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Conflict likely to come to a head as NASCAR visits Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350

From historic finishes to intense brawls in the garages, NASCAR has been nothing short of thrilling in recent weeks and months. This excitement heads to the West Coast from June 7-9, with the spotlight on the Toyota/Save Mart 350 in Sonoma. As the saying goes, there’s never a dull moment in sports, and this weekend Rio Linda Online will be at Sonoma Raceway to cover it all.

Recent highlights include Tyler Reddick’s divebomb and subsequent confrontation with Chris Buescher at Darlington, the heated clash between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and the collision between Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch at World Wide Technology Raceway. The drama extends beyond the racetrack, ensuring non-stop action.

Corning, California driver Tyler Reddick speaks to media prior to the 2023 Toyota SaveMart 350.

Sonoma’s 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course offers drivers the perfect setting to settle scores. With tight turns, especially in turns 7 and 11, there’s no room to hide, and retribution will be on the minds of many. When NASCAR comes to town, there’s no avoiding the action, and no bottle of wine will quench the thirst for vengeance.

Will new rivalries emerge? Will the garage area be the epicenter of chaos in Northern California? There’s only one way to find out.

Weekend packages for three full days of racing, music, and entertainment at Sonoma Raceway start at just $105. Adult tickets for the General Tire 200 ARCA Menards Series West race and the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, start at just $30, with free entry for kids 12 and under. Tickets for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, June 9, start at just $59 for adults and $10 for kids. Visit SonomaRaceway.com for complete details, schedules, and ticket information. For ticket information, call (877) 533-6738 [RACE].

About the author

John Todd

Born and raised in Rio Linda, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, and a resident for most of the last 50 years. Co-Chair for the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association, announcer for Rio Linda Knights Football, Rio Linda Christmas Light Parade, and Rio Linda Little League Parade, Original keeper of the Archway Lights, and outspoken advocate for the Rio Linda Elverta community.

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