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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.
Dusty Baker, a World Series‑winning manager, has been named Honorary Grand Marshal for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28. He will deliver the traditional command "Drivers, start your engines!" to launch the event that blends racing excitement with the region's cultural heritage.
Tyler Reddick leads the Cup Series, but Denny Hamlin’s recent wins have tightened the championship race, setting the stage for a pivotal stretch of road‑course competition.
Denny Hamlin captured his third consecutive victory at Pocono Raceway, reflecting on a near‑perfect streak while citing Michael Jordan’s rallying words. Meanwhile, Christopher Bell’s wrist injury and Brad Keselowski’s recent wrecks add intrigue as NASCAR prepares for a one‑off race at Naval Base Coronado, where Shane van Gisbergen is the favorite.
Denny Hamlin’s third consecutive Pocono win pushes him to ninth on the all‑time victories list while Toyota drivers continue to dominate the schedule.
Christopher Bell is set to race at Pocono with a cast on his broken left wrist, sustained in a crash at Michigan International Speedway. His team has adapted the car for the injury, and backup driver Brandon Jones is on standby. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin aims for a third consecutive Pocono triumph as weather forecasts prompt an earlier start time.
A series of fan zones, watch parties and cultural celebrations will bring the excitement of the 2026 World Cup to neighborhoods from San Francisco to San Mateo.
NASCAR’s first ever race on a Naval base will feature former driver‑turned‑team owner Justin Marks back in the cockpit, backed by Jockey and Chevrolet, alongside a star‑studded field that includes Jimmie Johnson, Brendan Gaughan and Jamie McMurray.
Choice Privileges is offering VIP packages for NASCAR Cup races, bundling passes, transporter tours, meet‑and‑greets and hospitality, available at six U.S. venues and auctioned with eligibility requirements.
Hamlin overcame an early penalty to outmaneuver Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe on the final lap, while Toyota’s three‑car assault and Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth‑place finish highlighted the event.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race in Nashville, outmaneuvering his teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a three‑wide battle on the final lap. Toyota’s three‑car assault, Shane van Gisbergen’s first oval top‑5, and RFK Racing’s mechanical woes shaped a chaotic event.
The Coca‑Cola 600 will no longer be shown live on Fox; instead, Amazon Prime Video will stream the race and four others, bringing a fresh broadcast team and schedule changes for fans.
From his early days in Legends cars to his final races with Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch’s journey in NASCAR is remembered for his aggressive style, 263 victories and two Cup Series titles.
With only a handful of races left and no win‑and‑in guarantee, van Gisbergen’s path to the postseason relies on a string of strong performances, especially on ovals and the upcoming street event in San Diego.