April 26 · Sonoma Raceway

SILICON VALLEY
GRAND PRIX

20 founders race to crown the fastest startup in SF.

17

Days

23

Hours

49

Min

25

Sec

About

Who is the fastest founder in SF? On April 26th we will find out. 20 founders hit the Sonoma Valley race track and demonstrate competence at breakneck speeds. Who will be crowned “The Fastest Founder” in San Francisco?

Eligible

Founders & co-founders
Based in the Bay Area
Ready to race

Not Eligible

VCs & investors
Non-founding employees
Spectators & plus-ones

Race Day

Drivers are split into two groups. Each group runs every session.

Pre-Race
1:00 PM
Registration

Check in, get fitted with gear, meet your group.

1:15 PM
Drivers Briefing

Track overview, rules, and kart walkthrough.

On Track
1:45 PM
Lead-Follow

Follow a pace kart to learn the racing line. Both groups run back-to-back.

2:15 PM
Practice

Open laps. Find your rhythm and push the limits before it counts.

2:45 PM
Qualifying

Timed laps. Your fastest lap sets your position for the shootout.

3:15 PM
Shootout

Two timed rounds. Fastest lap across both takes the win.

Post-Race
3:35 PM
Podium

Award celebration. Winner takes home a bottle of Sonoma wine.

4:00 PM
Close

Safety

All drivers are provided with helmets and race suits. The track is staffed with professional flaggers and turn marshals. A full safety briefing is conducted before any on-track activity.

Sonoma Raceway karting circuit layout

Sonoma Raceway Karting Center

Located within the grounds of the world-famous Sonoma Raceway, the karting center features a purpose-built outdoor circuit with multiple configurations. The track sits in the hills of Sonoma Valley with elevation changes that create a challenging and technical driving experience.

Drivers will compete on the sprint configuration using Tony Kart VIPER karts with electronic lap timing. The circuit features tight hairpins, fast sweepers, and elevation changes that reward precision over raw speed.

Sonoma Raceway

29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476

Date

Saturday, April 26, 2026

Time

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM