cameras and the provision of footage to Technical Stewards upon request is strongly recommended.
Driver Safety Information
UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS DRIVING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Drive safely without incident. Your driver wristband can and will be revoked. You may be asked to leave the premises.
OFFICIAL RACE CONTROL:
Race control is through the Velocity Invitational Officials. It is imperative you comply with their instructions. Pit to car radio communication is highly recommended. Velocity Invitational Officials will rule on all racecourse conduct infractions. A forward-facing camera is highly recommended. Footage from cars involved in an incident, as well as those witnessing incidents may be summoned by the Velocity Invitational Officials for review in adjudicating an incident.
OFFICIAL RACE LAPS:
The Velocity Invitational Officials may modify it at any time due to time/track restrictions.
PACE LAP:
In the case of a delay in leaving the grid due to late arrival or mechanical issue or loss of position on racecourse due to late arrival or mechanical issue, do not attempt to regain your original grid position during the pace lap. You may improve position only after the green flag is displayed by Starter.
COOL-DOWN LAP: The cool-down lap is considered to be under racing conditions. Do not remove gloves, belts, helmets, et
SAFETY CAR:
If the safety car enters the circuit, slow down and follow in single file. Do not change position and do not pass the safety car unless waved by.
NO PASSING, a safety car may be in use. NOTE: PASSING UNDER ANY YELLOW FLAG WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
PASSING:
The responsibility for a clean pass rests with both drivers. It is the responsibility of the passer to make a clean pass and responsibility of the passee to maintain a predictable line.
RACE START TIME:
The Race Clock begins at the first attempt at a green flag from the start stand.
GRID: All cars should enter the track from the the Pre Grid area known as Velocity Lane. The Grid is located along the back of the main grandstands (marked clearly on the course below.) The grid will be closed at the 5-minute warning. Any cars arriving after the 5-minute warning will start at the back of the field. Please be at the grid in plenty of time for your session. If you do not make the grid, proceed to the center pit lane entrance next to Media center.
TRACK ENTRANCE:
For all sessions, cars will go through Velocity Lane and exit at the north end gate towards Turn 1.
LATE TRACK ENTRY:
If you are late to your session and the grid has been closed, proceed to the center pit lane entrance next to Media center.
TRACK EXIT:
All vehicles will exit at driver’s left before Turn 11.
PIT IN/OUT MARKER:
Pit In and Out is marked with cones and signage, indicating where Pit Stop Timing begins and ends.
PIT LANE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
All persons on Pit Lane must be at least 18 years old and have proper credentials.
RACE RESULTS:
Results will be available shortly after each session on the event website. There will be QR codes posted throughout the event for quick access as well.
SCRUBBING OF TIRES:
Scrubbing of tires is only allowed on Race Surface and behind the Pace Car. Scrubbing of tires is NOT allowed in any portion of the Pit Lane, Paddock, or False Grid areas.
INCIDENTS:
IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT that causes any damage, report to Black Flag immediately, all sessions except for Race Sessions. IF YOU DO NOT REPORT TO Black Flag YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WILL BE SUSPENDED. Drivers making contact with anyone, or anything must report to Black Flag immediately following the end of your session and may not return to the track until cleared to do so. IF YOU GO OFF COURSE OR SPIN, AND CAN CONTINUE, do not rejoin the field until instructed to do so BY A CORNER WORKER. If no Corner Worker is present, you may rejoin only when there is an interval in the field such that if you should stall, your position can be clearly seen from a distance by oncoming cars. When in doubt, WAIT! If you are unable to continue, please remain safely buckled inside the car unless directed otherwise by a course worker. The obvious exception to this rule being the presence of fire. If you go FOUR WHEELS OFF OR SPIN during a practice or qualifying session, you must come into the pit lane and REPORT TO THE BLACK FLAG STATION. Failure to do so will result in a black flag.
Paddock Procedures
QUALIFYING AND GRID POSITIONS: All Qualifying Group sessions will be timed, and all times will contribute to subsequent grid. The Velocity Invitational Officials may modify grid positions for safety reasons.
REFUELING PROCEDURES:
Refueling is NOT allowed underneath the tented areas.
All fuel must be stored in designated fuel storage areas. This will be located by the Sunoco Fuel Station.
There is a Sunoco Fuel Station located at the entrance of the paddock. There will be a Fuel Attendant on site to assist.
The following grades of fuel are available to purchase:
Unleaded: 91, 96, 100
Leaded: 112, 114, 116
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS:
Pit Bikes, Golf Carts, Scooters, etc. are limited to competitor pit areas in the paddock. Under no circumstances are those vehicles allowed on the main road surrounding the raceway, parking lots, hospitality or camping areas. Competitors and spectators violating this policy may be asked to leave the Facility.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL:
Participant shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Material to be used, stored, or generated on, or transported to and from the Premises or Facility during the Term. “Hazardous Material” shall mean, without limitation, those substances included within the definitions of “hazardous substances”, “hazardous materials”, “toxic substances”, or “solid waste” in any applicable state or federal environmental law.
Driver Safety Equipment
There is a ZERO tolerance for expired safety equipment for Driver or car. Please be sure your safety equipment is up to date. If there is a question, please contact the Velocity Invitational Officials for any clarification.
HELMETS:
It is required that all Drivers wear an (SA) rated racing helmet of SA2015 or FIA 8860-2010 certification. Full-face helmets are strongly recommended. M-rated (motorcycle) helmets are NOT permitted.
HANS DEVICE:
HANS and other FIA-approved head restraints can help prevent injury in catastrophic incidents where impact is very high and at a front angle. We highly recommend their use and the correct installation. It is the decision and responsibility of the individual participant to use or not use a device of choice.
DRIVING SUIT:
Mandatory Driving Suit of fire-retardant material, (FIA or SFI approved) Nomex or FIA 8856-2000 or equivalent. Underwear and socks of fire-retardant material is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
GLOVES & SHOES:
SFI 3.3 or FIA 8856-2000 gloves and shoes are required.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
All cars must be equipped with a dry chemical type fire extinguisher (minimum 2-1/2 lb.) securely fastened and readily accessible in the cockpit. The driver is responsible for up-to-date certification.
SEATBELTS:
FIA or SFI Approved, with metal-to-metal fasteners are required in all cars. Seatbelts are to be competition type, of nylon webbing. Mounting must be to a frame member or through the floor pan to load distribution plates. Y-type shoulder straps are not allowed.
Tire Rules
Tires used should approximate as closely as possible, as regards to the width, external diameter, appearance and tread pattern, those fitted on the car in the relevant period. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ascertain with the tire manufacturer the suitability of their tires for his particular use.
Velocity Invitational Officials will be checking tires on the pre-grid.
Race Group 1: 1927-1941 Pre-War Racing & Sports Touring Cars
Racing cars: Bias-Ply, Molded-tread Vintage racing Tires hard compound. Dunlop Vintage range R5 tread, 204 compound
Sporting cars: Molded-tread tires suitable for Vintage Racing.
Race Group 2: 1956-1962 Production & GT Cars
Bias-Ply, Molded-tread Vintage racing Tires hard compound. Dunlop L Series 204 compound, Goodyear Vintage Blue Streaks G-7, Hoosier Vintage TD
Avon CR6ZZ not allowed
Race Group 3: 1956 – 1961 Sports Racing Cars
Bias-Ply, Molded tread suitable for Vintage racing, hard compound. Blockley, Dunlop Vintage L Series 204 compound, CR48, CR65, Goodyear Vintage Blue Streaks G-7.
Race Group 4: 1957-1963 Formula Junior
Dunlop Vintage L, tread CR48, CR65
Race Group 5: 1963-1969 Production Sports Cars
Bias-Ply, Molded tread Racing tires, Goodyear Blue Streak, Hoosier, Dunlop, Avon (Avon CR6ZZ not allowed)
Race Group 6: 1963-1972 FIA Manufacturers Championship, SCCA Sports Racers
Hand grooved Slicks to an approved tread pattern (Goodyear G12, Dunlop CR65, CR82) allowed.
Race Group 7: 1966-1985 Formula 1
Historic F-1 Cars
Slicks
Race Group 8: 1972 – 1980 IMSA GT, GTX, AAGT, FIA Grp. 4
Slicks (Bias-Ply,) Wheel Restrictions:**16-inch diam max
Race Group 9: 1981-2013 Historic Nascar Stock Cars
Goodyear, Hoosier
Race Group 10: 1994-2019 ALMS, IMSA, LeMans Endurance Cars
Slick racing tire – manufacturer open
Race Group 11: 1967-2017 Bob Riley Tribute Trans Am, IMSA, Grand Am, ALMS
Goodyear, Avon manufacturer open
Official Racing Flag Designations and Usage
Green
The appearance signals a clear course and indicates the immediate start or restart of a race.
White
Signals that a slow moving Competitor or Emergency Vehicle is on the course. Reduce speed and pass with care.
Yellow w/Red Stripes
Signals slippery track surface, or debris on the track surface. Exercise caution
Yellow
Single Stationary Yellow: Slow down, no passing.
Single Waving Yellow: Immediate danger, slow down, no passing.
Double Yellows: Slow down, no passing. The entire course is under Yellow conditions. Prepare for a safety car to enter the course. Racing may commence after passing an incident and the next manned station is in view with no flag displayed.
Black
Closed Flag (furled): Signals “Warning” when pointed at a participant from the starter’s stand. Do not continue your action.
Open Flag (unfurled): Displayed with car number, participant must go immediately to the Black Flag Station in the pits.
Displayed At All Stations (black flag all): All Competitors Stop Racing. The session has been suspended. Proceed directly to the Pits. Do not take another lap.
Safety Car
All competitors must slow and keep pace with the safety car. No car shall pass the Safety Car unless directed by the Safety Car to do so. The Safety Car slows the field for safety and provides controlled restarts. The Safety Car will enter the course with lights flashing. Lights off indicates the intention of a restart from start/finish. Safety car will turn off flashing lights when 1 lap left to go green.
Black w/Orange Ball
The “Meatball” flag is shown beside a board with the involved car’s number. That car must proceed at a reduced rate to the Black Flag station. Do not take another lap. Something is mechanically wrong with your car
Red
Extreme Danger. Stop racing. Come to a controlled stop as quickly as possible to edge of track, within the driver’s line of sight of a flag station. Proceed cautiously to the pits only upon indication from a corner worker.
Blue w/Yellow Stripe
Check your mirrors. Hold the line, another competitor is following closely or is trying to overtake.
Checkered
Notifies the race or practice session is finished. Quit racing, cool your car down and return to the pits at the next opportunity.
Tentative Race Schedule
TBD
Advanced provisional schedules are subject to change. The OFFICIAL SCHEDULE is included in an email or at Registration. Do not use a schedule copied off the internet; it may not be the latest version. Velocity Invitational Officials may alter the program and schedule in order to balance the competition and to ensure participant safety. The event will continue in inclement weather but may be modified or shortened.
DRIVER’S MEETINGS: DRIVER’S MEETINGS ARE MANDATORY. Drivers who miss the meeting must see the Velocity Invitational Officials before they can go on-track. Attendance will be taken at all Driver’s Meeting. Any registered driver not in attendance will be noted. The Driver’s Meeting will be on Thursday at 5:15pm. An additional meeting will be held Friday at 8:00am for those who were unable to attend Thursday’s event. DRIVERS WILL BE PERSONALLY REQUIRED TO SIGN IN AT THE DRIVER’S MEETING.
TECHNICAL INSPECTION: All cars must be inspected prior to going on-track starting Thursday. This inspection will be conducted by the Velocity Invitational Officials. The Tech Sheet must be completed and signed by the person doing the inspection. The Car Number assigned on the Tech Sheet is the correct number. A Tech Sticker will be given once tech has been cleared.
Waivers
All Drivers are required to sign all event waivers to be considered eligible to compete at the 2025 Velocity Invitational.
Waivers can be reviewed and digitally signed at:
https://velocityinvitational.speedwaiver.com
Digitally signing these waivers before Registration will expedite the registration process. Physical copies will be available for signature on site if needed.
Please contact drivers@velocityinvitational.com with any questions.
Camping
Make it a memorable weekend at Sonoma Raceway’s scenic campgrounds! Sites at our Turn 7, 8 and 9 campgrounds are available for purchase via our ticketing portal. Please go to our website for further information: Camping and Lodging
Hotel Information
Marin County
Best Western PLUS, Novato Oaks Inn
215 Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA, 94949
(800) 625 7466
Best Western PLUS, Corte Madera Inn
56 Madera Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94928
(800) 777 9670
Courtyard Novato Marin Sonoma
(415) 883 8950
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-9222
Sonoma County
Oxford Suites
67 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707.584.0333
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, California 95476
(707) 938 9000
The Lodge at Sonoma
1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads, Sonoma, California 95476 USA
(707) 935 6600
Napa Valley
Springhill Suites by Marriott
101 Gateway Road East, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 251 4060
Solano County
Hampton Inn Discovery Kingdom Napa Gateway
1596 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 544 9655
Golf Cart Rental Information
Please contact Event Services Plus to reserve your golf cart for the 2025 event by May 17.
(707) 303-7224
Office Hours: M-F 8am-4pm
info@esprentals.net