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Jeff Gordon is the undisputed king of Sonoma Raceway, and this year’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 will mark the NASCAR legend’s final visit to the challenging road course as a full-time driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
As a highlight of the NASCAR race weekend in Sonoma, Gordon will be featured in a free 20-minute question-and-answer session on Saturday, June 27, of the NASCAR race weekend. This session is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will take place on stage in front of the Main Grandstand near the start/finish line.
Gordon, a native of nearby Vallejo, holds almost every significant NASCAR track record in Sonoma, including most wins (five), most pole positions (five), most top-five finishes (14) and most laps led (440). In 22 Sonoma starts, Gordon has 17 top-10 finishes and is the top money earner at $3,307,604.
“This is one of my favorite trips of the year,” said Gordon, driver of the No. 24 AARP Member Advantages Chevrolet SS, who was inducted into the Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame in 2006. “We’ve had a lot of success here, and I get the opportunity to see family and friends. And the reception from the fans is always fantastic.”
All Track Pass season ticket holders, weekend-pass holders and campers will receive a free credential for stage-front access to the Q&A. Fans who have already purchased a Sunday ticket can get a Saturday ticket for just $24, which includes access to the Main Grandstand to watch the Q&A. To take advantage of this, call 800-870-RACE (7223).
The raceway is working on a number of tributes to the honor Gordon during the Toyota/Save Mart 350, June 26-28. Tickets are still available for NASCAR’s only visit to Northern California, as well a great camping and transportation packages. Call 800-870-RACE (7223) or visit www.racesonoma.com/nascar for more information or to purchase tickets.
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