Velocity Invitational Prepares for Group B Ride-Along Event
The fifth annual Velocity Invitational will give attendees the chance to ride in legendary rally cars...
Velocity Invitational opened ticket sales Friday, April 5, for its fifth annual event with an opportunity to ride along with professional drivers in rally cars during the motorsports festival at Sonoma Raceway, October 4-6.
New for 2024, the lineup of DirtFish Rally experiences will include rides in Group B rally cars, as well as modern-day rally vehicles.
Group B rally cars are the fastest and most powerful rally cars ever built, and this era of racing is commonly referred to as the “golden era” of rallying. The lineup of cars will include a 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2, a 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Corsa and the no. C206 1986 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, along with additional vehicles and drivers to be announced at a later date.
“The DirtFish Rally School has been an outstanding partner and we recognize their unparalleled offering, the perfect experiential addition to Velocity Invitational,” said Jeff O’Neill, Velocity Invitational founder. “This event is all about creating first-hand, unique experiences for our guests, and riding in a rally car more than qualifies. We are very excited to enhance the offering this year and add the Group B experience to the lineup. It will certainly be popular with our guests looking to cross that opportunity off their bucket list.”
Ticket sales kick off with the Gravel Rally Car Experience, which includes a ride with a professional rally driver in a rally-tuned DirtFish Subaru BRZ. Passengers will enjoy a driver’s-eye view as veteran racers show off classic rallying techniques, including precision throttle control, attacking tight turns and accelerating into slides, all on a complete gravel rally stage built on the grounds at Sonoma Raceway. The early-bird pricing for this package is $399 and includes a free single-day general admission ticket. The special pricing ends on May 4.
Velocity Invitational will also feature modern hypercars, historic Formula 1 race cars and popular vintage racing groups in the paddock and on the track throughout the weekend. With a family-friendly atmosphere, the three-day affair is a must-attend for automotive enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys extraordinary cars, local food choices and wine hand-picked from local vintners all within a luxury event environment.
Tickets for the Group B Rally Experience go on sale June 5, with a very limited number of packages sold. Tickets for the Group B Rally Experience will start at $2,999. To learn more click here.
