Location: Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California
Start Time: Sunday, July 13, 2025 – 3:30 PM ET
Broadcast: TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Track Specs: 1.99-mile, 12-turn road course
Race Distance: 110 laps / 218.9 miles
Race Overview
The Toyota / Save Mart 350 marks Round 3 of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge, and it’s the only road course in the six-race tournament. With eight drivers still alive in the bracket and playoff points on the line, Sonoma’s technical layout will test braking zones, tire strategy, and driver finesse.
This year’s field features 37 cars, including road course specialists, former Sonoma winners, and rising stars. The race is expected to be a sprint-style shootout thanks to the repaved surface, which has reduced tire wear and increased grip.
Top Storylines
SVG’s Road Course Reign: Shane van Gisbergen enters as the +140 favorite after wins in Mexico City and Chicago. He swept both Cup and Xfinity races last weekend and won the Xfinity race at Sonoma in 2024.
Larson’s Home Turf: Defending winner Kyle Larson has two Sonoma victories (2021, 2024) and five career poles here. He’s listed at +600 and will look to rebound after recent finishes outside the top 10.
In-Season Challenge Bracket Battles: Eight drivers remain, including Ty Gibbs, Alex Bowman, John Hunter Nemechek, and Ty Dillon, who’s riding a Cinderella run as the No. 32 seed.
Drivers to Watch
| Driver | Odds | Sonoma Resume & Notes |
| Shane van Gisbergen | +140 | 3 Cup wins (all road courses); SVG swept Chicago weekend |
| Kyle Larson | +600 | 2-time Sonoma winner; 5 poles; defending champ |
| Michael McDowell | +1000 | Runner-up in 2024; led Stage 1 in Chicago before mechanical failure |
| Ty Gibbs | +1400 | 2nd in Chicago; 3rd in Mexico City; 5 career top-5s on road/street courses |
| Christopher Bell | +1800 | Winner at COTA; 2nd in Mexico City; top-10s last 2 years at Sonoma |
| Chase Elliott | +1200 | 6 top-8 finishes in last 7 Sonoma starts; 4th at COTA |
| Ross Chastain | +2200 | 4 straight top-10s at Sonoma; 5th in 2024 |
| Alex Bowman | +2800 | Top-5 in 2 of last 4 races; faces Ty Dillon in bracket |
Track Trends & Strategy
Pit Strategy Crucial: With the repaved surface, tire wear is less of a factor, making track position and pit timing more important than ever.
Starting Position: Only 3 of the last 12 winners started in the top two rows. Larson (2021) is the only pole winner to win since 2004.
Manufacturer Edge: Chevrolet has won 3 of the last 4 editions. Toyota has struggled with the Next Gen car on road courses.
Best Value: Christopher Bell (+1800) – elite road form and consistent top-3 finishes
Prop Pick: Ty Gibbs Top 5 (+200) – strong recent form and bracket momentum
Matchup Play: Ryan Preece (+175) over Tyler Reddick – better recent Sonoma finishes
DRIVER ODDS
Shane Van Gisbergen + 130
Kyle Larson + 550
Ty Gibbs + 1100
Michael McDowell + 1100
William Byron + 1200
Chris Buescher + 1400
Chase Elliott + 1400
Tyler Reddick + 1400
Christopher Bell + 1400
AJ Allmendinger + 1800
Ross Chastain + 2200
Kyle Busch + 2200
Ryan Blaney + 2500
Chase Briscoe + 2800
Alex Bowman + 2800
Joey Logano + 4500
Daniel Suarez + 4500
Carson Hocevar + 5500
Denny Hamlin + 6500
Austin Cindric + 8000
Ryan Preece + 8000
Brad Keselowski + 10000
Bubba Wallace + 13000
John Hunter Nemechek + 13000
Todd Gilliland + 17000
Zane Smith + 20000
Noah Gragson + 20000
Justin Haley + 20000
Erik Jones + 25000
Cole Custer + 25000
Austin Dillon + 30000
Ty Dillon + 40000
Riley Herbst + 40000
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. + 40000
Josh Berry + 40000
Katherine Legge + 50000
Cody Ware + 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025
