NASCAR will kick off the weekend at Sonoma Raceway with a 50-minute practice session for both the Cup and Xfinity Series on Friday. These practice sessions are essential for teams to prepare for qualifying on Saturday at the road course, with the Xfinity Series race taking place on Saturday evening and the Cup Series race happening on Sunday afternoon.
Last year, Joe Gibbs Racing claimed the pole and the victory at Sonoma Raceway, making them a team to watch out for this year. The weekend schedule at Sonoma Raceway includes various track activities, such as the ARCA Menards Series West, Xfinity Series, and Cup Series practice sessions.
The weather forecast for the weekend at Sonoma Raceway is looking favorable, with mostly sunny skies on Friday and a high of 77 degrees. Wind gusts of 10-15 mph are expected throughout the day. The schedule for Friday includes garage opening at 10:30 a.m. for the ARCA Menards Series West, followed by Xfinity Series and Cup Series track activities throughout the afternoon and evening.
Fans can catch all the action from Sonoma Raceway on TV, with various practice sessions and races broadcasted on channels like FS1. The ARCA Menards Series West race will also be available for streaming on FloRacing.