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NASCAR explains Sonoma's summer date for Cup Series weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

NASCAR explains Sonoma's summer date for Cup Series weekend

Summary

Sonoma Raceway hosts its Cup Series weekend every June despite the brown hills of Northern California. Veteran NASCAR reporters Bob Pockrass and Jeff Gluck reveal that logistical concerns, particularly wet campgrounds in spring, drive this scheduling choice. The summer date provides a better experience for the thousands of fans camping at the track. This year's event is set to attract large crowds amid discussions about the region's seasonal aesthetics.

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By the Numbers

•Sonoma hosts NASCAR Cup Series weekend every June.
•Spring races face logistical issues due to wet campgrounds.
•June conditions allow for better camping and parking.
•Fans express concern over the lack of spring greenery.
•Event attracts thousands to the track each year.

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Every June, the same question floods NASCAR social media. Why does Sonoma Raceway host its Cup Series weekend when the surrounding hills are brown instead of in the spring, when Northern California is covered in lush green grass? The answer isn’t television. It’s the fans at the track. Veteran NASCAR reporters Bob Pockrass and Jeff…
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