The NASCAR Friday schedule at Sonoma Raceway 2025 brings an array of on-track events for fans, beginning July 11 with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA West teams in action at the renowned 1.99-mile circuit. With events kicking off this Friday, the day promises a packed lineup of practices, qualifying rounds, and races at this celebrated Northern California venue.
A Full Day of Racing Set to Start the Weekend
Friday’s activities at Sonoma Raceway will showcase both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA West teams. The day starts with ARCA West teams embarking on practice and qualifying sessions in the early afternoon. According to the schedule, ARCA West practice begins at 1:40 pm Eastern Time, followed by qualifying at 3:10 pm. The main ARCA West Series race is set for 6:30 pm, where drivers will tackle 64 laps across the winding turns of Sonoma’s famed road course.
NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers will also take to the track on Friday. Their practice session is scheduled for 4:00 pm, and qualifying will take place at 5:05 pm. These efforts set the stage for the highly anticipated Xfinity Series race, which will occur on Saturday, providing fans with an entire weekend of competitive racing.
Detailed Friday Schedule for On-Track Activities
Garage opening times outline the flow of the day, with ARCA West Series garages accessible from 10:30 am to 10 pm, Xfinity Series garages open from 11 am to 6:30 pm, and Cup Series activity set for the evening hours between 5:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Track activities will roll out as follows:
1:40 pm – 3:00 pm: ARCA West Series practice
3:10 pm – 3:30 pm: ARCA West Series qualifying
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm: Xfinity Series practice
5:05 pm – 6:00 pm: Xfinity Series qualifying
6:30 pm: ARCA West Series main event (64 laps, 127.36 miles)
The broadcast for Friday’s events will be available on CW, while radio coverage will be carried by SiriusXM NASCAR radio, ensuring fans can follow every moment of the action.
Weather, Viewing Information, and What’s Next
Sonoma Raceway is expected to offer ideal conditions, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 81 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no chance of rain at the start of the ARCA West race, so delays are unlikely.
The schedule is guided by updates from Bob Pockrass and features key moments for teams, drivers, and fans alike. With the ARCA West, Xfinity, and Cup Series all represented, the event promises a thrilling start to the weekend. Race fans across the country will be watching as these series drivers compete at one of NASCAR’s most storied road courses, preparing for further action to continue throughout the weekend at Sonoma Raceway in 2025.
