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Shane van Gisbergen edged out the competition at Sonoma Raceway, crossing the finish line just 0.357 seconds ahead of his rivals despite a subpar car. Crew chief Stephen Doran praised the driver’s ability to overcome the challenges, noting the result’s importance for the championship picture.
A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway reshaped the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series points race, with Denny Hamlin edging ahead of Tyler Reddick by a single point as the playoffs loom.
Denny Hamlin moves to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings after Tyler Reddick’s power‑steering failure, while Trackhouse Racing climbs and the next race looms at Chicagoland.
A power‑steering failure eliminates the tournament’s top seed, propelling Alex Bowman into the next round. Denny Hamlin reclaims the points lead, Ty Gibbs dominates stages, and Shane van Gisbergen emerges as the early favorite as the field narrows to 16 for the Illinois race.
Tyler Reddick’s championship lead evaporated at Sonoma, where a power‑steering issue forced a last‑place finish, allowing Denny Hamlin to move into the points lead by a single point.
A power‑steering failure forced Tyler Reddick to finish 36th at Sonoma, allowing Denny Hamlin to move into the points lead by a single point.
A dramatic Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway saw Denny Hamlin climb to the top of the points standings, while Tyler Reddick's mechanical woes dropped him to 36th. Shane Van Gisbergen's strong run lifted Trackhouse Racing, and Erik Jones became the first driver officially out of contention.
After a strong start that secured a provisional playoff berth, Erik Jones' 23rd‑place finish at Sonoma dropped him below the cutoff, while Ryan Preece and Austin Cindric clinched the last spots. Shane van Gisbergen's victory propelled him to 14th, leaving Jones 12 points behind Cindric with eight races left.
Shane Van Gisbergen’s latest Sonoma victory puts him within reach of Jeff Gordon’s road‑course record, while Noah Gragson’s clash with Kevin Magnussen and Denny Hamlin’s cautious stance add drama to a packed NASCAR calendar.
Chase Briscoe finished second in the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, losing by 0.357 seconds to Shane van Gisbergen after a late-race error.
After a string of early setbacks, Connor Zilisch broke through with a seventh‑place finish at Sonoma, leveraging his sports‑car background and a strong car to boost confidence for the remainder of the year.
After 18 races, Denny Hamlin leads the championship by a point, as Tyler Reddick’s race ends in mechanical trouble and Shane van Gisbergen moves up the standings.
Shane van Gisbergen’s second triumph of the 2026 season at Sonoma places him among the sport’s elite road‑course drivers and shifts the points lead in the championship.
Despite unapproved adjustments and a crash in qualifying, the three drivers will start at the rear of the field for the Sonoma Road Course race
Bubba Wallace crashed during qualifying, and penalties forced Erik Jones and Noah Gragson to start at the rear of the 36‑car field for the season‑ending road‑course race at Sonoma Raceway.
The NASCAR Cup Series races at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, launching the In Season Challenge where 32 drivers compete for a $1 million prize, with all action broadcast on TNT and available via Sling TV.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway will feature Shane van Gisbergen as the favorite, with Mike McClure’s 10,000‑lap simulation highlighting surprising contenders and fading traditional favorites.
NASCAR announces a landmark seven‑year, $7.7 billion media rights agreement with Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports, redefining how races are broadcast and adding a new opening event at Sonoma.
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the In‑Season Challenge pairs the series' leading contenders in a bracket format that culminates in a million‑dollar showdown.
A.J. Allmendinger’s 500th NASCAR Cup start at Sonoma Raceway brings into focus a career that spans CART titles, Rolex 24 triumphs and a renewed fight for relevance with Kaulig Racing.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, with Connor Zilisch finishing second. Detailed results and stage points are provided for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 event.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series road race at Sonoma, with Connor Zilisch and Brent Crews rounding out the podium. Viking Motorsports celebrated a breakthrough performance, while Taylor Gray's fuel misstep cost him dearly.
Ty Gibbs will lead the grid for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, while Shane van Gisbergen will begin sixth despite a 51% win probability, and Bubba Wallace will fight from the back after a qualifying crash.
Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth win of the season at Sonoma, outpacing teammate Connor Zilisch after a chaotic race filled with early spins, strategic short‑pits and a mechanical failure that eliminated Ross Chastain.