Nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, Sonoma Raceway is more than just a racetrack – it’s a destination that tops the list for motorsports fans across the globe. Here’s why fans call Sonoma a bucket-list racing destination:
- The Only NASCAR Stop in California
In 2025, Sonoma is the exclusive west coast stop for NASCAR’s premier series, the Xfinity and Cup Series. Be part of the action July 11-13, when the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series battle it out in Sonoma.
2. Wine Country Views
Where else can you enjoy high-speed action surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, surrounding wineries, and golden California sunshine? Sonoma Raceway combines the thrill of racing with the beauty and elegance of wine country.
3. Rich Motorsports History
2025 marks the 35th running of NASCAR in Sonoma and every single turn has seen epic moments in NASCAR history at Sonoma – from Marcos Ambrose’s stall-out at Turn 1 allowing Jimmie Johnson to capture his first and only road course victory in 2010 to Tony Stewart’s unforgettable last-lap pass of Denny Hamlin to win the final race of his storied career in 2016. Next July you can expect to see something you’ve never seen before.
4. A Unique Road Course Challenge
As one of the few road courses on the NASCAR schedule, Sonoma’s 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course puts drivers’ skills to the test with dramatic elevation changes (the most of any circuit on the NASCAR schedule), tight corners, sweeping turns, and stunning views. It’s commonly viewed as one of the most technically demanding tracks on the NASCAR schedule by the pros themselves.
5. The One-of-a-Kind Sonoma Winner’s Goblet
It’s not every day that you come across a trophy as unique as the Winner’s Goblet in Sonoma. The iconic Winner’s Goblet was first introduced in 2006 as a nod to the racetrack’s wine country location and allows the champ to toast to the fans at the Victory Lane celebration. The goblet is made by a local glass blower and is considered by many of the drivers one of the “coolest” trophies in NASCAR.
Don’t just take our word for it – come see for yourself exactly why Sonoma is a bucket-list destination for fans on July 11-13, 2025.
Get your tickets now and start planning your trip to Sonoma by visiting SonomaRaceway.com or by calling (800) 870-RACE [7223].
