Porsche Track Days in California
A Porsche track day means time on a real circuit — usually a Porsche Club of America High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) event, sometimes a private lapping day from an organizer like PECLA or Chin Motorsports.
Run groups are color-coded by experience: green for first-timers (always with an instructor in the right seat), yellow / blue / red as you advance. You don't need a track-prepped car. A daily-driven 911 Carrera or 718 Cayman with fresh tires and brakes is plenty for a first event.
2 track days in California, hosted at Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma).
GGR DE4/TT4 at Sonoma Raceway
Fri, August 28, 2026
Sonoma, CA
Hosted by PCA-GGR Track
Special 3 Day Club Race and DE at Laguna Seca
Sat, August 1, 2026
CA
Hosted by PCA-GGR Track
Frequently asked questions
Where in California are Porsche track days usually held?
Sonoma Raceway. The list shifts as organizers schedule new dates.
Do I need to be a Porsche owner to attend track days in California?
For PCA-affiliated events you'll typically need to be driving a Porsche, and PCA membership may be required (membership is open to anyone). Independent track day providers (Chin Motorsports, Speed Ventures, etc.) accept most sports cars. Each event page links to the official registration where the rules are spelled out.
How often does this list update?
Weekly, sometimes more often. We pull from PCA region calendars, dealer event pages, track day providers, and owner submissions every week. New events typically appear within a day or two of being announced publicly.