Ty Gibbs claimed the pole position for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Sonoma Raceway, posting a blistering lap of 74.829 seconds. The performance marked his third career pole in the premier series and ended a streak that had seen Shane van Gisbergen dominate the previous Sonoma qualifying sessions.
Carson Hocevar had been the early pacesetter, topping the leaderboard before Gibbs eclipsed him with a faster run. The final top five was rounded out by Kyle Larson in fourth, while Michael McDowell and Ross Chastain secured fifth and sixth spots respectively, setting the stage for a competitive race.
A Surprise Upset in Qualifying
The session featured several twists, including a crash for Bubba Wallace that brought his qualifying attempt to an abrupt end. Noah Gragson was also sidelined after his brake fluid boiled during practice, preventing him from taking a timed lap. Despite the setbacks, Tyler Reddick, the current points leader, managed to qualify 11th, while Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott will start from 14th and 18th positions.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 is scheduled to start shortly after 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, with pre‑race coverage kicking off at 2:30 p.m. ET on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Fans can expect a deep field of talent, including Joey Logano, who emerged as the highest‑qualifying Ford driver, and Connor Zilisch, who will also be on the grid.