Rick Ware Racing’s NASCAR Sonoma performance left the team looking for answers after a demanding race, as Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his fourth career win in the NASCAR Cup Series and his first triumph at Sonoma Raceway last weekend. While van Gisbergen’s commanding run secured victory at the Toyota/Save Mart 350k, Cody Ware from Rick Ware Racing finished 34th, having started 36th and completing 108 of the scheduled 110 laps, highlighting the team’s ongoing struggles on the road course.
Van Gisbergen Outpaces the Field at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen secured the win in Sonoma with a margin of 1.128 seconds over Chase Briscoe, adding to his notable achievements in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. The event was marked by intense competition, with six caution periods spreading over 17 laps and a high number of drivers remaining on the lead lap. Van Gisbergen maintained a steady lead over Briscoe, solidifying his status as one of the top drivers this season. William Byron continues to set the pace in the championship standings, holding a 14-point lead over Chase Elliott.
Cody Ware and Rick Ware Racing Struggle for Results
Cody Ware’s result at Sonoma left Rick Ware Racing determined to make improvements as he finished near the back of the field, currently ranking 36th in points with a total of 147 for the season. The team cited the need for better qualifying efforts and race strategies heading toward the next round at Dover Motor Speedway. Despite the disappointment, Rick Ware Racing aims to reset and pursue stronger results as the series heads to the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 on July 20.
Looking Ahead to Dover for Redemption
The next challenge for Rick Ware Racing and the rest of the field will take place at Dover Motor Speedway, where teams will have the opportunity to refine their strategies based on lessons from Sonoma. The team is focused on making competitive adjustments and aspiring for an improved outcome in the next race, with hopes of moving up the championship standings. Given the competitive nature of the event at Sonoma, Rick Ware Racing sees potential to turn their season around with renewed effort at Dover.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What accident did Rick Ware have?
A. In 1996, he got hurt at Watkins Glen International Raceway. While training with a Winston Cup car, he hit the wall and passed out for 45 minutes.
Q. What business is Rick Ware in?
A. In 1999, he participated in 9 out of 14 races in the NASCAR West Series. By 2000, he advanced to the Craftsman Truck Series and drove his No. 51 Chevys. However, due to sponsorship problems and injuries, he only participated in a few events. Since then, he has competed in a single Craftsman Truck race and now owns Rick Ware Racing.
