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The second round of NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge features head‑to‑head battles that could reshape the playoff picture, spotlighting emerging form and the series’ push toward oval mastery.
Dover Motor Speedway has installed a plaque to mark Kyle Busch’s last NASCAR win, a victory achieved just days before his fatal accident, while tributes continue at Sonoma and beyond.
Shane van Gisbergen is navigating NASCAR’s oval circuits with growing confidence, while Kyle Larson prepares for the much‑anticipated comeback of racing at Chicagoland Speedway.
After winning the first five races, Tyler Reddick’s lead eroded due to mechanical issues, allowing Denny Hamlin to overtake him and take the championship lead by one point.
Shane van Gisbergen’s improving performance on oval tracks, his crew chief’s emphasis on qualifying, and NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway set the stage for a pivotal playoff battle.
Shane van Gisbergen’s recent progress on NASCAR’s oval circuits has positioned him within striking distance of the playoffs, even as the series prepares to revisit Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year hiatus.
Shane van Gisbergen is climbing the NASCAR Cup Series standings on oval tracks, securing his first top‑five finish at Nashville and aiming for a Chase spot as the series revives its presence at Chicagoland Speedway.
Denny Hamlin reclaimed the points lead by a single point after a power‑steering failure dropped Tyler Reddick, while Shane van Gisbergen’s victory and Ty Gibbs’ podium reshaped the standings ahead of the Chicagoland showdown.
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps at Sonoma, edging Chase Briscoe by 0.357 seconds. The victory moves him to 14th in points and sets up a showdown at Chicagoland Speedway.
Austin Cindric’s climb to stage points and Ryan Blaney’s early top‑10 surge highlighted the Sonoma race, while Joey Logano’s handling woes limited his progress.
Shane van Gisbergen led most of the final laps at Sonoma Raceway, clinching his second victory of the season and cementing his status as the premier road‑course driver in the Cup Series.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed victory at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps and celebrating with a burnout as his team praised the turnaround from a difficult practice.
Shane van Gisbergen swept the weekend at Sonoma, securing his second victory of the 2026 season while edging toward a historic nine‑win road‑course tally.
AJ Allmendinger’s 16th‑place finish and Ty Dillon’s 35th‑place result at Sonoma highlighted early‑season challenges for Kaulig Racing, while the series looks ahead to Chicagoland.
Shane van Gisbergen led most of the race at Sonoma to secure his second victory of the season, while Denny Hamlin surged to the points lead despite a 26th‑place finish.
Chase Briscoe finished runner‑up in a dramatic duel with Shane van Gisbergen, while teammates Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell secured top‑five spots and Denny Hamlin seized the championship points lead.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of 83 laps and extending his record as the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 marks the start of a five‑race, $1 million tournament that will test the technical prowess of NASCAR’s top road‑course drivers.
Shane van Gisbergen led most laps and fended off Chase Briscoe to win the NASCAR road course event at Sonoma, moving into the playoff picture and highlighting the series’ shifting dynamics.
Tyler Reddick's loss to Alex Bowman and Denny Hamlin's survival set the stage for a dramatic second round at Chicagoland Speedway
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps to win at Sonoma, while Tyler Reddick’s early exit and other upsets reshaped the playoff picture ahead of the upcoming Chicagoland race.
Shane van Gisbergen captured a commanding victory at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps and extending his record as the winningest active driver on road and street courses. The race featured a tight battle for second, a dramatic In‑Season Challenge with several high‑profile setbacks, and a looming showdown at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
Shane van Gisbergen led most of the Sonoma race, securing his eighth road‑course victory and moving into playoff contention as Tyler Reddick’s In‑Season Challenge crumbles and Denny Hamlin advances.
Shane van Gisbergen's tire‑conserving brilliance at Sonoma brings him closer to Jeff Gordon's all‑time road‑course record, while A.J. Allmendinger celebrates his 500th start and rookie Connor Zilisch posts a career‑best finish.