
Stevie’s Preview: 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway
Veteran NASCAR analyst Stevie breaks down the upcoming 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250, highlighting the recent repave, stage structure, and strategic insights for bettors.
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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.

NASCAR strips Jesse Love's No. 2 team of qualifying rights and imposes an in‑race penalty, while Layne Riggs wins a Truck Series race in San Diego after a dramatic overtime finish.

Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the new street course on Naval Base Coronado, driving the No. 91 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. The car has a storied history with drivers such as Kimi Räikkönen, Helio Castroneves and Shane van Gisbergen, each leaving a distinct mark. With a background in sports car racing and the tools of a recent winner, Magnussen aims for a top‑ten finish that could echo his father’s 2010 Sonoma result.

TNT Sports expands its NASCAR coverage with Jimmie Johnson’s debut on June 28, adding veteran analysis and a new broadcast team.

The legendary driver turns his expertise to commentary, while also expanding his racing operations with Legacy Motor Club.

TNT Sports will debut Jimmie Johnson as a NASCAR analyst on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, while Marty Smith and Jeff Burton join the broadcast team for the upcoming races.

TNT Sports announces the addition of Jimmie Johnson to its NASCAR analyst roster, marking a key move in its coverage of the In‑Season Challenge, with races at Sonoma, North Wilkesboro and Indianapolis slated for live coverage.

The second edition of NASCAR's In‑Season Challenge begins in two weeks at Sonoma Raceway, where the bracket will be set by the latest Cup Series standings after Pocono.

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge will feature a 32‑driver bracket, beginning at Sonoma Raceway and ending at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Ty Gibbs defending a $1 million title.

A new media rights agreement moves the Pocono Cup race to Amazon Prime Video, reshaping the 2026 schedule and bringing new commentary teams to the sport.

After a high‑speed crash at Michigan International Speedway left him with a fractured wrist and a bruised ankle, Christopher Bell expresses gratitude for safety advances, the racing community’s support, and his plans to compete at Pocono and road courses.