The NASCAR Cup Series is set to descend on Sonoma Raceway this weekend for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, a 100‑mile road‑course event that will unfold over three days of on‑track action.
Key Contenders on the Road Course
Kyle Larson, a two‑time Sonoma winner, enters the weekend fresh off a third‑place finish at Coronado and will be looking to add another trophy to his résumé.
Shane van Gisbergen, widely regarded as the premier road‑course driver in NASCAR, has captured six of the last eight races on similar layouts and arrives with momentum from recent victories.
Tyler Reddick, a Northern California native, brings four career road‑course wins to the field and will be eager to showcase his skill on his home turf.
A Rookie to Watch
Rookie Connor Zilisch is being labeled a sleeper pick after dominating the O'Reilly Series on road courses last year, making him a potential dark horse in the early stages of the race.
The In‑Season Challenge bracket returns this weekend, pitting 32 drivers against one another in head‑to‑head matchups that could reshape the playoff picture.
Past Sonoma champions such as Larson, Daniel Suárez and van Gisbergen will be joined by a mix of seasoned road‑course specialists and newcomers, promising a diverse set of strategies and outcomes.