NASCAR has announced adjustments to the practice and qualifying (P&Q) procedures for 2025 NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Sonoma Raceway. The updated P&Q schedule will include more practice time, consistency in procedure across all series and a return to simplified starting lineup roles.
Below are the procedures for road courses, including Sonoma:
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Road Course P&Q
- 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
- 20-minute qualifying for Group 1, multi cars on track; 20-minute qualifying for Group 2, multi cars on track
- One round of qualifying
- Tracks: Chicago Street Race, Sonoma, Watkins Glen, Charlotte Roval
NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
Road Course P&Q
- 50-minute practice for all cars
- 20-minute qualifying for Group 1, multi cars on track; 20-minute qualifying for Group 2, multi cars on track
- One round of qualifying
- Tracks: COTA, Chicago Street Race, Sonoma, Watkins Glen, Portland, Charlotte Roval
Specific dates and times for practice and qualifying sessions at Sonoma Raceway on NASCAR weekend, July 11-13, will be announced at a later date.
Tickets and camping are on sale now and available at SonomaRaceway.com or by calling (800) 870-RACE [7223].
