MINI-NATS

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This is our largest annual event.  The National Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) has a national event every year, usually on the other side of the country.  We are a region of SAAC so we have our Mini-Nationals every year at the beginning of August.  This is a two and sometimes three-day event at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma CA.   There is a car show, vendors selling products in addition to the day event of open track driving.  Another world class track to enjoy whether you are driving or hanging out to socialize.

 

Event Details

• Saturday and Sunday Open Track:

  • Early Bird Pricing until August 1st:

    • Half Day $220 per car/per run group

    • One Day $400 per car/per run group

    • Two Day $700 per car/per run group

  • Pricing after August 1st:

    • Half Day $220 per car/per run group

    • One Day $425 per car/per run group

    • Two Day $750 per car/per run group

• Saturday and Sunday Parade Laps $20 per car

• Saturday Banquet at Embassy Suites venue $55 per person

• Saturday Autocross $75 per car

• Sunday Cars and Coffee Free, No registration required

• Weekend Garage Space $200 (2-car tandem)

• Merchandise available for pre-order until August 1, 2023. All merchandise must be picked up at Mini-Nats 2023. Limited quantity available on-site.

Other Details

• Accommodations available at Embassy Suites

• Camping at the track in the paddock is allowed on Friday and Saturday night for registered participants.

• Event Schedule: Coming Soon

• Sonoma Paddock Map: Coming Soon

• Registration closes August 23rd

• No refunds for cancelations received within 14 days of the start of the event. Cancelations prior to the cutoff date will be issued less 5% processing fee. This event will take place rain or shine!

 

Event requirements

• Sound Limit: 103dB. Mufflers required on all cars.

• Open wheels vehicles are not allowed.

• Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

• Drivers under 18 must contact the registrar for approval and required minor waiver.

• All cars must display a car number. 1, 2 or 3-digit numbers only (no alphabetic or other characters).

• All drivers and passengers must comply with the NorCal SAAC Open Track Rules.

• All drivers and passengers must provide emergency medical information.

• All drivers and passengers must sign a Release of Liability Waiver.

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Car Numbers

All cars must display a car number. 1, 2 or 3-digit numbers only (no alphabetic or other characters). The digits must be at least 10 inches high with a 1 inch wide stroke and be in a strongly contrasting color to the color of the car. Shoe polish on the windows will not be permitted. This number must be displayed on the car at all times while on the track. It must be displayed on both sides at a minimum. An additional location on the hood is recommended.

Tech Inspection

Car preparation and technical inspection are the responsibility of the participant. During the registration process, all drivers must affirm that their cars have been inspected and prepared for the event. OTEC officials may inspect cars, at their sole discretion, at an event and any car judged to fail the inspection will not be allowed on the track. All cars participating must present a completed and signed copy of the Tech Form.

Protective Clothing

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Drivers and passengers are required to have the following attire:

• Fireproof Gloves

• Long-sleeve cotton shirt

• Full-length pants

• Non-melting shoes

• Helmet with a SNELL rating of SA2015, M2015 and newer. No DOT only helmets.

• Read more here: Safety Requirements

Open Track Run Groups

Yellow

• Novice: Limited track experience. Controlled passing zones.

• No special equipment required except for convertibles*

Red

• Intermediate: Driver knows how to drive the line. Driver can observe corner workers and obey flag signals. Additional passing zones granted.

• No special equipment required except for convertibles*

Purple

• Intermediate-Advanced: Driver is comfortable with traffic. Car/Driver speeds are faster. Additional passing zones granted.

• No special equipment required except for convertibles*

Green

• Advanced-Expert: Car/Driver combination is significantly faster.

• No special equipment required except for convertibles *Suggested 4-Point racing style harness

*Convertibles require roll bar or factory installed rollover protection. Cobras with 3-point bars OK, no passengers allowed.

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Registratoion is LIVE at the link below