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Paved Oval Racing

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota / Save Mart 350

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, United States28 Jun 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 10 to 11 July.

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Why You Should Go

Northern California's only NASCAR Cup Series round on one of the championship's most challenging road courses.

Format

3-day race weekend

Crowd

~50k (2022) · families & petrolheads

Vibe

Family-friendly

About This Event

NASCAR Cup Series road racing on the 1.99-mile, 10-turn Sonoma circuit since 1989 — Northern California's only appearance by stock cars. The layout bypasses the Carousel corners and uses the Chute straight, with 160 feet of elevation change through vineyard views. A 110-lap points race in wine country.

1What to Expect

Three-day NASCAR weekend featuring ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series
Turn 3a widely regarded as NASCAR's most blind corner requiring instinct-based braking
Turn 11 "Calamity Corner" delivers dive-bomb passes and late-race battles as the final overtaking zone
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Turn 9 seating covers 85% of the course watching cars flow through the Esses
Second-annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge bracket-style tournament awarding $1 million bonus

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Turn 9 Terrace offers views of 85% of the road course including Turn 11 braking zone
  • Upper Main Grandstand provides the track's only shaded seating
  • Ultimate Fan Pass grants garage and pit road access all weekend long

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Sonoma Raceway

  • 4.06 km
  • 12 turns
  • Opened 1968
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3Logistics

  • General parking is free
  • Children 12 and under receive reduced Sunday Cup Series admission with ticketed adult, limit two per adult
  • Five free shuttle lines run continuously connecting parking lots to grandstands
  • Comfortable close-toed shoes and sunscreen recommended as most seating is unshaded
  • All tickets are digital via the official Sonoma Raceway app

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy road course racing: Northern California's only NASCAR Cup Series event tackles 160-foot elevation changes through vineyard-lined 1.99-mile layout, drivers navigate 1,100 turns over 110 laps including "the Chute" bypass section.
  • Best fit if you value scenic venues: Sonoma wine country backdrop with vineyard views surrounding track, wine bottle holder trophy celebrates regional heritage, combines elite stock car competition with California agricultural landscape.
  • Best fit if you like family-friendly racing: Kids 12-and-under $10 admission with ticketed adult, college students $25, approximately 50,000 weekend attendance creates accessible atmosphere without overwhelming crowds, general admission starting $96.
  • Not ideal if you prefer traditional oval NASCAR: Sonoma's technical road course emphasizes braking zones, elevation changes, right-hand turns rather than high-speed oval drafting, bump-and-run contact tactics, traditional NASCAR left-turn racing characteristics.

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