
Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for 2026 Sonoma NASCAR race
NASCAR has announced the starting grid for the 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Shane van Gisbergen's first pole of the season and a competitive 38‑driver field.
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NASCAR has announced the starting grid for the 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Shane van Gisbergen's first pole of the season and a competitive 38‑driver field.

NASCAR announced its 2026 road‑course schedule, confirming a June doubleheader at Sonoma Raceway and a later appearance at Lime Rock Park, generating excitement among fans.

Ty Gibbs captured the pole position at Sonoma Raceway with a lap of 1:14.829, edging out Shane van Gisbergen and igniting a competitive field for the road‑course event.

Sam Mayer apologized after a restart error eliminated his chance at victory in San Diego, yet he stays 34 points ahead of the Chase bubble and is focused on turning the setback into a championship push.

Shane van Gisbergen topped the timing sheets but reported a loose wheel, while William Byron posted strong metrics and praised his car's ride quality. Erik Jones suffered two off‑road incidents, and Christopher Bell and Connor Zilisch also raised concerns.

Ty Gibbs grabs pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 as Joe Gibbs Racing dominates the Sonoma starting lineup, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying crash adds drama.

Bubba Wallace turned a mid‑race setback into a second‑place finish at Sonoma, earning praise from Denny Hamlin and reinforcing his position near the Chase cut line.

Austin Hill secured his first NASCAR O'Reilly Series road‑course victory in San Diego, a win that honors the late Kyle Busch and signals a pivotal moment for Richard Childress Racing.

Ty Gibbs claimed the pole for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Carson Hocevar alongside him, while a mix of front‑row and rear‑grid starters sets the stage for an unpredictable race.
Ty Gibbs secured pole position in the NASCAR Cup Sonoma race with a lap of 1:14.829s, beating Carson Hocevar by 0.025s. The top six were separated by less than a tenth of a second, while Christopher Bell’s wrist injury and Bubba Wallace’s early crash added further intrigue.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, with Brent Crews alongside him on the front row. The second row features Taylor Gray and Anthony Alfredo, while several competitors including Rajah Caruth and Jeb Burton will start 20th or lower.

NASCAR releases its 2026 entry list for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma, highlighting notable drivers and the event's significance as the final road‑course race of the season.

Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Preece, longtime on‑track adversaries, are poised to collide again in the opening round of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway, a battle that has already sparked social media fireworks.

Ty Gibbs will start at the front of the NASCAR Cup Series field at Sonoma Raceway after a standout qualifying run, crediting his practice work, iRacing and teammate Austin Green for his road‑course prowess

Former Australian Supercars champion Shane Van Gisbergen says NASCAR’s unpredictability and varied storylines make it a magnet for newcomers, especially amid the Formula 1 obsession.

Austin Hill captured his first road‑course win at San Diego, honoring the late Kyle Busch while giving Richard Childress Racing its first triumph since the driver’s death. The emotional victory also signals a surge of confidence for Hill as he looks ahead.

Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.025 seconds, while incidents involving Bubba Wallace and Cody Ware added drama.

Ty Gibbs secured the pole position as Carson Hocevar qualified second, while Bubba Wallace will start from the rear after a qualifying incident.
Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of Sunday’s NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, with a pole time of 74.829 seconds, while a new TNT broadcast crew takes over from Prime Video.

Ty Dillon looks to repeat last year’s upset of Denny Hamlin as the In‑Season Challenge begins its first round at Sonoma Raceway, a bracket‑style event where the winner walks away with a million dollars.

NASCAR has released the start times for its upcoming Sonoma Raceway weekend, marking the last road‑course dates for the Cup and O'Reilly Series in 2026.

The 2026 Sonoma Raceway event promises a $11.2 million purse, 36 drivers, and a dramatic points battle.
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position with a 1:14.829 lap, while qualifying details and broadcast information were released for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Erik Jones reflects on a season defined by clean performances, the impact of high‑profile investors, and upcoming races at Sonoma and Chicagoland, while his foundation partners with Dollar Tree to promote skin‑cancer awareness.