The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is set to descend on Sonoma Raceway this weekend, bringing together 38 drivers for a 79‑lap battle that will cover 157.21 miles of California’s scenic road course.
Championship Landscape
Justin Allgaier sits atop the championship standings, holding a 224‑point cushion over Jesse Love, a margin that underscores his consistency early in the season.
Shane van Gisbergen, the series’ reigning pole‑sitter, will start from the front for the third consecutive year, a testament to his qualifying prowess at the Sonoma layout.
Connor Zilisch, however, will begin the race from the rear of the grid after a cut tire forced him out of a competitive qualifying run.
Broadcast and Streaming
The event will be televised live on the CW network and made available for streaming on DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV, ensuring fans across multiple platforms can follow the action in real time.
Covering 79 laps and a total distance of 157.21 miles, the race features stage breaks scheduled for laps 20 and 45, after which the competition will intensify toward a final sprint to the checkered flag.
Scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the weekend’s program promises a blend of strategy, speed, and sponsor visibility.
The O'Reilly Auto Parts branding now serves as the series’ title sponsor for 2026, while manufacturers Chevrolet and Toyota continue to field factory‑backed entries, highlighting the deep ties between automotive brands and the sport.
Among the 16 organizations listed are JR Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, Haas Factory Team, Viking Motorsports, Jordan Anderson Racing, Sam Hunt Racing, SS‑Green Light Racing, DGM Racing x JIM, RSS Racing, Alpha Prime Racing, Big Machine Racing, Joey Gase Motorsports, and Peterson Racing Group, each bringing technical partnerships and driver line‑ups that enrich the field.
With the championship battle tightening and the Sonoma weekend poised to deliver on‑track drama, the series looks to build on its growing popularity as it heads into the mid‑season stretch.