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Shane van Gisbergen secured his eighth NASCAR Cup victory at Sonoma Raceway, tying Tony Stewart on the all‑time road‑course wins list, while Tyler Reddick’s championship lead evaporated due to a power‑steering failure. Rookie Connor Zilisch broke into the top ten, Ty Gibbs swept both stages and finished third, and Alex Bowman upset the top seed in the In‑Season Challenge.
Ty Gibbs leads the field from pole as the series heads to Sonoma, where Tyler Reddick holds a narrow eight‑point edge over Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen fights to stay out of the relegation zone.
Chase Elliott, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion, discusses how the sport’s new generation of drivers mirrors development paths in other athletics, emphasizing learning, competition, and the enduring value of experience.
Corey Heim won the 19th Cup Series weekend at San Diego, but the celebration was tempered by a penalty that sidelined two crew members of the No. 23 23XI Racing team.
Analyst Cooper Albers and DraftKings Sportsbook have published the complete odds for the 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Denny Hamlin as the +550 favorite and outlining a deep field of contenders.
Shane van Gisbergen dominates the Sonoma NASCAR race, securing pole and victory while rivals face setbacks.
Ty Gibbs grabs pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 as Joe Gibbs Racing dominates the Sonoma starting lineup, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying crash adds drama.
Ty Gibbs claimed the pole for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Carson Hocevar alongside him, while a mix of front‑row and rear‑grid starters sets the stage for an unpredictable race.
The series has published the full roster for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350, confirming a 36‑driver field, no open entries, and a reshuffle that sees Austin Hill replace Kyle Busch in the iconic No. 33 car.
NASCAR will employ a new group‑qualifying system for the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with the combined results of two 20‑minute rounds determining the full starting order. The race will be televised live on TNT on June 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Veteran NASCAR analyst Stevie breaks down the upcoming 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250, highlighting the recent repave, stage structure, and strategic insights for bettors.
Amazon Prime Video's brief NASCAR Cup Series stint ends, making way for TNT Sports to take over the next five races with a new roster of announcers and a fresh tournament format.
From June 26‑28, 2026, Sonoma Raceway will host a three‑day NASCAR weekend featuring the Cup Series’ Toyota/Save Mart 350, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the ARCA Menards Series West, with key broadcast details and championship implications.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is set to expand his brand presence in motorsports as a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, joining a wave of high‑profile investors turning NASCAR into a cross‑industry platform.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season marks the second year of a seven‑year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal, introducing new venues, schedule changes and unchanged commentary talent.
Daniel Suárez, once written off after leaving Trackhouse, now leads a resurgence at Spire Motorsports, posting career‑best finishes and positioning himself for a Chase berth.
NASCAR will stage a three‑day event at Sonoma Raceway, featuring the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Cup race on June 28, the General Tire 150 for the ARCA Menards Series West on June 26, and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on June 27. The lineup includes entries by Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, with the Cup race’s 110‑lap, 218.9‑mile distance potentially shaping the playoff picture.
Amazon Prime Video will no longer broadcast NASCAR Cup races in 2026, as a new media deal redistributes rights among Fox, NBC, and TNT Sports, while the In‑Season Challenge prepares for its second edition.
NASCAR has abandoned the win‑and‑in rule for the upcoming season, leaving two surprise winners outside the top‑16 playoff cutoff and setting the stage for a pivotal race at Sonoma.
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff battle is intensifying as the regular season nears its two‑thirds mark, and drivers William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Joey Logano find themselves on the wrong side of the postseason cutoff.
A wheel failure during the Anduril 250 forced NASCAR to penalize the No. 23 team, sidelining key personnel and highlighting safety concerns.
NASCAR has handed down a two‑race suspension to crew chiefs Adam Hartman and Nathan Ricketts after a wheel‑detachment incident, while Bubba Wallace rallied to a second‑place finish that propelled him up the standings.
NASCAR’s revised playoff format demands consistent performance, and Shane van Gisbergen’s battle for the final spot intensifies at Sonoma.
Corey Heim’s breakthrough victory in the iconic No. 67 car not only ends a decades‑long winless streak but also sets the stage for an exciting new chapter with 23XI Racing.