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Toyota Save Mart 350 Weather: What Kind of Weather Conditions will the NASCAR Drivers Expect?

Published 06/12/2022, 1:30 PM EDT

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This weekend is the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Sonoma Raceway. This will offer several drivers a chance to try and secure more spots in the 2022 Cup Series Playoffs. Of course, before every race, there is always a wary eye kept on the weather, in case it plays spoilsport. For any driver, wet weather conditions make situations very tricky, as it is a test of their skill.

Fortunately for NASCAR, there seems to be little chance of that happening this weekend. As per reports, the conditions will be cool and pleasant, with temperatures around the region of 23°C. There is also a 24% chance of race, so the drivers can compete without interruptions. Of course, qualifying comes first, and the conditions will be dry and perfect for racing.

What to expect from the NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma

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Naturally, the drivers are keen to go racing on the road course. The favorites for the race are Martin Truex Jr, who won three times, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Larson.

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Larson is the most recent race winner, having triumphed in 2021, but there are many other candidates who could win. This includes Chase Elliott, who is well-known for his road course prowess. Even the likes of Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin are in fine form.

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It is also worth mentioning that Larson is a California native, which is another reason why he is one of the favorites. Of course, it is very difficult to predict who will win the race, as there are many teams who are in contention. One also has to wonder if we will get a new winner or a repeat winner.

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In all honesty, this has been one of the most exciting and competitive seasons to date. So far, there have been 13 different race winners, which could be quite tricky for the Playoff situation.

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Dhruv George is a senior Motorsports author for EssentiallySports, having authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, Tennis, NFL, and eSports. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino.
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