NASCAR Drivers Tackle Sonoma Raceway's Twisting Road Course Wine Country Style

SONOMA VALLEY, CA — NASCAR drivers will battle one of the circuit's most technically demanding tracks as Sonoma Raceway hosts three days of racing that combines elite stock car competition with the heart of California wine country.

The 2.52-mile road course challenges drivers with 12 turns, 160 feet of elevation change, sweeping downhill sections, and heavy braking zones that demand precision from both drivers and machines.

The course features three signature challenges that often shape the outcome of the race.

The weekend also highlights Sonoma Valley's wine industry alongside the racing action.

During Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race, driver Alex Labbé will partner with Nikki and Brie Garcia to promote their Bonita Bonita Wine brand through a specially wrapped No. 0 Chevrolet.

Fans will have opportunities to sample regional wines, meet the celebrity owners, and watch the car compete.

Local wineries will also showcase their selections throughout the race weekend, continuing Sonoma Raceway's tradition of pairing motorsports with the region's renowned wine culture. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 winner will celebrate by raising the race's signature oversized wine goblet filled with locally produced wine.

Race weekend schedule:

• Friday, June 26: ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 150 at 3:30 p.m.

• Saturday, June 27: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at 12:10 p.m.

• Saturday, June 27: NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at 2:30 p.m.

• Sunday, June 28: NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at 12:30 p.m.

Spectator gates open at 7 a.m. Sunday as fans arrive for NASCAR's annual stop in Sonoma Valley at 29355 Arnold Drive in Sonoma.