We've been running car/bike days for at least six or seven years now and they're a bunch of fun. Since we pioneered the concept and since it's still fairly unique, we do get a lot of questions as to how these events are run. Here are the most common:
1. Are cars and bikes on track together?
Cars and bikes are never on track at the same time (yes, some folks do wonder about that).
2. How does the schedule work?
It depends on the number of groups. If only three groups (2 bike, 1 car or vice versa), the schedule is the same as any other 3-group track day. When we have four groups (2 bike, 2 car), each group still gets 20 minute sessions but you'll get six sessions during the day instead of the typical seven so twenty fewer minutes of track time. Sometimes people will be turned off by this but they miss the whole point:
by sharing the financial burden with cars, we're able to offer riders more Sonoma dates - especially weekend dates - at prices that don't break the bank. Look at the
schedule for Sonoma and see how many Saturday track days are available during the Spring and Summer (or any day for that matter).
3. Do cars screw up the track for bikes?
Absolutely no more than bikes screw up the track for bikes. In other words, in all the car/bike days we've done over the years, we've found that cars don't drop any more oil or coolant than bikes do. On rare occasions a motor will blow or a car will overheat but if that happens, any time it takes to clean the track comes out of the car sessions. The car drivers are also very good about not dragging dirt onto the track and when/if they do, the track is cleaned before bikes go out. In fact, the cars tend to CLEAN the track up which is why we'll usually let cars go first when we're at Sonoma.
4. Is it possible to get a ride in a Ferrari?
YES! Well, only if someone brings a Ferrari and they are willing to give rides. The car guys are usually more than willing to show off their big-dollar toys so just sign the car passenger waiver at registration, get a wrist band, and go ask someone for a ride (bring your helmet). It's a different experience for sure. If you REALLY want to see some amazing driving, ask for a ride in a race-prepped Miata. Hard acceleration is essentially non-existent but the braking and turning Gs are extremely surprising. Bring some spare underwear.
Bottom line: Lots and lots of fun. If you have any more questions, send us an email. Hope to see you there.
--David
dem were the day huh Ernie 
Nothing like a superkart and a trans atlantic car making you feel all humble and stuff 
