A Historic Venue for RFK Racing
RFK Racing is set to contest the 20th round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway, a venue where the organization has already etched two celebrated triumphs. The upcoming event marks the continuation of a road‑course program that has produced five wins from 249 starts, yielding an average finish of 17.4.
Chris Buescher currently tops the team’s points standings, sitting seventh in the championship hierarchy. His 12.8 career average finish on road courses underscores the consistency that has placed him at the forefront of the squad’s title chase.
The In‑Season Tournament Takes Shape
This weekend the NASCAR In‑Season Tournament begins, adding a layer of urgency to each stage. Key pairings include Buescher against John Hunt Nemechek and Brad Keselowski versus Austin Cindric, setting the stage for a series of high‑stakes duels.
The tournament’s format pits drivers against one another in a knockout style, meaning every stage win and stage point can dramatically reshape the playoff picture. For RFK Racing, the stakes are amplified by the team’s recent momentum and the desire to translate historic road‑course pedigree into current results.
A glance at the most recent action on the street circuit in San Diego offers a glimpse of what may unfold at Sonoma. Buescher recovered from an early spin to finish sixth, while teammate Ryan Preece captured a Stage Two victory and crossed the line in eleventh. Keselowski, meanwhile, battled mechanical gremlins that relegated him to a 34th‑place finish.
The team’s history at Sonoma adds another layer of intrigue. Mark Martin’s 1997 victory and Carl Edwards’ 2014 win remain touchstones for a program that continues to leverage its road‑course expertise. As the weekend approaches, the blend of past achievement and present ambition creates a narrative that fans will follow closely.