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NASCAR news: Insider addresses likelihood of another OEM added to Cup Series

NASCAR generated some excitement among fans and drivers in recent weeks with executives opening the door to a horsepower increase happening this season. With many around the sport also hoping for another manufacturer to be added to the Cup Series, there seems to be positive momentum on that front as well. On Sunday night’s episode […]

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NASCAR generated some excitement among fans and drivers in recent weeks with executives opening the door to a horsepower increase happening this season. With many around the sport also hoping for another manufacturer to be added to the Cup Series, there seems to be positive momentum on that front as well.

On Sunday night’s episode of “The Teardown“, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic said the people he’s talked to inside the sport are now expecting Dodge will eventually become an OEM in the Cup Series.

“People I talk to, there is almost an expectation of it is going to happen at some point. Whether they announce it today, tomorrow or next year. Sometime in the not-too-distant future, you’re going to see a Dodge-branded car back in the Cup Series.”

Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic on a future fourth manufacturer in the Truck Series

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Ram made news on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway with its official announcement that it is returning to the Truck Series next season. As a result, it will become NASCAR’s first new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the national series since the Toyota Tundra was added to the truck series in 2004.

In the official announcement, Ram CEO Tim Kinuskis made it clear that this is planned as just a stepping stone for the company. While there is nothing planned in the immediate future, the goal is to enter the Cup Series in the future.

“So how am I going to get the Cup? That’s going to depend on how I get to truck. So however we get to truck is going will obviously weigh heavily on do I have a path to Cup? Our intention is not to do a one-hit wonder and go to truck and not to Cup. That’s not our plan.”

Ram CEO Tim Kinuskis on his intentions with Dodge’s return to NASCAR (H/T Fox Sports)

Related: NASCAR standings for Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series

There are currently only three OEMs in the Cup Series – Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota – with the costs of operating at the highest level pushing Dodge out following the 2012 season.

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As Bianchi detailed for The Athletic, one current holdup preventing a fourth OEM from joining the Cup Series is the uncertainty regarding the new engine rule packages. NASCAR reportedly isn’t expected to finalize those rules for several years, per The Athletic

Over the weekend, NASCAR’s chief racing development officer John Probst told the Sports Business Journal that the sport is ‘very close’ to striking a deal with a new manufacturer to become the fifth OEM in the stock car series. Honda has been heavily rumored, but there is no timeline for when there could be five manufacturers in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Tyler Florence named grand marshal for Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway

The Food Network fixture will give the command to start engines at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. The Sonoma Raceway has named celebrity chef and Food Network star Tyler Florence as the grand marshal for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. The South Carolina native has been […]

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The Food Network fixture will give the command to start engines at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday.

The Sonoma Raceway has named celebrity chef and Food Network star Tyler Florence as the grand marshal for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

The South Carolina native has been a longtime fixture of the Bay Area culinary scene, with his flagship San Francisco restaurant Wayfare Tavern as well his steakhouse located at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Miller & Lux.

Sonoma Raceway highlighted Florence’s connection to Sonoma County in its Thursday announcement, citing Florence’s advocacy for the region’s farmers, winemakers and artisans often featured in his dishes and public appearances.

In his role this weekend as grand marshal, Florence will deliver the iconic command, “Drivers, start your engines,” ahead of Sunday’s main event at 12:30 p.m.

“Tyler’s infectious energy and deep-rooted connection to Sonoma County makes him a perfect fit to be a part of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 and celebrate NASCAR’s return to wine country,” said Brian Flynn, executive vice president and general manager of Sonoma Raceway, in a news release.

As a television personality, Florence first gained fame in 2000 as the host of the Food Network program “Food 911,” where he traveled the country to help home cooks improve their dishes. He also hosted “Tyler’s Ultimate” in 2003, showcasing his take on classic dishes, and currently hosts “The Great Food Truck Race,” which debuts its 18th season next month. He has also appeared on “Worst Cooks in America” and “Iron Chef America.”

Another celebrity, ESPN personality Marty Smith will serve as grand marshal for Saturday’s Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the raceway announced earlier this week.

A longtime motor sports reporter, Smith co-hosts the popular ESPN radio show “Marty & McGee” and appears regularly to talk college football, basketball, golf and more on the network’s signature programs, including “SportsCenter” and “College GameDay.”

“Marty’s love for the sport and his authentic connection with fans make him the perfect person to kick off what promises to be an action-packed day at the track,” Flynn said in a Monday news release.

The jam-packed weekend also features live music, driver meet-and-greets and more in the Sonoma Raceway Fan Zone.

Get more information and tickets at sonomaraceway.com.



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ARCA West race ends in one of the wildest Sonoma finishes ever

Friday was supposed to be a rather tame day at the track as the Sonoma race weekend got underway. There was practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Shane van Gisbergen earning pole position, ending the day with an ARCA West race. Well, despite William Sawalich dominating most of the event, the race […]

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Friday was supposed to be a rather tame day at the track as the Sonoma race weekend got underway. There was practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Shane van Gisbergen earning pole position, ending the day with an ARCA West race.

Well, despite William Sawalich dominating most of the event, the race ended in one of the most dramatic finishes ever seen at the historic California road course.

When Kyle Keller stalled on the frontstretch, it pushed the race into overtime and set-up a one-lap dash to the checkered flag.

Sawalich was in control with Alon Day directly behind him. Day is an Israeli driver and a four-time champion of the NASCAR Euro Series, but this was just his second start in any ARCA event.

He shoved Sawalich off into the first corner, sending the race leader completely off the track. Day ended up following him into the dirt, skidding back across the track and slamming fenders with Christian Eckes.

Sawalich got back onto the pavement still in the lead, only to have both Day and Eckes split him, moving Eckes into the race lead. Day remained in hot pursuit for the rest of the lap, setting him up for what most thought was about to be a classic bump-and-run.

Instead, Day went to the outside as they approached the hairpin, drawing even with Eckes under braking. Sawalich, who had recovered from his off-track excursion at the start of the final lap, was right there with them. He got into the back of Eckes, pushing him wide and cutting under him as the trio exited the final corner in a contact-filled battle to the line.

Eckes and Sawalich slammed doors and both drivers got into the wall on opposite sides of the track. As they raced to the line, they fanned out in a thrilling three-wide photo finish for the ages.

Sawalich was ultimately victorious with Eckes second and Day finishing a very close third. 

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Sawalich, who competes full-time in the Xfinity Series with Joe Gibbs Racing, now has four wins as an ARCA West driver. After the dramatic victory, he told Flo Racing: “That was definitely our race. It just sucks that it had to happen that way. We did what we could to to get our car into Victory Lane.”

When asked about the final lap, Sawalich added: “I don’t know what happened in (Turn) 1. I don’t know if I overshot it or — I’m pretty sure I got ran into. It is what it is. It was a good race.”

At the checkered flag, Sawalich was just 0.066s ahead of Eckes with Day within 0.156s of the win.

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Sonoma Starting Lineup: July 2025 (ARCA Menards Series)

ARCA Menards Series starting positions for Sonoma Raceway Later today, the ARCA Menards Series West takes the green flag in Sonoma, California. Now, the field rolls to the track for a round of qualifying to set the starting grid. View the Sonoma Starting lineup for the ARCA Menards Series below. Sonoma MenuARCA: Prac/Qual | RaceXfinity: Prac/Qual | RaceCup: Prac/Qual | […]

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ARCA Menards Series starting positions for Sonoma Raceway

Later today, the ARCA Menards Series West takes the green flag in Sonoma, California. Now, the field rolls to the track for a round of qualifying to set the starting grid.

View the Sonoma Starting lineup for the ARCA Menards Series below.

Sonoma Menu
ARCA: Prac/Qual | Race
Xfinity: Prac/Qual | Race
Cup: Prac/Qual | Race

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Sonoma Raceway
Starting Lineup
July 11, 2025
ARCA Menards Series

Pos | Driver

1. William Sawalich
1:17.507

2. Alon Day
1:17.518

3. Corey Day
1:17.948

4. Tyler Reif
1:18.181

5. Christian Eckes
1:18.398

6. Jack Wood
1:18.507

7. Caleb Shrader
1:18.731

8. Trevor Huddleston
1:19.159

9. Eric Nascimento
1:19.168

10. Kyle Keller
1:19.197

11. Dale Quarterley
1:19.234

12. Will Rodgers
1:19.458

13. Tanner Reif
1:20.134

14. Robbie Kennealy
1:20.167

15. Eric Johnson Jr
1:20.901

16. Jeff Anton
1:21.278

17. Todd Souza
1:21.406

18. Ryan Philpott
1:22.299

19. Davey Magras
1:22.954

20. Kaylee Bryson
1:23.089

21. Rodd Kneeland
1:23.172

22. Blake Lothian
1:31.170

23. David Smith
1:31.924

24. Jonathan Reaume
1:35.411

25. Spencer Gallagher
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Practice Results
July 11, 2025
ARCA Menards Series

Pos | Driver | Best Time

1. William Sawalich
1:17.5

2. Alon Day
1:18.2

3. Corey Day
1:18.2

4. Jack Wood
1:18.7

5. Tyler Reif
1:18.7

6. Will Rodgers
1:18.8

7. Dale Quarterly
1:19.0

8. Christian Eckes
1:19.0

9. Caleb Shrader
1:19.6

10. Kyle Keller
1:19.8

11. Eric Johnson Jr
1:20.0

12. Eric Nascimento
1:20.1

13. Todd Souza
1:20.4

14. Trevor Huddleston
1:20.5

15. Robbie Kennealy
1:20.6

16. Tanner Reif
1:20.6

17. Jeff Anton
1:21.6

18. Rodd Kneeland
1:23.3

19. Ryan Philpott
1:23.6

20. Kaylee Bryson
1:24.6

21. Davey Magras
1:25.7

22. Spencer Gallagher
1:26.4

23. Nick Joanides
1:27.2

24. Blake Lothian
1:30.4

25. David Smith
1:32.1

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Cody Ware car and equipment ‘killed on impact’ in NASCAR Chicago crash

To no surprise, the head-on impact sustained by Cody Ware in the NASCAR Cup Series street course race in Chicago was the hardest in the history of this current generation racing platform. “Pretty much everything from the interior of the car, as well as my gear, was killed on that impact,” Ware told SiriusXM NASCAR […]

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To no surprise, the head-on impact sustained by Cody Ware in the NASCAR Cup Series street course race in Chicago was the hardest in the history of this current generation racing platform.

“Pretty much everything from the interior of the car, as well as my gear, was killed on that impact,” Ware told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “So, thankfully, getting a new helmet, a new HANS, you know, there was a crack in the EPS foam inside the helmet, the HANS device was cracked, steering wheel, you know, got bent up pretty good as well.

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“So, I think it’s just a testimony to all the safety people that are selling us helmets and HANS, as well as steering wheels from Max Papis. And then my interior guys and all the guys at RWR who are building these race cars and keeping them safe.”

One of the biggest safety development challenges of the NextGen car has concerned the rigidity of the front and rear clips that both needed softening after the 2022 season. One such crash was Ware at Texas in 2022.

You know, unfortunately, this isn’t my first time getting into a gnarly wreck in the NextGen car,” Ware said. “I look back at 2022, and that’s all I had in my mind for those five seconds, it felt like the longest five seconds of my life. You know, when I took that frontal impact in the NextGen car back in 2022 at Texas, that was before a lot of updates in the front clip had been made to make sure that the crush zones were more significant and the chassis would definitely deform a lot more on those impacts.

“So, I just think that’s a testimony to the work that was done between then and now. Because I was pretty worried that whole way to the wall that it was going to be another injury-inducing incident like I had where I broke my foot at Texas. So, I think the progress with the safety of the Next Gen cars has definitely come a long way. Obviously, I don’t want to be the test dummy for that, but thankful to see a dramatic difference in what I felt with the frontal impact at Texas versus what I felt on Sunday in Chicago.”

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On Sunday in Chicago, Ware lost a brake rotor and was unable to slow hos car down at over 90 miles per hour approaching a tire barrier. Race control waited over 30 seconds to call a caution and NASCAR later admitted that it was a mistake born from a less than adequate communication process at the Grant Park street circuit.



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Shane van Gisbergen rockets to NASCAR Xfinity pole at Sonoma

JR Motorsports has locked out the front row for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway. Once again, Shane van Gisbergen earned pole position, lapping the track in 1:15.259s, over two tenths clear of teammate Connor Zilisch. These same two drivers finished 1-2 one week ago at the Chicago Street Course in a race […]

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JR Motorsports has locked out the front row for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway. Once again, Shane van Gisbergen earned pole position, lapping the track in 1:15.259s, over two tenths clear of teammate Connor Zilisch.

These same two drivers finished 1-2 one week ago at the Chicago Street Course in a race where SVG also started from pole position.

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Car is really, really good,” said van Gisbergen. “I was having fun out there … Looking forward to the race tomorrow.”

Van Gisbergen is also the defending winner of the Sonoma Xfinity race. On how the track has evolved since then, SVG said: “It’s hotter than last year, so it’s a bit slippery. The car is quite different from last year. Just trying to get used to that and how the car reacts. At Chicago, they weren’t too different but compared to what I had here last year, they are quite a bit different. Just trying to get it a bit centered but I feel good.”

As for Zilisch, he lamented some mistakes he made during his qualifying run, but added that there are no trophies for pole position as he shifted focus to the race on Saturday.

Behind SVG and Zilisch, Sam Mayer qualified third, Jesse Love fourth, and William Sawalich fifth. Sawalich was also the fastest driver in Group A, but that time was not quite good enough to get him onto the first two rows.

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Sammy Smith, Carson Kvapil, Brandon Jones, Sheldon Creed, and Justin Allgaier filled out the remainder of the top ten.

Austin J. Hill was the lone driver who failed to qualify, driving the No. 35 for Joey Gase Motorsports.

In qualifying, there were no major incidents, but several off-track moments. Will Rodgers spun while both Josh Bilicki and Kvapil ended up in the dirt at some point. Nick Sanchez really struggled, going off-track twice during his qualifying runs.

Taylor Gray suffered an engine failure, which means he will start from the rear of the field.

SVG now has five career pole positions in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with all of them coming at road/street courses.

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NASCAR weekend in Sonoma gets underway

WEEKEND OF FAST RACING. LISTEN, THAT’S JUST I LOVE THE SOUND. THE SOUND IS KILLER. IT’S VERY LOUD, LOUDER THAN I WAS REMEMBERING THAT IT WOULD BE. OH YEAH, IT’S LOUD. AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THESE FANS WANT. FRIDAY MARKS THE START OF THE RACE WEEKEND, WHERE FANS ARE BUILDING EXCITEMENT FOR SUNDAY’S CUP SERIES […]

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WEEKEND OF FAST RACING. LISTEN, THAT’S JUST I LOVE THE SOUND. THE SOUND IS KILLER. IT’S VERY LOUD, LOUDER THAN I WAS REMEMBERING THAT IT WOULD BE. OH YEAH, IT’S LOUD. AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THESE FANS WANT. FRIDAY MARKS THE START OF THE RACE WEEKEND, WHERE FANS ARE BUILDING EXCITEMENT FOR SUNDAY’S CUP SERIES RACE. JUDGING BY HIS LIGHTNING MCQUEEN SHOES WILL HARDEN, HIS FRIEND TREVOR BURNS COULDN’T WAIT ANY LONGER FOR THIS WEEKEND TO ARRIVE. I LOVE IT, I LOVE CARS, PERSONALLY, I’M A CAR GUY. THE ENGINEERING BEHIND IT. ANYTHING ON THE WEST COAST THAT WE CAN DRIVE TO? WE WE TRY TO GET TO IT. THE ANNUAL RACE IN SONOMA IS NASCAR’S ONLY STOP IN CALIFORNIA. IT DRAWS RACE FANS FROM ALL OVER THE WEST COAST TO THE HILLSIDE AND WINE COUNTRY, WHERE THERE ARE COUNTLESS THINGS FOR THEM TO EXPERIENCE. I LOVE THE CAMARADERIE AND EVERYBODY IS SO WELCOMING. IT’S BEEN A REALLY GREAT EXPERIENCE. REPORTER BUT WHAT HAPPENS ON THE TRACK WILL KEEP THEM GLUED TO THEIR SEATS. NORMALLY, DRIVERS ARE RACING AROUND AN OVAL WHERE PURE SPEED IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING, BUT THIS IS A ROAD COURSE, MEANING IT’S A WINDY CIRCUIT WITH MULTIPLE TURNS REALLY REQUIRING DRIVERS TO PUT THEIR SKILLS BEHIND THE WHEEL TO THE TEST. HARD CLOSE RACING, LIKE WHEN THEY’RE RACING RIGHT UP AGAINST EACH OTHER. THAT’S LIKE, THAT’S THE BEST YOU CAN GET. THAT’S WHAT I WANT TO SEE THIS WEEKEND. FANS SAY YOU WILL SEE MORE PRECISION AND FINESSE WITH HOW THEY PASS. THEY BELIEVE IT MEANS THE RACE WILL BE NOTHING SHORT OF ENTERTAINING. AND WHEN THOSE ENGINES ROAR, CHILLS CAN BE FELT AROUND THE CROWD. I JUST LOVE RACING IN GENERAL, YOU KNOW? I LOVE THE STRATEGY. I’M A DRIVER MYSELF. I LOVE TO RACE. AND YEAH, I, I CAN’T REALLY TELL YOU WHAT IT IS EXACTLY, BUT I JUST LOVE SEEING CARS GOING AROUND THE RACETRACK AND THAT’S ALL YOU NEED TO ENJOY. WEEKEND. THAT IS JUST SHIFTING INTO GEAR. IN SONOMA, RYAN CURRY KCRA THREE NEWS. AND LOCAL DRIVER KYLE LARSON OF ELK GROVE IS SET TO HIT THE TRACK TOMORROW FOR PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING FOR SUNDAY’S RACE.

At times, the only thing you could hear is the roar from the engines on the track. That’s exactly why race fans come to Sonoma every year. “It’s louder than I remember,” said Tammi Buna, a race fan from Livermore. “I love the camaraderie. Everybody is so welcoming. It’s been a really great experience.”The annual NASCAR event coming to Sonoma got underway Friday. The first day involved NASCAR subdivisions with the ARCA series race and qualifying for the Xfinity Series race on Saturday. It all builds up to the big event, which is Sunday’s Cup Series race. Kyle Larson from Elk Grove is looking to repeat as race winner. “I just love racing in general, I love the strategy,” said Trebor Burns, a race fan from Oregon. “I can’t really tell you what it is, I just love seeing cars go around a race track.” MORE | Loomis native Jack Wood takes on the track at Sonoma RacewayThat’s all you need when attending an event like this. The Sonoma track is also different than others on the season calendar. It is a road course that involves several turns going up and down the landscape on the hills of southern wine country. Fans say it is more exciting because it really demands the best from the drivers. “Hard close racing,” said Will Hart, a fan from the Bay Area. “When they are racing right up against each other, that is the best you can get.”See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

At times, the only thing you could hear is the roar from the engines on the track. That’s exactly why race fans come to Sonoma every year.

“It’s louder than I remember,” said Tammi Buna, a race fan from Livermore. “I love the camaraderie. Everybody is so welcoming. It’s been a really great experience.”

The annual NASCAR event coming to Sonoma got underway Friday. The first day involved NASCAR subdivisions with the ARCA series race and qualifying for the Xfinity Series race on Saturday. It all builds up to the big event, which is Sunday’s Cup Series race. Kyle Larson from Elk Grove is looking to repeat as race winner.

“I just love racing in general, I love the strategy,” said Trebor Burns, a race fan from Oregon. “I can’t really tell you what it is, I just love seeing cars go around a race track.”

MORE | Loomis native Jack Wood takes on the track at Sonoma Raceway

That’s all you need when attending an event like this. The Sonoma track is also different than others on the season calendar. It is a road course that involves several turns going up and down the landscape on the hills of southern wine country. Fans say it is more exciting because it really demands the best from the drivers.

“Hard close racing,” said Will Hart, a fan from the Bay Area. “When they are racing right up against each other, that is the best you can get.”

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