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Sonoma Raceway Sets Stage for NASCAR Weekend as Larson Seeks Second Straight Win

Track crews have completed months of work ahead of Friday’s ARCA Menards West opener; fans will experience three days of Cup, Xfinity plus ARCA races, live music, camping, tailgating, air shows, driver meet-and-greets, In-Season Challenge competition

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Overview

  • Mike Dunevent, Sonoma Raceway’s operations manager, says months of preparations have ensured the track is in peak condition for Friday’s ARCA Menards Series West opener.
  • The three-day schedule includes Friday’s ARCA West General Tire 200, Saturday’s Xfinity Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 and Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 Cup Series race.
  • Elk Grove native Kyle Larson will seek a consecutive victory on the 1.99-mile chute layout that returned in 2018 and remains a fan favorite.
  • Sonoma marks NASCAR’s only California Cup Series stop and serves as the third leg of the sport’s inaugural five-race In-Season Challenge, which carries a $1 million bonus prize.
  • Fans can camp at the 50 Acres Campground, tailgate in designated lots and enjoy concerts, air shows and driver meet-and-greets throughout the weekend.