
Jimmie Johnson to Join TNT Sports as NASCAR Analyst in 2026
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.
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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.

NASCAR’s 20th 2026 race weekend at Sonoma Raceway will feature a $1.65 million purse, with Connor Zilisch aiming to repeat his 2025 victory against strong competition from Shane van Gisbergen and William Sawalich.

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.
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.
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.

NASCAR has released the entry list for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, confirming a full charter field, the final road‑course race of the season, and Austin Hill’s substitution for Kyle Busch in the No. 33 entry.

NASCAR has confirmed a June 2026 race at Sonoma Raceway, introducing a two‑group qualifying system where the fastest single lap decides the starting grid. Shane van Gisbergen, the 2025 pole winner, headlines the entry list alongside a full complement of Cup Series drivers.

The 2026 season will feature the O'Reilly Series at Sonoma Raceway, with a new two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting order for the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250.