
Ferrari Challenge Roars Back to Life at Sonoma Raceway This Weekend
The Ferrari Challenge North America kicks off its 2025 season at Sonoma Raceway, featuring the Ferrari 296 Challenge race car. Nearly 70 North American drivers across four classes will compete in this prestigious series.

Race car drivers grouped for team photo
Key Details:
- First time since 2021 that Sonoma hosts the season opener
- 2.533-mile circuit will host multiple classes of competition
- The 296 Challenge is the first V6-powered car in the series
Returning Champions:
- Roberto and Massimo Perrina (Ferrari of Seattle) - Both secured victories at Sonoma last year
- Jason McCarthy (Wide World Ferrari) - Previous Trofeo Pirelli winner
- Tony Davis (Continental Autosports) and Brian Cook (Ferrari of Seattle) - Moving to Trofeo Pirelli class
- Yahn Bernier - Two-time Sonoma winner in Coppa Shell
- Jeffrey Nunberg - Previous Coppa Shell Am victor
West Coast Representation:
- Ferrari of Seattle leads with 5 entries (2024 Dealer Champion)
- Multiple dealers from Canada to Southern California participating
- Strong presence from Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, San Francisco, and Westlake
Race Schedule (March 7-10):
- Friday: Three practice sessions
- Saturday: Qualifying and Race 1
- Trofeo Pirelli: 3:05pm PT
- Coppa Shell: 3:55pm PT
- Sunday: Qualifying and Race 2
- Coppa Shell: 2:05pm PT
- Trofeo Pirelli: 2:55pm PT
All races will stream live on Ferrari's YouTube channel and FerrariRaces.com.
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