Sonoma set for another battle between NASCAR road-course standouts
Following Austin Hill's dramatic victory in San Diego, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for the season's final road-course event.
Following Austin Hill's dramatic victory in San Diego, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for the season's final road-course event.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series closes out its road-course schedule this weekend with a visit to picturesque Sonoma Raceway in California's wine country.
Momentum belongs to Austin Hill after he earned a dramatic victory at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. Hill completed a thrilling last-lap pass on Taylor Gray to capture the first road-course victory of his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series career, adding another memorable finish to the season.
Now the focus shifts north to Sonoma, where another competitive battle is expected on one of the sport's premier road courses.
Last year's race featured an intense duel between Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen, with Zilisch emerging victorious after one of the season's standout performances. Both drivers are expected to be among the favorites again as a talented field takes on the challenging California circuit.
The scenic setting and technical layout have made Sonoma Raceway a fan favorite, and another exciting finish could be in store as the series wraps up its four-race road-course slate.
Big Machine Racing's Patrick Staropoli qualified P34 in row 17. BMR is a promotional partner with KCWE this season.
Live race coverage begins Saturday at 3:30p on Kansas City's Own® KCWE and The CW.
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