
NASCAR Revs Up Sonoma Raceway for a Three-Day Spectacle
The weekend will feature Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and ARCA Menards West series, with near-perfect conditions for the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
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The weekend will feature Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and ARCA Menards West series, with near-perfect conditions for the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has become a part‑owner of NASCAR’s Legacy Motor Club, teaming up with Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson ahead of the 2027 Daytona 500 to fuse culinary creativity with motorsport fan engagement.

The NASCAR Cup Series converges on Sonoma Raceway for its fourth and final road race of the year. With elevation, tight turns and a history of surprise outcomes, the event offers rich storylines and valuable fantasy insights.

The Cup Series will race on the Sonoma road course this weekend, featuring a 32‑driver, $1 million bracket challenge that pits last year’s champion against rising star Ty Gibbs.

Three high‑profile drivers are absent from the upcoming Sonoma event, prompting a return to a more traditional roster of championship contenders.

NASCAR’s Sonoma Raceway is forecast to deliver warm, dry conditions across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ensuring a full schedule of practice, qualifying and the Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 under clear skies.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season marks the second year of a seven‑year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal, introducing new venues, schedule changes and unchanged commentary talent.
John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones prepare for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, each bringing distinct histories and new storylines.

Dodge aims to return to NASCAR as early as 2027, accelerating development while facing tight deadlines and manufacturing challenges.

With Shane van Gisbergen tipped as the top road‑course talent, the article examines his rivals, the teams vying for supremacy, and the sleepers who could upset the odds in the final NASCAR race.

Shane van Gisbergen led 97 laps last year and outpaced Chase Briscoe, and now he eyes a repeat at the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350, while betting analysts highlight Briscoe as a top play.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has become a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR team that also counts Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and musician Darius Rucker among its stakeholders. The collaboration promises new content, merchandise and a broader cultural footprint.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is set to reshape fan experiences and merchandise for the Legacy Motor Club, alongside country singer Darius Rucker and current drivers Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek.

Corey Heim captured his maiden Cup Series victory, becoming the first part‑time driver to win since Shane van Gisbergen in 2023, and now faces a unique scheduling twist.

Kevin Magnussen’s NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Coronado Street Course produced a fastest lap and a 27th‑place finish, while Trackhouse Racing announced it will skip the No. 91 Chevrolet at Sonoma, underscoring a charter‑only lineup.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has taken a strategic ownership stake in Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR team that will field two Cup Series entries and collaborate with Food Network on lifestyle programming.

A family‑friendly gathering at the RE/MAX Right Choice office will let fans meet NASCAR Whelan Modified Tour driver Teddy Hodgdon, view his race car, and enjoy a catered breakfast, with donations welcomed for the sponsor‑supported race team.

During the San Diego NASCAR Cup Series race, Carson Hocevar questioned Tyler Reddick’s handling of Corey Heim, sparking a public exchange that reflects broader tensions in the sport.

Daniel Suárez, once written off after leaving Trackhouse, now leads a resurgence at Spire Motorsports, posting career‑best finishes and positioning himself for a Chase berth.
NASCAR will stage a three‑day event at Sonoma Raceway, featuring the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Cup race on June 28, the General Tire 150 for the ARCA Menards Series West on June 26, and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on June 27. The lineup includes entries by Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, with the Cup race’s 110‑lap, 218.9‑mile distance potentially shaping the playoff picture.

In a recent interview, Brad Keselowski confirmed that RFK Racing remains locked into a long‑term agreement with Ford, quashing speculation about a possible move to Dodge.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will air on TNT for the next five weeks, with Marty Smith hosting the pre‑ and post‑race studio program alongside Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray. The existing commentary trio of Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte remains unchanged, and the upcoming Sonoma event marks the season’s last road‑course race.
The Chicago‑based NASCAR event will showcase a Bugs Bunny‑themed car driven by Bubba Wallace, sponsored by Upper Deck and linked to Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, blending pop‑culture nostalgia with competitive motorsport.

The team enters the 20th points race at Sonoma, aiming to extend a legacy of road‑course victories while the In‑Season Tournament begins.