Sonoma NASCAR Race Overview
The Sonoma Valley is not only famous for its wines; it also hosts a respected racetrack that has attracted competitors from around the world since 1968, particularly in the NASCAR Cup Series. After Sonoma Raceway took over from the legendary Riverside International Raceway in 1989, many racers have aimed to master its challenging layout.
Former V8 Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has recently raised the standard for road racing in NASCAR by winning two consecutive races. With victories in Mexico City and Chicago, van Gisbergen is seeking a third consecutive win at Sonoma, putting him in close competition with the rest of the Cup Series drivers, who are eager to enhance their skills.
Viewing Information for the NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma
- Date: Sunday, July 13
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA
- TV: TNT
- Stream: fubo (trial available)
Starting Lineup
- #88 - Shane van Gisbergen (R)
- #19 - Chase Briscoe
- #24 - William Byron
- #1 - Ross Chastain
- #16 - A.J. Allmendinger
- #54 - Ty Gibbs
- #12 - Ryan Blaney
- #45 - Tyler Reddick
- #48 - Alex Bowman
- #20 - Christopher Bell
- #5 - Kyle Larson
- #38 - Zane Smith
- #9 - Chase Elliott
- #17 - Chris Buescher
- #71 - Michael McDowell
- #11 - Denny Hamlin
- #8 - Kyle Busch
- #42 - John Hunter Nemechek
- #99 - Daniel Suarez
- #60 - Ryan Preece
- #6 - Brad Keselowski
- #22 - Joey Logano
- #77 - Carson Hocevar
- #2 - Austin Cindric
- #21 - Josh Berry
- #10 - Ty Dillon
- #41 - Cole Custer
- #35 - Riley Herbst (R)
- #7 - Justin Haley
- #23 - Bubba Wallace
- #43 - Erik Jones
- #4 - Noah Gragson
- #3 - Austin Dillon
- #47 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- #34 - Todd Gilliland
- #51 - Cody Ware
- #78 - Katherine Legge
Key Storylines
All eyes will be on Michael McDowell, who previously competed tightly with van Gisbergen at the Chicago race. Unfortunately, a mechanical issue ended his chance at victory, but McDowell remains confident, having achieved strong finishes at Sonoma in previous years, including a runner-up spot in 2024.
Additionally, the rivalry between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain will be closely observed following their recent confrontation, with NASCAR officials prepared to ensure no further incidents arise during the race.
