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Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps to claim his second win of the season, extending his record as the most successful active driver on road and street courses. The race featured dramatic incidents involving several playoff hopefuls and sets the stage for the next showdown at Chicagoland Speedway.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will bring the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring a deep driver field, stage racing and betting favorites.
NASCAR has released the official pit stall assignments for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Ty Gibbs’ prime spot and the strategic importance of pit placement on the road course.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, broadcast on TNT and available via free DIRECTV trial, SlingTV, and HBO Max. Drivers Bubba Wallace and Michael McDowell look to build on recent top‑10 results.
Bubba Wallace’s bid for a strong finish at Sonoma Raceway was derailed when a qualifying crash forced him to start last, casting a shadow over his recent momentum and playoff hopes.
Despite a broken wrist sustained at Michigan, Christopher Bell completed the Pocono Cup race, withdrew from the Coronado Street Course event, and is now preparing to start at Sonoma, where he will face Ross Chastain in the first round of the tournament.
Shane van Gisbergen will line up sixth for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs secures pole position in a dramatic qualifying session that saw several title hopefuls scattered throughout the grid.
Chase Elliott qualified 18th for the Sonoma race, a track where his performance has deteriorated in the NextGen era, pushing him to sixth in the standings and making a points‑heavy strategy essential.
Jimmie Johnson will transition from driver to analyst for TNT Sports, covering three 2026 NASCAR races and bringing decades of on‑track experience to the broadcast booth.
Bubba Wallace’s strong showing at Sonoma was derailed by a Turn 9 crash in qualifying, dropping him to the back of the grid for Sunday’s race and complicating his playoff chase.
Ty Gibbs will start from the pole for the June 28 event at Sonoma Raceway, while Carson Hocevar joins him on the front row. Corey Heim, the recent winner at Naval Base Coronado, looks to continue his momentum, and Shane van Gisbergen needs a strong showing to improve his playoff odds.
Ty Dillon's recent runner‑up finish and Denny Hamlin's four wins set the stage for a compelling showdown at Sonoma Raceway, where bracket matchups and hometown milestones add extra intrigue.
Jimmie Johnson will transition from the cockpit to the commentary booth for TNT Sports, covering select NASCAR races in 2026 and sharing his extensive racing experience with a new audience.
Ty Gibbs claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series pole at Sonoma Raceway with a lap of 1:14.830, setting the stage for a competitive Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Shane van Gisbergen led 66 of 79 laps to claim his second triumph on the Sonoma road course, while JR Motorsports extended its top‑10 streak to 76 races.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, leading 66 of 79 laps and conserving fuel. Connor Zilisch fought his way from the rear to second, and Brent Crews moved into a Chase‑eligible spot. The race featured eight lead changes, four cautions, and a caution‑free final stage, while series leader Justin Allgaier kept a 207‑point edge despite finishing 26th.
The NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Sonoma Raceway delivered tight competition and surprising setbacks, setting the stage for an unpredictable race.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway will kick off the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge, a $1 million bracket tournament that runs through the next five events, with the final slated for Indianapolis.
Ty Gibbs will lead the field for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway after posting a 74.829‑second lap. The pole marks his first road‑course pole of the season and the third of his career, while Carson Hocevar, Kyle Larson and others line up behind him.
AJ Allmendinger prepares for his 500th NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, a milestone that underscores his enduring presence in the sport.
Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a five‑race, $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway, where head‑to‑head matchups, personal storylines, and surprise contenders shape the competition.
Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge bracket at Sonoma, where road‑course veterans and rising stars vie for the prize
A five‑race, head‑to‑head tournament will crown a $1 million champion at Sonoma Raceway, with Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin and a field of 16 drivers battling in a bracket format.
Ty Gibbs claimed pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, posting a 74.829‑second lap that set the stage for a challenging but promising race.