MIATA REUNION

HPDE TRACK DAYS

TWO DAYS OF TRACK TIME
FOR ALL DRIVER EXPERIENCE LEVELS!

SCROLL DOWN FOR DRIVER EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS,

RULES & REGULATIONS AND TECH INFORMATION

$340 PER DRIVER PER DAY*

**(*Price includes General Admission AND a free Miata Reunion Event T-shirt)**

WE WILL BE RUNNING THE SONOMA FULL ROAD COURSE

FIVE run groups both Saturday and Sunday from Experienced to Novice
FIVE sessions each group
Instructors are PROVIDED and Mandatory for all E group (novice) drivers.
This is NOT a race event! Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable event for ALL drivers, whatever their level of experience.

TRACK DAY RULES AND REGULATIONS

We take your safety seriously.

WHAT TO DO CHECKLIST

BEFORE REGISTERING

Read the Experience Requirements to make sure you sign up for the correct group.

Note: If the run group that matches your experience level is full when you go to register, contact us to be added to the waiting list for that run group. In the interest of everyone’s safety do not just sign up for a group that is beyond your experience level.

Being in the correct run group is not only safer for you and those around you, it is considerate to the other drivers in your group.

Any drivers identified as having intentionally placed themselves in the wrong group will be pulled from the track with no refund.

Read the Technical Requirements section which includes our Rules & Regulations and Tech Form to make certain your car has the necessary safety items including an approved roll bar.

All drivers are required to complete a full safety (tech) inspection of your car prior to the event. Bring your completed and signed Tech Form/Waiver when you check in.

No completed Tech Form/Waiver, no driver wristband!

Have all your required information ready, including:

Emergency contact info: name, relationship, telephone number
Your car number (number to be displayed on your car to identify you — see Miata Reunion Rules and Regulations for specifications.)
Verifiable number of track days completed in the past two years. (“Verifiable” means you can provide the track-day organization you ran with, the date and the track. Autocross and parade laps do NOT count as track days).
Have all your info gathered and ready. We’ve provided a sample registration form link below so you can see exactly what it looks like, and make sure you’re ready. It will take you through all the fields, and when you fill it out correctly you will receive a confirmation email. This is only a SAMPLE form for you to practice and is not actual registration. Payment will be accepted by credit card during actual live registration starting May 27th.

AFTER REGISTERING

We strongly encourage you to book your hotel room ASAP. Tent and RV camping are also available at the track. Event Hotel and Camping info here.

Are you caravanning with a group? There will be groups who want to caravan together forming from all over North America, including from Canada. There are also a large number of local area Miata Clubs and enthusiast groups you can connect and network with (see Supporting Clubs & Enthusiast Groups links on the Home Page.)

Check out our Facebook, Instagram and Miata.net to find new friends.

If at all possible, we strongly encourage new drivers to get some seat time at Sonoma Raceway with TrackMasters Racing at one of their many events there prior to the Reunion so you can learn the track. We’ve worked with TrackMasters for over a decade and they will be managing the HPDE portion of the event for us.

Make sure you know the rules and regulations, and know your flags. Review Miata Reunion Rules and Regulations ahead of the event to learn your flags in advance so you can focus on driving your car and learning the track line.

AT THE EVENT

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND getting checked in at the Miata Reunion Early Check-in at the Event Hotel on Friday, 1 November, from 3pm to 8:00pm. That way you’ll be ready to go bright and early Saturday morning. Your Miata Reunion event wristband means no waiting at the gate on Saturday morning to sign waivers, and you’ll be able to focus on prepping your car and attending the MANDATORY 7:30am drivers meeting.

Event Central will be open in the Media Center building all day Saturday and Sunday (see Event Schedule for specific hours.)

There is a MANDATORY “ALL DRIVERS” meeting on both Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:30am. E Group drivers have mandatory classroom sessions immediately following the drivers meeting, and after each E Group track session. (See Track Schedule below.)

During the weekend follow the Main Event Schedule and Miata Reunion Track Schedule and you can’t go wrong.

For everyone’s safety we require you to complete a full safety inspection of your car prior to the event. Bring your completed and signed Tech Form/Waiver to check-in at Event Central.

DRIVER EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A - Expert

This group is comprised of current or former licensed race drivers or extremely experienced non-racers with a minimum of 20+ track days in the past 2 years, driving highly-prepared track-specific cars. These are essentially the fastest cars and most experienced drivers at the event. Open passing is allowed, but passing in corners, stealing apexes, and aggressive driving is frowned upon. Courtesy point-by hand signals are strongly recommended, and we prefer to see passes made before the turn-in point of a corner. The key here is track experience, awareness, predictability and no surprises.

B - Advanced

This group is similar to A Group but is not as focused on current or former licensed racers. 'B' drivers will have done a minimum of 10+ events in the past 2 years, and have the experience and track-awareness to pass and be passed with open passing rules. This group also consists of race and highly track-prepared track cars, but could also include highly prepared street legal cars that are driven to the event. As with A Group, there is no passing in corners, stealing apexes, or aggressive driving, and courtesy point-by hand signals are strongly recommended to enhance everyone's safety. Once again, the key here is track experience, awareness, and predictability.

C - Upper Intermediate

Drivers in this group must have the skills and track experience to safely share the track with other cars of varying speeds and capabilities. The vehicles in this group could be highly prepared street cars or fully track prepared cars arriving on a trailer. C drivers are required to have a minimum of 4+ verifiable track days under their belt in the past 2 years. ("Verifiable" means you can provide the legitimate track-day organization you ran with, the date and track. Autocross and parade laps do NOT count as “track days”). ALL passing in this group is controlled by the vehicle being overtaken, and also requires a mandatory point-by hand signal. Passing is not allowed unless the car being overtaken has authorized the pass with a hand signal. Passing in corners, stealing apexes, or aggressive driving are not allowed.

D - LOWEr Intermediate

Drivers in this group will typically have recently graduated from the novice group, but do not yet have enough track experience to run in C Group. The vehicles in this group could be high performance street or fully track prepared, and D drivers are required to have a minimum of 2+ verifiable track days in the past 2 years. ("Verifiable" means you can provide the legitimate track-day organization you ran with, the date and the track. Autocross and parade laps do NOT count as "track days"). All passing in this group is controlled by the vehicle being overtaken, and only with mandatory point-by hand signal, and passing is restricted to designated straightaways as described in the drivers meeting and shown on the track map. Passing is not allowed unless the car being overtaken has authorized the pass with a hand signal. As always, there is no passing in corners, stealing apexes, or aggressive driving.

E - NOVICE

This group typically consists of first-time drivers and/or drivers with 2 or fewer track days experience in the past 2 years, and no experience driving at Sonoma Raceway. In the interest of everyone’s safety, we require first-time drivers to have an assigned instructor, to include riding along in the car, and will also have mandatory classroom/download sessions. (E Group instruction is free, included in your Track Days entry fee). All passing in this group is controlled by the vehicle being overtaken by way of mandatory point-by hand signals, and passing is restricted to designated straight sections of track described in the drivers meeting and shown on the Track Hot Laps map. Passing is not allowed unless the car being overtaken has authorized the pass with the mandatory hand signal. As above, there is no passing in corners, stealing apexes, or aggressive driving.

CANCELLATION POLICY

FULL REFUND: On or before September 1st

50% REFUND: On or before October 1st

NO REFUND: After October 1st

TRACK DAY
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

DOWNLOAD/PRINT TECH INSPECTION FORM

HPDE Track Day FAQS

What run group should I sign up for?

Please see our Driver Experience Requirements for detailed group descriptions and experience requirements. As courtesy to other drivers and for everyone’s safety do not sign up for a faster run group than you are qualified for. This is unsafe and may result in you being removed from the track.

Can I change run groups?

All groups will likely sell out quickly as in previous years, making it difficult or impossible to move anyone from group to group at the event. However there may be some special situations:
Prior to the event: You can find another driver to change spots with, as long as that driver is qualified for your run group. Contact us at [email protected] to make the necessary changes in the system.
At the event: Please see the team at Event Central to make this official for everyone’s safety. Don’t just show up in the wrong group. Due to the high level of activity at the event, we may not be able to make changes to run groups in time for the next session.

What if I signed up for the wrong run group?

If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable in your run group, please see the team at Event Central and we’ll do our best to help you. Don’t just show up in a different run group. Due to the high level of activity at the event, we may not be able to make changes to run groups in time for the next session.

It is your responsibility to accurately assess your experience level before registration opens. If it becomes apparent on track that you deliberately signed up for a group that is beyond your experience level, the event organizers reserve the right pull you from the group due to safety concerns. As it is highly unlikely there will be room in a different group you will not be eligible for a refund.

I signed up for the HPDE Track Days but I can't make it. Do I get a refund?

Please see our Cancellation Policy with cutoff dates in red above.

Can I sell my seat for the hot laps?

Yes. You are welcome to transfer your registration to someone else. To make it official you’ll need to contact us either well in advance (preferable) or at Event Central to make the changes in our system. It is your responsibility to ensure the new driver has the required experience to take your spot. If this change ends up presenting a safety issue (for example a novice driver taking a group B spot), we reserve the right to deny track access.

Will my roll bar be allowed?

Please see the Required Rollover Protection section in Miata Reunion Rules and Regulations. Contact us directly if you have any questions.

Can I have a passenger with me?

Yes. For track sessions, all passengers must wear an approved helmet, with the car equipped with appropriate safety restraints. Factory seat belts are OK, but ideally real track restraint systems. Novices must get approval from their instructor before taking passengers.

Minimum age for ride-alongs is 16.

For Parade Laps, no helmets are required, however passengers must wear seat belts. Safety is paramount, so the same rules apply as for driving on the street or highway.

Can I run my Fiat 124 Spider?

YES! We welcome the Miata’s Italian cousin to join us on track.

Can I run my Exocet/Catfish/engine swapped Miata in the hot laps?

Yes. Miata-based kit cars and engine swaps are welcome as they depend on the use of parts that actually came from a Miata.

Are there attire requirements for going on track?

Yes. Per our Miata Reunion Rules and Regulations, for your safety we require at a minimum closed toed shoes and long pants, with common-sense coverage “on top” (no tank tops or crop tops). Drivers in faster groups (A, B) are encouraged to wear approved fireproof race suits.

Can I fly my drone at Sonoma?

Sonoma Raceway is VERY strict about drones/UAS’s being flown on their property. As this is their private property, for both safety and legal reasons they reserve the right to confiscate any drone/UAS that does not have a contract or written permission from the track.

MIATA REUNION TRACK SCHEDULE

For everyone's safety "Point-by" rules are in effect, strongly recommended for A and B groups, and mandatory for C, D and E groups.
If there is a "black flag all" or incident that requires the track to be shut down, we will adjust the schedule accordingly.
Sonoma Raceway main gate opens at 6:30am on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

TIME	SESSIONS
7:30am	MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
8:00am	GROUP A	GROUP E CLASSROOM
8:20am	GROUP B
8:40am	GROUP C
9:00am	GROUP D
9:20am	GROUP E
9:40am	GROUP A	GROUP E CLASSROOM
10:00am	GROUP B
10:20am	GROUP C
10:40am	GROUP D
11:00am	GROUP E

TIME	SESSIONS
11:20am	GROUP A	GROUP E CLASSROOM
11:40am	GROUP B
12:00pm	GROUP C
12:20pm	GROUP D
12:40pm	GROUP E
1:00pm	LUNCH BREAK BOTH SAT & SUN (PARADE LAPS ON SATURDAY ONLY)
2:00pm	GROUP A	GROUP E CLASSROOM
2:18pm	GROUP B
2:36pm	GROUP C
2:54pm	GROUP D
3:12pm	GROUP E

TIME	SESSIONS
3:30pm	GROUP A	GROUP E CLASSROOM
3:48pm	GROUP B
4:06pm	GROUP C
4:24pm	GROUP D
4:42pm	GROUP E
5:00pm	CHECKER

OFFICAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS OF YOU ON TRACK IN YOUR MIATA

GotBlueMilk will be returning as our official event photographer for the weekend. These folks are among the top recognized motorsports photographers in the country and have years of experience. The GotBlueMilk team have been taking amazing photos here for years, and know all the best shooting spots intimately.

They will also be photographing Saturday Parade Laps, so if you’d like to arrange a souvenir photo of your car on track at the famous Sonoma Raceway make sure to stop by the GotBlueMilk trailer to get a free windshield number in advance to make it easier to identify your car when viewing the proofs to make your selection.

TRACK DAY DRIVERS click here or on the logo below for more info and for contact info to pre-book your package

TRACK DAY CAR RENTAL

Want to drive the Miata Reunion HPDE Track Days, but it’s either too far for you to tow, or you don’t have a track-ready car?

PROBLEM SOLVED!

The experienced folks at LESHER MOTORSPORTS have beautifully maintained, track-prepared cars available for rent. Contact them directly to get pricing info and to reserve a car — but do it soon, as cars will be snapped up quickly.