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NASCAR Cup Series Sonoma Qualifying Order Revealed: Who Will Take Pole Position This Weekend?

The official NASCAR Cup Series Sonoma qualifying order is set for this weekend’s 2025 In-Season Challenge round at Sonoma Raceway, where all 37 drivers will have their chance to earn the pole position on Saturday, ahead of Sunday’s race. The qualifying session will kick off at 2:40 p.m. ET, giving fans the opportunity to see which driver will claim the top starting spot on the iconic California road course.

Qualifying Format and Group Assignments

On Saturday, qualifying is split into two groups, each allocated a 20-minute time window. The groups are determined by a metric system, which takes into account 70% of each owner’s finishing position in the previous race and 30% of the current owner points standings. All 37 competing cars get only this session to set their best time, setting the stage for a high-stakes and fast-paced qualifying event.

Full Qualifying Order Revealed

The lineup for Sonoma’s qualifying session has been released, showing where each driver will attempt to secure the best possible lap time on Saturday:

1. Todd Gilliland (Car 34)
2. Brad Keselowski (Car 6)
3. Cole Custer (Car 41)
4. Austin Dillon (Car 3)
5. Noah Gragson (Car 54)
6. Carson Hocevar (Car 77)
7. Josh Berry (Car 21)
8. Michael McDowell (Car 71)
9. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Car 47)
10. Cody Ware (Car 51)
11. Daniel Suárez (Car 99)
12. William Byron (Car 24)
13. Justin Haley (Car 7)
14. Katherine Legge (Car 78, i)
15. Ty Dillon (Car 10)
16. Bubba Wallace (Car 23)
17. Austin Cindric (Car 2)
18. Erik Jones (Car 43)
19. Riley Herbst (Car 35, rookie)
20. Chase Briscoe (Car 19)
21. Christopher Bell (Car 20)
22. Zane Smith (Car 38)
23. John Hunter Nemechek (Car 42)
24. Chris Buescher (Car 17)
25. Chase Elliott (Car 9)
26. Joey Logano (Car 22)
27. Ryan Blaney (Car 12)
28. Kyle Larson (Car 5)
29. Ross Chastain (Car 1)
30. Ryan Preece (Car 60)
31. AJ Allmendinger (Car 16)
32. Shane van Gisbergen (Car 88, rookie)
33. Kyle Busch (Car 8)
34. Alex Bowman (Car 48)
35. Ty Gibbs (Car 54)
36. Denny Hamlin (Car 11)
37. Tyler Reddick (Car 45)

What Comes Next at Sonoma Raceway

As the focus shifts to the qualifying round, drivers, teams, and fans alike are closely watching the competition unfold at Sonoma Raceway, with TNT Sports, truTV, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio providing extensive coverage. The final starting grid will not only set the tone for Sunday’s main race but may also have lasting effects on the season’s standings, particularly amidst the ongoing 2025 In-Season Challenge. With drivers like Shane van Gisbergen and John Hunter Nemechek aiming for strong showings, and established names such as Denny Hamlin and William Byron in the mix, anticipation is high for a memorable qualifying session on one of NASCAR’s most distinctive road courses.

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