The 2026 season may have concluded just a short time ago, but SRO America is already looking forward to what’s on the horizon in 2027. Sonoma Raceway will once again host the season opener from April 2-4, 2027, welcoming teams, drivers, manufacturers, and fans back to California’s wine country for the first battles of the new championship campaigns.
A fixture on the SRO America calendar for many years, Sonoma has become a familiar and increasingly popular destination for GT racing fans. With year-over-year attendance growth and a reputation for delivering wheel-to-wheel battles across series, the track provides an ideal setting to launch another season of intense competition.
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A Scenic Season Opener Setting
Few places offer the combination of speed and serenity quite like Sonoma Raceway does. Set among the rolling hills of Northern California, its elevation changes, tight technical sections and flowing corners make it a visual spectacle whether you’re watching trackside or experiencing it directly behind the wheel.
For GT World Challenge America powered by AWS in particular, Sonoma also represents the return to a venue that helped usher in a new era for the championship. In 2026, the season opener marked the debut of the series' new three-hour race format, delivering an immediate hit. The longer race brought a fresh strategic dimension to the competition, putting an added emphasis on teamwork and execution over the course of the event.
The success of that debut sets the stage for another compelling weekend in 2027, as teams will be eager to start the season on the right foot and capitalize on opportunities immediately.
Multiple Championships Across One Action-Packed Weekend
The GT World Challenge America season opener is just the beginning of the action. The weekend will feature a full slate of SRO America championships, bringing a diverse field of cars, drivers and racing styles to Sonoma Raceway.
GT World Challenge America powered by AWS will headline the weekend with its international GT3 machinery and manufacturer-backed competition. GT America powered by AWS will showcase single-driver sprint racing, while Pirelli GT4 America brings close, multi-driver battles featuring the next generation of GT racing talent alongside established competitors. TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing School highlights production-based touring car competition, adding another dimension to an already packed schedule, and Toyota GR Cup North America rounds out the lineup with thrilling single-make racing action.
Together, the championships deliver a weekend with something for everyone. With multiple classes and races throughout the event, fans can experience the breadth of SRO America's racing platform all in one place.
More Than a Race Weekend
Sonoma Raceway offers plenty of reasons to make the season opener a full weekend experience. Beyond the on-track action, the event offers a variety of activations, car corrals, fan zones, partner displays, and local vendors, bringing together a passionate community for three days of motorsports in one of California's most distinctive destinations.
Fans can make the most of their visit with general admission tickets, while camping options provide the opportunity to stay trackside and immerse themselves in the weekend atmosphere. The SRO Car Collective car corral offers another highlight, giving owners the chance to bring their vehicles and park alongside fellow fans who share their affinity for all things automotive.
The event is also a family-friendly way to introduce younger fans to the sport, with children 12 and under admitted free!
With Sonoma's popularity continuing to grow, the 2027 event promises to bring together an enthusiastic crowd ready to welcome the return of championship racing to wine country.
Start the Season in Sonoma
The countdown to the 2027 SRO America season is underway as we look forward to the beginning of another incredible year of action at Sonoma Raceway from April 2-4.
Tickets will offer fans the chance to experience the action firsthand, with general admission, camping and SRO Car Collective options available. Get your tickets now!