Something different is happening at Sonoma Raceway this weekend. The official entry list is out, and while most names are familiar, one stands out again. She impressed last week in Chicago, and now she’s back in the spotlight. But there’s more to this lineup than just one story. From full-time stars to a single open car, NASCAR’s road course roster promises action across all 12 turns.
Key Highlights
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37 cars are entered, including 36 chartered teams and one open entry
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Katherine Legge returns after a 19th-place finish in Chicago
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Shane van Gisbergen back in the No. 88 as a road-course threat
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Entry includes drivers from all three national manufacturers: Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota
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This is the 20th points race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season
Katherine Legge Returns to Cup Series After Strong Chicago Run
Fresh off her career-best 19th-place finish at the Grant Park 165, Katherine Legge will once again drive the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet. The 44-year-old will continue her road course campaign backed by e.l.f. Cosmetics. This marks her fourth Cup Series start of the year after races at Phoenix, Talladega, and Rockingham.
Legge is currently the only Open (non-chartered) driver on the entry list. With only 37 cars entered for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, she will not need to qualify on speed and is locked into the starting grid.
Full-Time Stars Ready for Road Course Test
All 36 chartered teams are entered, including key road course contenders like Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, AJ Allmendinger, and Michael McDowell. The field also includes former Sonoma winners Martin Truex Jr. (not entered this year), Kyle Busch, and Daniel Suarez.
Sonoma marks the second road course race of the season, and teams are expected to bring specially tuned packages designed for tight corners and elevation changes. This could be a pivotal weekend for playoff hopefuls like Alex Bowman, who currently sits on the bubble in points.
SVG and the No. 88 Return with Road Course Ambitions
Shane van Gisbergen, the street racing standout, is back behind the wheel of the No. 88 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. After winning both the Xfinity and Cup Series races at Chicago, expectations are high. His background in Supercars gives him an edge on tracks like Sonoma, where precision and rhythm outweigh brute speed.
Sonoma offers van Gisbergen another chance to showcase his growing NASCAR skills, especially as he continues building his case for a full-time Cup ride in 2026.
Complete Entry List: Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
| S No. | Car | Driver |
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| 1 | 1 | Ross Chastain |
| 2 | 2 | Austin Cindric |
| 3 | 3 | Austin Dillon |
| 4 | 4 | Noah Gragson |
| 5 | 5 | Kyle Larson |
| 6 | 6 | Brad Keselowski |
| 7 | 7 | Justin Haley |
| 8 | 8 | Kyle Busch |
| 9 | 9 | Chase Elliott |
| 10 | 10 | Ty Dillon |
| 11 | 11 | Denny Hamlin |
| 12 | 12 | Ryan Blaney |
| 13 | 16 | AJ Allmendinger |
| 14 | 17 | Chris Buescher |
| 15 | 19 | Chase Briscoe |
| 16 | 20 | Christopher Bell |
| 17 | 21 | Josh Berry |
| 18 | 22 | Joey Logano |
| 19 | 23 | Bubba Wallace |
| 20 | 24 | William Byron |
| 21 | 34 | Todd Gilliland |
| 22 | 35 | Riley Herbst # |
| 23 | 38 | Zane Smith |
| 24 | 41 | Cole Custer |
| 25 | 42 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 26 | 43 | Erik Jones |
| 27 | 45 | Tyler Reddick |
| 28 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 29 | 48 | Alex Bowman |
| 30 | 51 | Cody Ware |
| 31 | 54 | Ty Gibbs |
| 32 | 60 | Ryan Preece |
| 33 | 71 | Michael McDowell |
| 34 | 77 | Carson Hocevar |
| 35 | 78 | Katherine Legge * |
| 36 | 88 | Shane van Gisbergen # |
| 37 | 99 | Daniel Suarez |
With just 17 races to go in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Sonoma marks a crucial turning point, especially for road course experts and playoff hopefuls. The return of Katherine Legge, the continued rise of Shane van Gisbergen, and the full-time grid of chartered teams set the stage for another intense weekend. As teams prepare for one of the toughest tracks on the calendar, the spotlight will shine brightest on those with something to prove.
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