NASCAR Sonoma Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, Line-Up, Tickets & Where to Watch

This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series is hitting the road, heading to Northern California’s wine country for the much-anticipated Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Known as one of NASCAR’s premier “destination” races, Sonoma has been a fixture on the Cup schedule since 1989. This twisty 12-turn, 1.9-mile road course kicks off a crucial stretch of the season as we dive into the summer months. Dive into more details about the upcoming NASCAR races on the track below.

Wondering when and where to catch all the action at Sonoma this weekend?

The main event, the Toyota/Save Mart 350, is happening on Sunday, June 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The weekend will kick off with ARCA practice on Friday, June 7 at 1:40 PM ET, followed by qualifying at 3:10 PM, but these won’t be televised. However, fans can catch the ARCA main race streaming on FloRacing starting at 6:30 PM that evening. Looks like the weather will play nice too, with a sunny day and highs around 79 degrees.

Xfinity Series action also starts on Friday, with practice from 4:05 PM to 4:55 PM, then the qualifiers and the big race roll out on Saturday at 3:30 PM and 8 PM respectively. The Cup series practice slots are on Friday from 5:00 to 5:55 PM, with coverage on FS1, the Performance Racing Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Expect beautiful weather on Saturday as well, perfect racing weather with sunny skies and the thermometer peaking at 79 degrees.

Qualifying for the big race is all set for Saturday, June 8, from 6 PM to 7 PM, right before the Xfinity race kicks off. Then, strap in for the main event—110 thrilling laps—starting at 3:30 PM on Sunday. Fans can watch all the action live on Fox, tune in on the Performance Racing Network, or listen in on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Looks like it’ll be another perfect race day with sunny skies and highs of 79 degrees.

Planning to be there in person? Get your tickets at Sonoma Raceway’s official website(https://www.sonomaraceway.com/events/). Remember, tickets are all digital now and can be easily downloaded from the Sonoma Raceway app. Whether you’re looking for a weekend pass ranging from $105 to $180, checking out the college deal at the lively Turn 3 Terrace, or eyeing a spot in one of over 1,000 campsites, it’s all there. Make it a group thing and dive into the full race day experience!

Besides that, this weekend’s lineup at the Cup race will feature familiar faces and one exciting newcomer—Will Brown, the Aussie hotshot from the Repco Supercars Championship. He’s swapping his usual #87 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 [Australian series car] for the #24 NASCAR car under the Richard Childress Racing banner.

But still not been able to choose who to root for or what the historical stats say about these speedsters? Find the top past performers below.

Who’s looking good for a win at Toyota/Save Mart 350 race this weekend?

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Martin Truex Jr is a fan favorite, having won three of the last five races there. He’s tearing up the track this season with an average finish of 11.9, tying for third in the series. Hot on his heels are Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson, with Ty Gibbs and William Byron also showing some decent stats.

Keep an eye on Daniel Suarez, too. He’s a long shot according to the odds, but after his first career Cup win at Sonoma in 2022, he’s got a soft spot for this track. A win here could be his golden ticket to the playoffs, especially after a big win in Atlanta.

Don’t count out Chris Buescher either; he’s been solid on road courses. With the top five finishes in both Next Gen car races at Sonoma and the best road course average this season, he’s a savvy bet.

And let’s not overlook Michael McDowell, who’s shown he can handle Sonoma with an impressive average finish of 5.0 in his last two races here. Plus, Chase Elliott, with seven road course wins under his belt, could be a serious contender.

So, who’s your pick for the big race this weekend at the Toyota/Save Mart 350?