April 26, 2026 · Sonoma Raceway

SILICON VALLEY
GRAND PRIX

You probably thought GP stood for general partner.
In 2026, it stands for Grand Prix.

Who Can Apply?

Who is the fastest founder in SF? On April 26th we'll find out, as 20 of Silicon Valley's freshest faces hit the Sonoma Raceway and demonstrate competence at breakneck speeds.

Equipped with Tony Kart VIPER karts topping out at 45 mph, founders will battle through qualifying laps and a final shootout. Their whole team is watching. Their investors are watching. And hopefully nobody breaks anything.

Eligible

✓Founders & co-founders

✓Based in the Bay Area

✓Ready to race

Not Eligible

✗VCs & investors

✗Non-founding employees

✗Spectators & plus-ones

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Where Is It?

Sonoma Raceway

29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476

Date

Saturday, April 26, 2026

Time

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Entry

Gate 1 → Lot 2 (2 min walk up the hill)

Cost

Free for accepted founders

Schedule

1:00 PMArrival — Registration & Equipment Sizing

1:15 PMDrivers Briefing & Kart Overview

1:45 PMGroup A — Lead-Follow

2:00 PMGroup B — Lead-Follow

2:15 PMGroup A — Practice

2:30 PMGroup B — Practice

2:45 PMGroup A — Qualifying (Timed)

3:00 PMGroup B — Qualifying (Timed)

3:15 PMShootout 1 (Timed)

3:30 PMShootout 2 (Timed)

3:35 PMPodium & Award Celebration

4:00 PMClose

Brackets

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

Session 1

Lead-Follow

Follow a pace kart around the circuit. Learn the racing line and get comfortable with the Tony Kart VIPER.

Session 2

Practice

Open practice session. Push the limits and find your rhythm before it counts.

Session 3

Qualifying

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

Session 4

Shootout

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