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Shane van Gisbergen continues to dominate road courses, while Tyler Reddick's season unravels, and Denny Hamlin eyes gains. With Tony Stewart's legacy in focus and eero sponsoring the new Chicago event, the series heads into an exciting stretch.
Connor Zilisch finished seventh at Sonoma, a milestone after a string of near‑misses on road courses.
Shane van Gisbergen's recent top‑five finish at Nashville and the series' return to Chicagoland Speedway set the stage for a tight playoff battle.
At Sonoma Raceway, Penske’s lineup delivered a blend of progress and setback, with Cindric breaking into the top‑15 and Blaney cementing another top‑10 run.
Shane van Gisbergen captured his second victory of the season at Sonoma, boosting Trackhouse Racing’s position, while safety adjustments to short‑track bumpers and cross‑series events spark further conversation.
Connor Zilisch’s seventh‑place run at Sonoma Raceway marks his debut top‑10 in the NASCAR Cup Series, highlighting both his rapid ascent and the challenges his team continues to navigate.
Shane van Gisbergen victorious at Sonoma, thanks sponsors, aims for Chase.
Shane van Gisbergen won at Sonoma, securing a top‑16 spot, while Tyler Reddick’s points advantage evaporated, Denny Hamlin seized the lead, Connor Zilisch finished seventh, and Joey Logano’s playoff streak faces an uncertain future.
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the NASCAR Cup Series road course event at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps before crossing the finish line in first place. The New Zealand driver celebrated with a burnout, acknowledging the strong effort of his competitors.
After a dramatic crash in San Diego, Shane van Gisbergen rebounded at Sonoma Raceway in June 2026, scoring his second Cup Series win of the season and moving to 14th in the standings.
Shane van Gisbergen edged Chase Briscoe at Sonoma Raceway, securing his 12th road‑course win and moving ahead of the Chase cut‑line, while Denny Hamlin’s late spin dropped him to 26th, preserving his one‑point championship edge.
Shane Van Gisbergen won the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, driving the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed his eighth Sonoma road‑course win, tying Tony Stewart for second on the all‑time list, while Ty Gibbs and Kyle Larson delivered strong performances in a tightly contested NASCAR Cup Series event.
Van Gisbergen's dominant performance at Sonoma Raceway underscored his road‑course mastery and kept the championship battle tightly contested.
Shane van Gisbergen won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway by 0.357 seconds, tying Tony Stewart for second on the all‑time road‑course wins list. Denny Hamlin overtook Tyler Reddick in the points standings, while Tyler Reddick finished last due to a mechanical issue. NASCAR’s next race will be at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
Van Gisbergen's weekend sweep at Sonoma Raceway culminated in a tense final lap showdown, reshaping the championship picture as Denny Hamlin seized the points lead despite a 26th‑place finish.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed a commanding win at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick and others faced pivotal moments that could influence the championship race.
A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway saw Shane van Gisbergen take his 11th road‑course win, reshaping the championship picture.
Shane van Gisbergen clinches the Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs wins both stages and Denny Hamlin tops the revised championship standings.
Shane van Gisbergen captured his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season at Sonoma Raceway, leading 76 of 110 laps and positioning himself one triumph away from tying Jeff Gordon’s road‑course record. Denny Hamlin moved into the points lead as Tyler Reddick’s early exit reshaped the championship picture.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, leading 75 laps and edging out Chase Briscoe. Ty Gibbs finished third with 54 points and Christopher Bell fifth with 50 points.
On June 28, 2026, Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win of the season at Sonoma Raceway, dominating 74 of 110 laps and joining an elite group of road‑course champions.
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 laps and edged Chase Briscoe by less than a second to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350, kicking off the new In‑Season Challenge with a full field of 35 drivers.
Shane van Gisbergen led most laps and held off Chase Briscoe to claim his eighth road course win at Sonoma, cementing his status as the premier driver on twisty tracks and setting the stage for the upcoming oval showdown.