The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 is set to transform Sonoma Raceway into a battleground for the NASCAR Cup Series on June 28, bringing the championship‑chasing drivers to the scenic 1.96‑mile street circuit in Northern California.
The event will be broadcast live at 3:30 p.m. Eastern on TNT, giving viewers a prime‑time glimpse of the action as the series continues its West Coast swing.
Pole Position and Qualifying Highlights
Ty Gibbs will lead the field from pole in the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, while Chevrolet-powered entries dominated the top five spots during qualifying, underscoring the manufacturer’s strong pace.
Betting Favorites and Odds
Among the betting markets, Shane van Gisbergen sits as the -150 favorite, a reflection of his road‑course pedigree, while the odds on the rest of the field remain tightly clustered.
Race Length and Stage Structure
The competition will run 110 laps, covering 218.9 miles in total, divided into three stages of 25, 30 and 55 laps respectively, a format that rewards consistency across the entire distance.
A Deep Field of Contenders
The starting lineup reads like a who’s‑who of modern NASCAR, featuring Kyle Larson, Michael McDowell, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Austin Hill, William Byron, Christopher Bell, Chris Buescher, Ryan Blaney, Connor Zilisch, John Hunter Nemechek, Daniel Suarez, Alex Bowman, Austin Cindric, Zane Smith, Riley Herbst, Bubba Wallace, Cole Custer, Josh Berry, Todd Gilliland, Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon, Erik Jones, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Noah Gragson, Brad Keselowski and Cody Ware.
Broadcast and Championship Implications
With the race airing on TNT, the outcome will have ripple effects throughout the playoff picture, making every lap on the Sonoma circuit a pivotal moment for drivers eyeing a spot in the season‑ending championship.