NASCAR is trading city streets for vineyard views this weekend, but Sonoma Raceway isn’t just serving up scenic racing. The track is adding some serious culinary star power to Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 with a celebrity chef who knows wine country better than most locals.
Tyler Florence has been named Grand Marshal for the July 13 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, where he’ll deliver the iconic pre-race command. The choice makes perfect sense when you look at his deep connection to the area.
Why Is Tyler Florence the Perfect Choice for Sonoma’s Grand Marshal?
Florence was born in Greenville, South Carolina, but became a culinary phenomenon in Sonoma. He spent two decades in Wine Country and became an icon with his creative dishes, passion for fresh, local produce, and deep community ties.
The 54-year-old owns and operates many popular restaurants around the Bay Area. He’s best known for San Francisco’s Wayfare Tavern and Miller & Lux at Chase Center, where he puts a modern spin on classic American dishes, especially steaks…