Shane van Gisbergen claimed victory in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, marking the 18th event of the season and the opening round of the series’ In-Season Challenge.
A Tight Battle for the Podium
Chase Briscoe finished second, Ty Biggs took third and Kyle Larson crossed fourth, while Christopher Bell completed the top five. The competition was fierce, with several high‑profile drivers such as Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and William Byron battling in the mid‑pack.
The result highlighted the depth of the field and set an energetic tone for the remainder of the season, as points begin to shape the championship picture.
What’s Next on the Schedule
NASCAR will travel to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, for the eero 400 on July 5, the second round of the In-Season Challenge, which will be broadcast on TNT.
A week later, the series returns to Atlanta’s Echopark Speedway for the Quaker State 400 on July 12, marking round three of the challenge and another TNT telecast.
Fans can look forward to continued on‑track action as the schedule progresses and the stakes rise.