Slip Happens — Sonoma Raceway
Wednesday Night Series · Sonoma Raceway
Slip Happens
Precision driving after dark.Where traction ends and skill begins.
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Time
5–10 PM
Location
Sonoma Paddock
Format
AutoX / Oversteer
Sound Limit
103 dB
Price
$175 / driver
Early Bird Discount available — expires 3 weeks before the event date, or once the event hits 60% capacity, whichever comes first.
Event Dates
Wednesday Series + Weekend AutoX add-ons
Wednesday Series
Mar 4 · Wed
Slip Happens
Sold Out
Apr 15 · Wed
Slip Happens
Sold Out
Jun 10 · Wed
Slip Happens
Event Ended
Weekend AutoX
Feb 28–Mar 1 · Sat/Sun
AutoX Weekend
Event Ended
May 8–10 · Fri–Sun
AutoX Weekend
Event Ended
Jun 6–7 · Sat/Sun
AutoX Weekend
Event Ended
Upcoming — Wednesday Series
Jul 1 · Wed · 5–10PM
Slip Happens
Aug 26 · Wed · 5–10PM
Slip Happens
Sep 2 · Wed · 5–10PM
Slip Happens
Sep 16 · Wed · 5–10PM
Slip Happens
Oct 14 · Wed · 5–10PM
Slip Happens
Nov 4 · Wed · 5–10PM
Slip Happens
Upcoming — Weekend AutoX Add-Ons
Sep 12–13 · Sat/Sun
AutoX Weekend
Nov 28–29 · Sat/Sun
AutoX Weekend
What Is Slip Happens

It's an Auto-X–style layout that allows controlled oversteer in designated areas — built around car control, rotation, and having fun in a safe environment. Runs Wednesday evenings, 5–10 PM, arrive anytime. Perfect for a mid-week reset, a post-work driving fix, or just laps with friends before the weekend.

Who It's For

  • First-time drivers building real car control
  • AutoX drivers wanting faster corner exits
  • Track day drivers improving rotation and balance
  • Experienced drivers refining throttle modulation
  • Anyone curious about the limit — safely

What It's Not

  • Not a drift competition
  • Not full-course drifting
  • Not unlimited smoke sessions
  • No full race drift cars

Why Slip Happens

  • Real speed comes from understanding what happens beyond grip
  • Fast drivers rotate the car — they don't just steer it
  • Confidence at the limit translates everywhere else
  • And let's be honest — slip happens

Wheel Storage Service

$15per wheel / month

Securely store your event wheels on-site at Sonoma Raceway. When you're ready for your next AutoX, Slip Happens, or track day, we'll mount and swap your tires and have everything event-ready. Arrive on your street tires, swap to your event set, and drive home comfortably — no loading wheels into your car, no last-minute stress.

  • $15 per wheel per month
  • 24–48 hours notice required for wheel pickup / prep
  • Mounting and tire installation available at an additional cost
  • Available for SpeedSF events at Sonoma Raceway only, at this time
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