Events This Weekend at Sonoma's NASCAR Weekend ['Toyota/Save Mart 350']

If you're wondering what might be happening at Sonoma this weekend for NASCAR's Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, here's the low down on a few things:

On Thursday, it's the NASCAR Hauler Parade.

With more than 40 NASCAR Haulers making the procession, this unique parade starts off in Sacramento at 2 p.m., crosses the Tower Bridge and takes a lap around the State Capitol. Then they head south on Hwy. 80 and will show up at Sonoma raceway at approximately 4 p.m..

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Friday

Meet NASCAR Legends

Marvin Panch and Donnie Allison will have a Q&A and autograph session in the Wine Country Winner's Circle.  Look for that to start at 1:30 p.m.

Trackside Live at the SPEED Stage

Drop by the SPEED Stage, located in the main paddock, for one of their many shows.  I got on TV last year, maybe you can too!

And there are interactive games, & prizes and the possibilities of getting an autograph from Kristen Voda, Kyle Petty or Rutledge Wood!

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Qualifying

Pick-n-Pull Racing to Stop Hunger 200 Qualifying - 1:50 p.m.                                  
Toyota/Save Mart 350 Qualifying - 3:40 p.m.

NASCAR Driver Autograph Session – 5:30-6:15  Greg Biffle and Bobby Labonte will be at the Ticket Pit Stop behind the main grandstand on Friday from 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  The autograph session is FREE and open to all race fans.

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Saturday

Toyota/Save Mart 350 Practice – 9:30 a.m.

Toyota/Save Mart 350 Final Practice - 10:45 a.m.     

Pick-n-Pull Racing to Stop Hunger 200 (64 laps) - 12:45 p.m.                                  
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Sunday
Jimmie Johnson Q&A Session – 9:25 a.m.:  A special Q&A session inside Turn 11 on Sunday morning near the Sunoco station at Turn 11 no earlier than 8:15 a.m.

World Touring Car Championship Demonstartion Laps – 9:50 a.m.

eBay Motors Charity Auction – 10 a.m.:  Bid on the opportunity to take a parade lap around the road course during pre-race ceremonies with your favorite NASCAR driver including Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards.

All proceeds benefit Speedway Children's Charities.

Pre-Race NASCAR Legends Q&A Session with Donnie Allison and Marvin Panch – 10:20 a.m.

Patriot Jet Team Air Show – 10:50 a.m. (25 minutes)

Toyota/Save Mart 350 Pre-Race Show and Driver Introductions – 11:30 a.m.

Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (110 laps) – noon

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Other Things To Keep Your Eye Out For

Post-Race Track Walk:  30 minutes after the checkered flag falls on Sunday.  The walk will feature specially-painted lug nuts dropped around the road course, which are redeemable for a prize at the Ticket Pit Stop located behind the Main Grandstand.

Around The Paddock
Ride the Ferris Wheel:  Take a ride on the ferris wheel for just $2. All proceeds benefit Speedway Children's Charities.

Gourmet Food Trucks

The raceway, along with on-site caterer Levy Restaurants, will host more than 15 Bay Area gourmet food trucks during race weekend, giving fans a chance to sample a variety of local cuisine while enjoying the races.

The food trucks will line the hillside above Turn 9 of the road course, with fare from wood-fired pizza to ice cream to hand-rolled sushi.

Toyota Fan Zone

Located in the Turn 10 island where you can play on the remote-control race track and enter for a chance to win your own R/C car.

Check out the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Camry pace car and enter to win an autographed hood. Joey Logano (No. 20 The Home Depot Toyota) will appear at the display at 8:20 a.m. on Sunday.

Sprint Experience

Located in the heart of the main paddock, is the place to be. Meet Miss Sprint Cup, see the actual NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship trophy and experience the custom fan interactive zone.

Toyota PitPass

Toyota's interactive racing experience will be on-site all weekend in the main paddock.

Raceway Girls

Be sure and check out the popular Raceway Girls during race weekend, including Mariah, the star of monthly videos "Inside Track" and "Raceway Minute" on racesonoma.com.

Movies in 50 Acres

The raceway has partnered with Santa Rosa's Starry Movie Nights to bring an inflatable 15' x 25' screen to the 50 Acres campground on Friday and Saturday nights during race weekend.  Movies will be broadcast in high definition and will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. each night. 

Club 7 (TICKETED)

Club 7 is located above Turn 7 and will be open Saturday and Sunday. New for 2012, Club 7 will feature Kinder's BBQ. Below is a list of appearances throughout the weekend. For more information, visit www.racesonoma.com/club7

Saturday:
10:15 a.m. – Raceway Girls
10:45 a.m.- Miss Sprint Cup
12:45 p.m. – NASCAR driver Reagan Smith
1 p.m. – NASCAR Driver Juan Pablo Montoya

Sunday:
8:55 a.m. - NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick
9: 15 a.m. – Grand Marshal Tony La Russa
9:45 a.m. – NASCAR legends Donnie Allison and Marvin Panch

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