Sonoma Raceway returns to the spotlight as NASCAR’s top drivers prepare to take on the hills and hairpins of Northern California. As the 2025 Cup and Xfinity Series seasons push toward their midpoint, the series heads west under ideal racing conditions. With no rain in sight and a full weekend slate of on-track action, the attention shifts to points, performance, and precision. The defending champion is back, the schedules are loaded, and the weather couldn’t be more perfect.
Key Highlights
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 runs Sunday, July 13 at 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT and Max
The Xfinity Series race airs Saturday, July 12 at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW
All Cup practice and qualifying sessions will air on truTV
Fubo offers a free streaming option for all NASCAR broadcasts this weekend
37 drivers are entered in the Cup race; 39 for the Xfinity race, with one expected to miss the field
Full Broadcast Schedule for Sonoma Weekend
The NASCAR weekend begins Friday, July 11, with Xfinity Series practice and qualifying. Fans can tune in to the CW App to watch the action beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET for practice and 5:10 p.m. ET for qualifying. This opening day sets the tone for a packed weekend at the iconic road course.
Saturday’s Cup Series events will air on truTV. Practice is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 2:40 p.m. ET. Later that afternoon, the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250 takes center stage at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW, featuring top Xfinity talent and key development drivers.
Sunday’s main event—the Toyota/Save Mart 350—will take place at 3:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on TNT. For fans looking for something different, NASCAR’s Driver Cam feed will stream simultaneously on Max, offering an alternate in-car viewing experience. Fubo will provide a free-streaming option that includes all necessary channels—truTV, The CW, and TNT—allowing access to every session without a cable subscription.
Who’s Racing: Cup and Xfinity Entry Lists
This year’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 field includes 37 drivers, meaning the full entry list will qualify automatically barring any late withdrawals. Among them is Katherine Legge, who returns to the No. 78 for Live Fast Motorsports as she looks to gain more experience in the Cup Series.
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Fri
1:40-ARCA West p&q
4-CW App-Xfin p&q
6:30-Flo-ARCA West race 64Sat
1:35-TruTV-Cup p&q
4-CW-Prerace
4:30-CW-Xfin race 20-25-34Sun
3:30-TNT/TruTV/Max-Cup race 25-30-55NWS:70s, 0% rain all weekend
(updated/couple fixes — ARCA time, Xfinity stages)
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) July 8, 2025
In Xfinity action, 39 cars are entered for the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250, which means one driver will not make the field unless changes occur. Among the standouts is Corey Day, piloting the No. 17 for Hendrick Motorsports. Riley Herbst is also entered in the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing, while Will Rodgers makes a long-awaited return to the Xfinity Series with Cope Family Racing’s No. 70. Joey Gase Motorsports is expected to participate with the No. 35 entry, though the driver remains unannounced.
Weather Forecast for NASCAR Sonoma Weekend
Weather won’t be an issue at Sonoma this year. According to the latest forecast, the entire race weekend is set to run under sunny skies. Friday will bring highs in the low 70s with no rain in the forecast.
Saturday continues the clear streak with mid-70s temperatures and dry conditions throughout the day.
Sunday’s Cup race looks just as promising, with mild temperatures reaching the upper 70s and no rain expected.
Altogether, the weather sets the stage for three straight days of clean, uninterrupted racing at one of NASCAR’s most scenic and technical tracks.
News in Brief: 2025 Sonoma Race Set to Repeat 2024’s Conditions
Sonoma Raceway will host NASCAR’s Cup and Xfinity Series from July 11–13 under ideal weather conditions. Friday kicks off with Xfinity practice and qualifying on the CW App. Saturday will feature Cup Series practice and qualifying on truTV, followed by the Xfinity Series Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250 on The CW. Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, with a Driver Cam stream available on Max. Fubo offers free streaming access for all sessions. The Cup field includes 37 drivers, while 39 are entered for Xfinity competition.
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