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Legendary NASCAR Broadcaster Mike Joy to Compete in Historic Trans Am at Sonoma Raceway During Toyota/Save Mart 350 Weekend – Speedway Digest

NASCAR on FOX lead announcer Mike Joy is trading the broadcast booth for the driver’s seat during one of the biggest weekends in wine country racing. Joy will join the Historic Trans Am Series at Sonoma Raceway, racing alongside his son Scott during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR weekend, July 11–13. Best known as the […]

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NASCAR on FOX lead announcer Mike Joy is trading the broadcast booth for the driver’s seat during one of the biggest weekends in wine country racing. Joy will join the Historic Trans Am Series at Sonoma Raceway, racing alongside his son Scott during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR weekend, July 11–13.

Best known as the voice of the NASCAR Cup Series on FOX, Joy will suit up to compete in a fully restored 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, a historic car originally raced by Jerry Thompson for Tony DeLorenzo’s Owens Corning Racing Team with factory backing. Sonoma’s own Chris Drysdale will prep the car.

The Historic Trans Am Series features a remarkable collection of restored race cars from the golden era of American road racing—1966 to 1972—when names like Parnelli Jones, Dan Gurney, Mark Donohue, George Follmer, and Sam Posey ruled the track in Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers. These iconic muscle cars will race on Friday and Saturday and remain on display for fans to enjoy on Sunday.

NASCAR weekend’s racing action kicks off Friday with the ARCA Menards Series West, continues Saturday with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Historic Trans Am, and culminates Sunday with the main event – the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race broadcasted live on TNT at 12:30 p.m. PT.

Tickets, premium, upgrades, camping, and parking options for NASCAR weekend in Sonoma are available at SonomaRaceway.com or by calling (800) 870-RACE [7223].

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Company that makes NASCAR Martinsville grandfather clock set to close

Martinsville Speedway is one of the oldest tracks on the NASCAR schedule, and it was part of the original eight-race season in 1949. The historic half-mile hosts two Cup races every year and is part of the Round of 8 playoff round. Since 1964, the track known as the ‘paperclip’ has given out a very […]

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Martinsville Speedway is one of the oldest tracks on the NASCAR schedule, and it was part of the original eight-race season in 1949. The historic half-mile hosts two Cup races every year and is part of the Round of 8 playoff round.

Since 1964, the track known as the ‘paperclip’ has given out a very special trophy to the winner — a grandfather clock. The first recipient was Fred Lorenzen, who won the 1964 race from pole position. He actually swept the Martinsville races that year, leading an astonishing 980 out of 1,000 laps between the two races.

The Ridgeway Clock brand that produced the iconic prize was later sold to Howard Miller in 2004, which has continued making the clocks, as well as cabinets and other pieces of furniture. 

Daniel Hemric, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet

Daniel Hemric, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet

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However, the company that supplies these grandfather clocks is set to close, per a recent report. President and CEO Howard J. Miller, the grandson of the 100-year-old company’s founder, claims it was “unsustainable” to carry on. 

He went on to say that they have been hurt by the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, making it far more expensive for them to purchase some essential components for the clocks. 

“Our business has been directly impacted by tariffs that have increased the cost of essential components unavailable domestically and driven specialty suppliers out of business, making it unsustainable for us to continue our operations,” he said in a statement.

While Miller would still entertain offers, he has yet to find a new buyer for the company. It’s unclear what this means for the Martinsville clock tradition on NASCAR race weekends, but they can of course look for a new supplier if needed.

Public reaction

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacted to the closure with the following social media post: “Whomever makes the next version better make them exactly like the previous versions. Don’t get cute and f*** this up.”

Mike Joy, who is the lead commentator for NASCAR on FOX, also responded to the news, including a bit of history:

“When we first visited Ridgeway Clocks for TNN (early ’90s) the clocks were made there, and a star employee was chosen to present the special “Speedway Clock” to the race winner … When we returned for FOX (early ’00’s) the clocks were still assembled and finished in Ridgheway, using components made in China … When ISC (NASCAR) bought the track, they dissolved the association with Ridgeway Clocks. Drivers were mad, so ISC started buying finished clocks from stores to present to race winners … Howard Miller Co in Michigan bought the Ridgeway Clock brand and closed the factory in Ridgeway. The building is still abandoned … Today, Howard Miller announced (unless a buyer is found), it will shut down at the end of this year. Their brands, including Howard Miller, Ridgeway and Hekman will disappear. Very sad.”

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NASCAR Qualifying Order: Sonoma Raceway (July 2025)

Sonoma Raceway qualifying orders and practice groups for NASCAR weekend NASCAR is rolling into the hills of California. The 2.52-mile road course of Sonoma Raceway hosts the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series West. View the NASCAR qualifying order for Sonoma Raceway below. Sonoma TV Schedule: July 2025 (NASCAR) NASCAR Cup SeriesQualifying […]

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Sonoma Raceway qualifying orders and practice groups for NASCAR weekend

NASCAR is rolling into the hills of California. The 2.52-mile road course of Sonoma Raceway hosts the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series West.

View the NASCAR qualifying order for Sonoma Raceway below.

Sonoma TV Schedule: July 2025 (NASCAR)

NASCAR Cup Series
Qualifying Order

Pos | Driver | Metric Score

1. Todd Gilliland
35.600

2. Brad Keselowski
34.300

3. Cole Custer
33.300

4. Austin Dillon
33.000

5. Noah Gragson
30.900

6. Carson Hocevar
30.800

7. Josh Berry
30.400

8. Michael McDowell
29.300

9. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
29.200

10. Cody Ware
29.000

11. Daniel Suarez
29.000

12. William Byron
28.300

13. Justin Haley
24.700

14. Katherine Legge
24.400

15. Ty Dillon
23.600

16. Bubba Wallace
23.500

17. Austin Cindric
23.400

18. Erik Jones
22.900

19. Riley Herbst
22.400

Group 2

20. Chase Briscoe
18.800

21. Christopher Bell
18.600

22. Zane Smith
17.000

23. John Hunter Nemechek
16.500

24. Chris Buescher
15.900

25. Chase Eliott
11.800

26. Joey Logano
11.300

27. Ryan Blaney
10.500

28. Kyle Larson
10.000

29. Ross Chastain
9.400

30. Ryan Preece
9.100

31. AJ Allmendinger
9.000

32. Shane van Gisbergen
8.800

33. Kyle Busch
8.600

34. Alex Bowman
8.600

35. Ty Gibbs
7.100

36. Denny Hamlin
4.000

37. Tyler Reddick
3.600

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Credit: SONOMA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 08: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 at Sonoma Raceway on June 08, 2024 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Qualifying Order

Pos | Driver | Metric Score

1. Sage Karam
39.800

2. Kris Wright
39.500

3. Austin J Hill
35.100

4. Corey Day
34.400

5. Josh Bilicki
34.100

6. William Sawalich
34.000

7. Anthony Alfredo
32.100

8. Ryan Sieg
31.100

9. Brad Perez
30.900

10. Connor Mosack
28.400

11. Jeremy Clements
28.300

12. Taylor Gray
27.400

13. Matt DiBenedetto
26.800

14. Riley Herbst
26.600

15. Ryan Ellis
26.500

16. Parker Retzlaff
25.200

17. Jeb Burton
22.200

18. Kyle Sieg
21.500

19. Blaine Perkins
21.300

20. Will Rogers
21.200

Group 2

21. Daniel Dye
18.700

22. Austin Green
18.000

23. Brandon Jones
17.100

24. Justin Allgaier
16.400

25. Alex Labbe
16.200

26. Christian Eckes
15.300

27. Dean Thompson
14.900

28. Josh Williams
14.000

29. Brennan Poole
13.000

30. Harrison Burton
13.000

31. Carson Kvapil
13.000

32. Shane van Gisbergen
11.200

33. Sammy Smith
7.000

34. Sam Mayer
6.800

35. Nick Sanchez
6.500

36. Jesse Love
5.700

37. Sheldon Creed
4.800

38. Austin Hill
3.700

39. Connor Zilisch
2.000

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Brent Crews – Rockingham Speedway – ARCA Menards Series
ARCA Menards Series West
Entry List

#1
Robbie Kennealy

#3
Todd Souza

#4
Eric Nascimento

#5
Eric Johnson Jr

#6
Caleb Shrader

#7
Corey Day

#8
Jeff Anton

#13
Tanner Reif

#14
Davey Magras

#16
Jack Wood

#17
Kaylee Bryson

#18
William Sawalich

#19
Christian Eckes

#23
Spencer Gallagher

#24
Tyler Reif

#25
Alon Day

#32
Dale Quarterley

#50
Trevor Huddleston

#51
Blake Lothian

#52
Ryan Philpott

#68
Rodd Kneeland

#71
Kyle Keller

#72
Jonathan Reaume

#77
Nick Joanides

#88
Will Rodgers

#05
David Smith

Sonoma TV Schedule: July 2025 (NASCAR)

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Chase Elliott was fired up with his spotter in Chicago (Video)

After an incident, Chase Elliott was worked up on the team radio On Sunday, NASCAR raced on the Chicago Street Course. With a narrow track, blind corners and carnage to be likely, spotters are super important. Chase Elliott was in a side-by-side battle outside the top 20 when a car spun ahead. The car was […]

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After an incident, Chase Elliott was worked up on the team radio

On Sunday, NASCAR raced on the Chicago Street Course. With a narrow track, blind corners and carnage to be likely, spotters are super important.

Chase Elliott was in a side-by-side battle outside the top 20 when a car spun ahead. The car was stuck in the tire barrier.

Elliott’s spotter jumped on the radio telling him to go right. However, Austin Cindric, the car ahead, checked up drastically. Elliott drove hard into his back bumper.

After the incident, Elliott was heated…

Radio communications

With a crash ahead, the spotter jumped on the radio, “Stay right. Stay right.”

Chase Elliott stated over the radio, “It’s killed. Absolutely killed.”

Elliott: “Is it pushed in bad on the grill, Alan?”

Alan responded, “It’s fine. The tires are straight. Run it.”

Moments later, Elliott was fired up, “I need to know somebody (expletive) crashed not ‘go right’ Like, something’s happened. Does me zero (expletive) good.”

The spotter returned with a simple response, “10-4.”

Watch the exchange below.

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NASCAR’s Cook Out Clash set to return to Bowman Gray Stadium

NASCAR has announced that the Cook Out Clash will be returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem to open the 2026 season. The fast food restaurant chain Cook Out, which was founded in Greensboro, will return as the title sponsor. The 2025 format featured a 200-lap main race with a 22-car field, determined by heats […]

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NASCAR has announced that the Cook Out Clash will be returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem to open the 2026 season. The fast food restaurant chain Cook Out, which was founded in Greensboro, will return as the title sponsor.

The 2025 format featured a 200-lap main race with a 22-car field, determined by heats and a Last Chance Qualifier. It was the first time
Bowman Gray had hosted NASCAR’s top division in more than 50 years, with Chase Elliott winning over Ryan Blaney.

A cornerstone of NASCAR history, Bowman Gray has held races since 1949, with past Cup events from 1958-1971.





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SSR Motorsports, All Balls Racing Sponsor Pit Bike Racing at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

Press Release | July 10, 2025 Pit bike racing will be expanded at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, with SSR Motorsports coming in as the title sponsor and All Balls Racing joining as the presenting sponsor of the two-day competition. Photo by Mariah Lacy/Courtesy of the AMA This is a press release from the AMA Pickerington, […]

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Press Release | July 10, 2025

Pit bike racing will be expanded at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, with SSR Motorsports coming in as the title sponsor and All Balls Racing joining as the presenting sponsor of the two-day competition.

SSR Motorsports, All Balls Racing Sponsor Pit Bike Racing at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 DistributionPhoto by Mariah Lacy/Courtesy of the AMA

This is a press release from the AMA

Pickerington, OH (July 10, 2025) — After a successful inaugural running at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in 2024, pit bike racing will be expanded at this year’s event, with SSR Motorsports coming in as the title sponsor and All Balls Racing joining as the presenting sponsor of the two-day competition.

“With pit bike racing taking place on Friday and Saturday evening during Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, we anticipate some outstanding battles for AMA No. 1 plates,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier said. “We greatly appreciate SSR Motorsports and All Balls Racing for their support of this expanded racing effort!”

Eight classes will compete for AMA national titles, with the No. 1 plates on the line in the 110 Stock, 110 Stock Unlimited, 12-Inch Open, Vet, Vintage Minicycle, Women, Trailbike and Industry classes.

For more information on pit bike racing at VMD, visit VintageMotorcycleDays.com/racing/pitbike-racing/.

SSR Motorsports has emerged as one of the top manufacturers of pit bikes and dirt bikes since its creation in 2002. Visit www.ssrmotorsports.com/ for more on SSR Motorsports.

All Balls Racing is a major brand in the aftermarket powersports industry and is one of the largest global suppliers of aftermarket parts for the powersports industry. Learn more about All Balls Racing at www.allballsracing.com/ .

Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution has plenty of other exciting happenings, with North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, vendor displays, demo rides and much more! Stay tuned to vintagemotorcycledays.com/ and the official VMD social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for all of the details.

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NASCAR 2025 Sonoma Race TV schedule: Where to watch, free live stream

NASCAR arrives at the Sonoma Raceway this weekend, for the three action-packed races culminating in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, July 13. It’s the second consecutive road course weekend in a row, and also marks Round 3 of the In-Season Challenge. There will be televised practices and qualifying races throughout the weekend leading up […]

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NASCAR arrives at the Sonoma Raceway this weekend, for the three action-packed races culminating in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, July 13. It’s the second consecutive road course weekend in a row, and also marks Round 3 of the In-Season Challenge.

There will be televised practices and qualifying races throughout the weekend leading up to the Toyota/Save Mart 350. 2025 Sonoma weekend includes racing events for the ARCA Menards West Series (General Tire 200) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250) along with the NASCAR Cup Series.

NASCAR’s 2025 Sonoma Race Televised Schedule

Friday, July 11

Xfinity Series Practice, 4 p.m. on The CW (STREAM)

Xfinity Series Qualifying, 5:10 p.m. on The CW (STREAM)

ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200, 6:30 p.m. on FLORACING

Saturday, July 12

Cup Series Practice, 1:35 p.m. on truTV (STREAM)

Cup Series Qualifying, 2:40 p.m. on truTV (STREAM)

NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250, 4:30 p.m. on The CW (STREAM)

Sunday, July 13

NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350, 3:30 p.m. on TNT (STREAM)

Where to watch the Toyota/Save Mart 350, all Sonoma events

Turner-owned networks TNT, TBS and truTV have taken over NASCAR broadcasting for the back half of the season, which means DirecTV (free trial) has become the best bet for fans looking to watch NASCAR without cable TV. Sling and Hulu + Live TV also carry the channels, but fuboTV is no longer a viable option.

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The one exception is the ARCA West race, on Friday, which airs exclusively on the FLORACING streaming service.

What to know about the Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma Raceway, nestled in the rolling vineyards of Northern California, is the West Coast’s premier road‑course track since its debut in 1989. It’s a challenging 1.99‑mile, 12‑turn layout with its significant elevation changes that has produced memorable races. The Toyota/Save Mart 350, held annually in mid‑July, is the only Cup event in California and features 110 laps (218.9 miles).

Kyle Larson has Sonoma victories in 2021 and again last year, but in 2023, Martin Truex Jr. dominated the race, leading 51 laps en route to victory. Historically, legends like Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Rusty Wallace have left their mark here, reflecting the race’s reputation for requiring finesse and patience.

This year’s race, the 20th on the calendar, offers significant prize money—$11 million-plus—and serves as the third event in NASCAR’s new In‑Season Challenge. Shane van Gisbergen looks like a strong favorite thanks to momentum from recent road‑course success, including victory at Chicago last week. But Kyle Larson, with three wins on the season, remains a perennial threat that cannot be ignored.

Can I bet on the Toyota/Save Mart 350?

Yes, you can bet on NASCAR from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.

Shane Van Gisbergen is favored again to win, thanks to his success on road courses this season. After last weekend’s win in Chicago, Van Gisbergen is +130 to win his third road course of the year.

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