Trans Am
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Apr 13, 2026
America's Road Racing Series heads west to Sonoma Raceway for the JM Environmental Trans Am Doubleheader on April 24-26.
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The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series will both tackle the winding hills of Sonoma in a pair of races over the weekend, treating fans to an action-packed weekend of racing in Wine Country. They'll be joined by the historic machines of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association on the 12-turn, 2.52-mile circuit, the Hagerty Cars & Caffeine car show and more.
RACING AMERICA @ SONOMA
2026 Racing America @ Sonoma Schedule
Thursday, April 23
| Time | Session | Details |
| 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Registration | |
| 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | SVRA Load-in Continues | |
| 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | SVRA Tech Inspection | |
| 7:30 a.m. | SVRA Driver's Meeting - Media Center - 1st Floor | Mandatory |
| 8:05 a.m.-8:40 a.m. | Group A - 2 | Testing |
| 8:45 a.m.-9:20 a.m. | Group B - 1, 3, 4, 5b | Testing |
| 9:25 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Group C - 6, 10, 12 | Testing |
| 10:05 a.m.-10:40 a.m. | Group D - 5a, 7, 9, 11 | Testing |
| 10:45 a.m.-11:20 a.m. | Group E - 8 | Testing |
| 11:25 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | TA/GT | Optional Test 1 |
| 12:05 p.m.-12:40 p.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series | Optional Test 1 |
| 12:40 p.m.-1:40 p.m. | Lunch Break | |
| 1:40 p.m.-2:15 p.m. | Group A | Testing |
| 2:20 p.m.-2:55 p.m. | Group B | Testing |
| 3:00 p.m.-3:35 p.m. | Group C | Testing |
| 3:40 p.m.-4:15 p.m. | Group D | Testing |
| 4:20 p.m.-4:55 p.m. | Group E | Testing |
| 5:00 p.m.-5:35 p.m. | TA/GT | Optional Test 2 |
| 5:40 p.m.-6:15 p.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series | Optional Test 2 |
| 6:20 p.m. | Track Walk - Departs from Pit Out - Golf Carts Allowed | |
Friday, April 24
| Time | Session | Details |
| 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Registration | |
| 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | SVRA Tech Inspection | |
| 7:30 a.m. | SVRA Driver's Meeting - Media Center - 1st Floor | MANDATORY If you did not attend Thursday |
| 8:05 a.m.-8:30 a.m. | Group 2 | Practice |
| 8:35 a.m.-9:00 a.m. | Groups 6, 12a | Practice |
| 9:05 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | Groups 5a, 7, 9, 11a, 11b | Practice |
| 9:35 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | TA/GT | Practice |
| 10:10 a.m.-10:35 a.m. | Groups 8, 12b | Practice |
| 10:40 a.m.-11:05 a.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series | Practice |
| 11:10 a.m.-11:35 a.m. | Group 10 | Practice |
| 11:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Groups 1, 3, 4, 5b | Practice |
| 12:00 p.m. | Chapel Service - Trans Am Series Hauler | |
| 12:05 p.m.-1:05 p.m. | Lunch Break | |
| 1:05 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Group 2 | Qualifying |
| 1:35 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | Groups 6, 12a | Qualifying |
| 2:10 p.m.-2:35 p.m. | Groups 5a, 7, 9, 11a, 11b | Qualifying |
| 2:40 p.m.-3:15 p.m. | TA/GT | Qualifying |
| 3:25 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Groups 8, 12b | Qualifying |
| 3:55 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series | Qualifying |
| 4:40 p.m.-5:05 p.m. | Group 10 | Qualifying |
| 5:10 p.m.-5:35 p.m. | Groups 1, 3, 4, 5b | Qualifying |
Saturday, April 25
| Time | Session | Details |
| 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Registration | |
| 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | SVRA Tech Inspection | |
| 8:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m. | Group 2 | Sprint Race 1 |
| 8:40 a.m.-9:05 a.m. | Groups 5a, 7, 9, 11a, 11b (Split F4) | Sprint Race 1 |
| 9:10 a.m.-9:35 a.m. | Groups 6, 12a | Sprint Race 1 |
| 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | TA/GT (40 laps or 75 minutes) | Race 1 |
| 11:10 a.m.-11:35 a.m. | Groups 8, 12b | Sprint Race 1 |
| 11:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Group 10 (GT/HSCA) | Sprint Race 1 |
| 12:10 p.m.-12:35 p.m. | Groups 1, 3, 4, 5b | Sprint Race 1 |
| 12:20 p.m.-12:35 p.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series - False Grid | |
| 12:35 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break | Hagerty Cars and Caffeine Parade Laps |
| 12:40 p.m.-1:25 p.m. | Fan Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on Pit Lane | |
| 1:15 p.m. | Color Guard - 60 FSS/Honor Guard | |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series (40 laps or 75 minutes) | Race 1 |
| 3:00 p.m.-3:25 p.m. | Group 2 | Sprint Race 2 |
| 3:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m. | Groups 5a, 7, 9, 11a, 11b (Split F4) | Sprint Race 2 |
| 4:05 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | Groups 6, 12a | Sprint Race 2 |
| 4:40 p.m.-5:05 p.m. | Groups 8, 12b | Sprint Race 2 |
| 5:10 p.m.-5:35 p.m. | Group 10 (GT/HSCA) | Sprint Race 2 |
| 5:45 p.m.-6:10 p.m. | Groups 1, 3, 4, 5b | Sprint Race 2 |
Sunday, April 26
| Time | Session | Details |
| 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Registration | |
| 8:05 a.m.-8:30 a.m. | TA/GT | Practice |
| 8:35 a.m.-9:00 a.m. | 2 - Vintage Formula | Sprint Race 3 |
| 9:05 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | 6, 12a - Muscle Cars | Sprint Race 3 |
| 9:40 a.m.-10:05 a.m. | 5a, 7, 9, 11a, 11b - Historic Wings & Prototypes | (Split F4) Sprint Race 3 |
| 10:10 a.m.-10:35 a.m. | TA2 | Practice |
| 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | TA/TAC/GT (40 laps or 75 minutes) | Race 2 |
| 11:55 a.m.-12:10 p.m. | Grid Open for SVRA Groups 8 & 12b | |
| 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break - Track Touring | signup at events.racingamerica.com |
| 12:20 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Fan Walk SVRA Groups 8, 12b & Pre Race Ceremonies - Pit Lane | |
| 1:00 p.m.-1:25 p.m. | 8, 12b - Sedans & Sports Cars | Sprint Race 3 |
| 1:35 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | 10-GT & Historic Stock Cars | (10/HSC) Sprint Race 3 |
| 2:10 p.m.-3:25 p.m. | CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series (40 laps or 75 minutes) | Race 2 |
| 3:35 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | 1, 3, 4, 5b - Small Bore Production & Sports Racers | Sprint Race 3 |
| 4:05 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | Hoosier 2.5 Challenge | Sprint Race |
| 4:35 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | Historic Stock Car Association | Sprint Race |
