The NASCAR Cup Series is set to conclude its 2024 campaign with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, marking the fourth and final visit to the California road course this season.
Shane van Gisbergen enters the weekend as the bookmakers’ favorite, even though he is still nursing the effects of a recent wreck that left him with a sore back. His experience on the twisty layout and past success in road‑course events keep him at the top of many betting slips.
Corey Heim’s unexpected triumph in the previous Cup race added a dramatic storyline, as the win made him the 209th different winner in series history and shifted momentum heading into Sonoma.
Tyler Reddick’s lead in the championship has been trimmed to just eight points over veteran Denny Hamlin, setting up a tight battle that could be decided by performance on the 110‑lap event.
The race will be televised on TNT and streamed on HBO Max, with coverage beginning at 3:50 PM EST when the green flag drops. Stage breaks are scheduled after laps 25, 30 and 55, each offering valuable playoff points.
Thirty‑six drivers are entered for the event, and there are no open slots, meaning every spot on the grid is filled with competitive talent. Among them, Brent Crews is on standby for Christopher Bell, who is recovering from a fractured wrist.
As the final checkered flag approaches, fans can expect a blend of strategy, skill and sheer determination, with the outcome poised to reshape the season’s narrative and set the stage for next year’s competition.