Hendrick Motorsports rolls into Sonoma Raceway with a head of steam, fresh off a series of strong performances on the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge.
A Legacy of Road‑Course Dominance
The organization boasts the most impressive record at the 2.2‑mile California venue, having captured eight victories, ten poles and a staggering 833 laps led in its history.
Kyle Larson, a two‑time Sonoma winner, sits among the favorites, having already accumulated a series‑leading 150 stage points through 17 events and claiming repeat success in the last sixteen races.
Chase Elliott, meanwhile, carries the longest active streak of top‑five finishes at the track, with three consecutive top fives and five straight top‑tens, yielding an average finish of 10.2 — the best among his rivals.
William Byron, Alex Bowman and rookie Corey Day add depth to the lineup, each bringing a blend of past road‑course triumphs and consistent top‑ten showings that could reshape the playoff picture.
Hendrick’s dominance extends beyond individual drivers; the team has placed at least two cars in the top ten in each of the past five Sonoma events, and its drivers have won five of the last sixteen road‑course contests.
As the series heads into the next leg, the mix of experience, momentum and fresh talent positions Hendrick Motorsports as a formidable contender, promising a race that could further cement its road‑course legacy.