Ryan Blaney laid down a quick lap of 94.501 mph to top the charts in the lone Cup practice for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 on June 27, 2026. He is in search of his first win in wine country.
What happened?
Blaney's 10th trip to Sonoma Raceway is off to a solid start, with a lap time of 75.808 seconds.
Why it matters for Ryan Blaney
Blaney has finished no better than third in his nine prior appearances at the track, so a win would be a significant achievement.
What comes next?
Following Blaney is defending champion Kyle Larson, with a quick speed of 94.357 mph, and 23XI Racing teammates Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace.
The defending winner Shane van Gisbergen wrapped up the top-five with a 94.219 mph lap. Ty Gibbs, Ross Chastain, Chase Briscoe, and AJ Allmendinger also made the top 10.
Chris Buescher was the next-quickest Ford behind Blaney in 11th. Regular season championship contender Denny Hamlin slotted in 17th.
Erik Jones found himself off-track twice in the opening group, en route to a 35th-place effort. AJ Allmendinger also briefly found himself off-track in the closing moments of group two's session.
Ryan Blaney's practice result sets him up for a strong chance at his first Sonoma win. His speed and experience will be crucial in the upcoming race.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place on Sunday, with Blaney looking to capitalize on his strong practice performance.