The NASCAR Sonoma Raceway weekend, set for July 11-13, 2025, promises high-octane action with the NASCAR Cup Series’ Toyota/Save Mart 350 and the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250. Held on the 1.99-mile road course, these races mark NASCAR’s only California stop, drawing fans to Sonoma’s challenging track. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, meanwhile, prepares for the TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 25.
Toyota/Save Mart 350 Highlights
The Toyota/Save Mart 350, the 36th NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, kicks off Sunday, July 13, at 3:30 p.m. ET, covering 218.9 miles over 110 laps with stages ending at laps 25, 55, and 110. With a $11,055,250 purse, the race airs on TNT and truTV. Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, and Daniel Suarez are the only active winners at NASCAR Sonoma Raceway, with Larson’s 2024 victory highlighting his road course prowess. Chris Buescher’s consistent top-five finishes and Hendrick Motorsports’ dominance in the Next Gen era (2022-2025) make them ones to watch.
The In-Season Challenge Round 3 features matchups like Alex Bowman vs. Ty Dillon and Tyler Reddick vs. Ryan Preece, with the winner advancing toward a $1 million prize at Indianapolis. Shane van Gisbergen, fresh off two road course wins, aims to extend his streak, while the pole winner’s 19-race winless streak at Sonoma adds intrigue.
Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 Preview
On Saturday, July 12, at 4:30 p.m. ET, the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 spans 156.95 miles over 79 laps, with stages at laps 20, 45, and 79. Broadcast on The CW, the $1,651,939 purse race is the third Xfinity event at NASCAR Sonoma Raceway. JR Motorsports, with nine wins this season, fields Shane van Gisbergen, who swept Sonoma and Chicago in 2024. Connor Zilisch, with top-five finishes in all road course starts, is a strong contender. Five playoff spots remain, with Taylor Gray and Harrison Burton just eight points apart.
TSport 200 at Indianapolis
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ TSport 200, set for July 25 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, covers 137.2 miles over 200 laps on the 0.686-mile oval. Airing on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET, the $782,900 purse race follows a strong 2025 for Corey Heim, who has five wins. Ty Majeski, the defending champion, holds the final playoff spot. Seven drivers, including Heim, have clinched playoff berths, with Heim poised to secure the regular season championship with 39 points.
NASCAR Sonoma Raceway Legacy
Since 1989, NASCAR Sonoma Raceway has hosted 35 Cup Series races, with its 1.99-mile chute configuration challenging drivers with 1,100 turns per race. The track’s 160-foot elevation change and wine country setting make it a fan favorite . From Ricky Rudd’s inaugural win to sustainable initiatives like solar panels and sheep grazing, Sonoma blends history with innovation.
