NASCAR Sonoma Qualifying Sets Stage for In‑Season Tournament
Qualifying and practice for the Sonoma Cup Series race are scheduled for June 27, with Shane van Gisbergen as the early favorite and Tyler Reddick’s points lead narrowing.
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Qualifying and practice for the Sonoma Cup Series race are scheduled for June 27, with Shane van Gisbergen as the early favorite and Tyler Reddick’s points lead narrowing.
The Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, with experts from The Tennessean weighing in on contenders and the implications for the championship.
The upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Sonoma Raceway promises a dramatic start, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole and Connor Zilisch battling from 30th after a qualifying mishap.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is set to compete in the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, fielding three Chevrolets driven by Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, and Ross Chastain, each aiming to leverage recent form and strategic setups for a strong showing.

Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 95.483 mph lap, while Connor Zilisch will start 30th after a tire issue. Other key qualifiers include Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, and Justin Allgaier, who leads the series standings.

TNT Sports deepens its NASCAR coverage with a refreshed operation, the debut of the NEP PX1 truck at Sonoma, and enhanced multi‑platform features across TNT, truTV, HBO Max and Bleacher Report.
With Cup Series qualifying determining the lineup for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend, offering a $1 million prize to the top 32 drivers who survive Round 1.

An overview of the drivers, sponsors, and strategic preparations as Joe Gibbs Racing heads into the Sonoma NASCAR weekend

NASCAR's Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway, where Shane van Gisbergen is favored, but several road‑course specialists offer compelling value bets.

NASCAR will race at Sonoma Raceway in California from June 26 to June 28, 2026, featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series and ARCA Menards Series, with coverage across multiple TV and streaming platforms and Tyler Reddick leading the points standings.

NASCAR’s 2026 playoff format, branded as the Chase, will bring together the 16 drivers who have accumulated the most points during the regular season. Points are reset before the final stretch, and nine races remain before the playoff field is set.

Carson Kvapil eyes his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win as he prepares for a pivotal showdown at Sonoma, amid a season of team changes and rising competition.

The upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway will pit the series’ top road‑course drivers against each other, with championship implications and surprising contenders.

Hendrick Motorsports brings a deep history of success at Sonoma Raceway as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its In‑Season Challenge on the road circuit.

The championship battle tightens as the In‑Season Challenge kicks off at Sonoma, with affordable tickets, streaming options and a host of promotions drawing fans from across California.

Van Gisbergen led 97 of 110 laps, surpassing Gordon's previous record and securing his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory.

The NASCAR Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series are set to race at Sonoma Raceway, featuring key contenders with impressive road‑course records and recent highlights from Naval Base Coronado.

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announced a multi‑faceted collaboration that includes limited‑edition merchandise, a custom listening lounge show car, and original content, all leading into the Chicago race weekend and the band’s new album launch.

With 36 drivers set to battle a 1.99‑mile road course, Shane van Gisbergen enters as the favorite while contenders like Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson eye a pivotal points battle.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Sonoma Raceway, a 2.52‑mile road course that tests skill and strategy. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talent, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 promises a dramatic battle for the checkered flag.

TNT Sports is set to transform NASCAR coverage this season with cutting‑edge production tools, expanded digital distribution and a renewed in‑season competition for the sport’s top drivers.

The latest NASCAR road‑course weekend at Naval Base Coronado saw strong performances from Wallace, Heim and a surge from Chastain and Suárez, while the points battle tightens ahead of Sonoma.

Nine races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and the battle for the final Chase spots is heating up, highlighted by Joey Logano’s 10‑point deficit, Shane Van Gisbergen’s narrow gap behind Ryan Preece, and the upcoming In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma.

Dusty Baker, a World Series‑winning manager with deep ties to the San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros, is set to headline the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, delivering the traditional start command alongside former Giants pitcher Matt Cain.