Practice and Qualifying Formats Announced For 2025 NASCAR Season

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].