Every NASCAR fan has that one loss they’ll never forget — the one that still stings years later. Sonoma Raceway has seen more than its fair share. From strategic blunders to heartbreaking chokes, this track has delivered some of the most gut-wrenching defeats in modern NASCAR history.
- A past champion nearly pulls off a miracle… and ends up third
- A fuel-saving miscalculation costs a dominant Marcus Ambrose a certain win
- Denny Hamlin fumbles away victory at the final turn to a retiring legend
- Ricky Rudd wins the race, but NASCAR says otherwise
This video dives into the greatest “almost” stories at Sonoma, from drivers who were robbed, outsmarted themselves, or simply cracked under pressure. It’s not just about who won, but about those who should have. From Kurt Busch’s emotional Phoenix Racing run to Robbie Gordon’s all-time implosions, these aren’t just losses, they’re the kind that define careers. So tell us, which loss still breaks your heart as a fan? Jump into the video, relive the chaos, and drop your pick in the comments.
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