Sonoma Raceway prepares for NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Sonoma Raceway in California, one of NASCAR's notable road courses, is gearing up for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 this summer. The track, located in Northern California's Wine Country, opened in 1969 and has earned a reputation for its challenging layout, including elevation changes and technical turns. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon are among the drivers who have excelled at this venue, with Gordon holding the record for most wins. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns, strategy and skill in navigating the course will be crucial for competitors.
- •Sonoma Raceway has a 2.52-mile full road course layout.
- •Most wins record at Sonoma is held by Jeff Gordon with five victories.
- •NASCAR Cup Series first ran at Sonoma in 1989.
- •Race distance for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 is 218.9 miles.
- •Elevation changes at Sonoma reach approximately 160 feet.
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