A.J. Allmendinger set for 500th Cup Series start at Sonoma

A.J. Allmendinger will reach a milestone by making his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start at Sonoma Raceway. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon, this race marks an important moment in Allmendinger's career, having first competed in the Cup Series in 2007 with Red Bull Racing. Known for racing with multiple teams, Allmendinger’s first victory came at Watkins Glen in 2014. As a native of California, he views Sonoma as his home track and could potentially celebrate the milestone with a win. Details on viewing options for the NASCAR event are available ahead of the race.

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