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Ty Gibbs leads the field from pole as the series heads to Sonoma, where Tyler Reddick holds a narrow eight‑point edge over Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen fights to stay out of the relegation zone.
Despite a broken wrist sustained at Michigan, Christopher Bell completed the Pocono Cup race, withdrew from the Coronado Street Course event, and is now preparing to start at Sonoma, where he will face Ross Chastain in the first round of the tournament.
The NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session delivered high speeds and surprising line‑ups ahead of Sunday's race.
Shane van Gisbergen will line up sixth for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs secures pole position in a dramatic qualifying session that saw several title hopefuls scattered throughout the grid.
Chase Elliott, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion, discusses how the sport’s new generation of drivers mirrors development paths in other athletics, emphasizing learning, competition, and the enduring value of experience.
Chase Elliott qualified 18th for the Sonoma race, a track where his performance has deteriorated in the NextGen era, pushing him to sixth in the standings and making a points‑heavy strategy essential.
In a recent interview, Elliott highlighted the rise of young drivers, the importance of early start and continuous learning, and the bright prospects for NASCAR's next generation.
Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the Sonoma race, with Shane van Gisbergen slated for sixth and Bubba Wallace set to start at the back.
Chase Elliott qualified 18th for the Sonoma Cup race, a venue where his road‑course performance has been lackluster in the NextGen era, and his recent drop to sixth in the standings has shifted the team's focus to securing valuable points.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen dominates the Sonoma NASCAR race, securing pole and victory while rivals face setbacks.
The upcoming Sonoma Raceway event will feature 38 drivers, a 79‑lap contest, and live coverage on the CW, with streaming options across multiple platforms.
Ty Gibbs claimed his maiden pole position of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway, edging Carson Hocevar in a nail‑biting finish. The result reshapes the starting grid for the upcoming race.
Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of Sunday’s NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, with a pole time of 74.829 seconds, while a new TNT broadcast crew takes over from Prime Video.
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position with a 1:14.829 lap, while qualifying details and broadcast information were released for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position at Sonoma Raceway, beating Brent Crews by 0.189 seconds, while Connor Zilisch drops to 30th after a tire issue. Justin Allgaier holds a 224‑point lead in the standings.
Qualifying and practice for the Sonoma Cup Series race are scheduled for June 27, with Shane van Gisbergen as the early favorite and Tyler Reddick’s points lead narrowing.
NASCAR will split the field into two groups for a 20‑minute qualifying session, with the combined results determining the starting lineup for the 110‑lap road‑course race broadcast live on TNT.
Analyst Pearce Dietrich breaks down his top bets for the upcoming Sonoma race, highlighting Shane Van Gisbergen’s road‑course dominance, a high‑risk top‑10 parlay, and Kyle Larson’s resurgence.
Shane van Gisbergen will lead the grid at Sonoma Raceway, with a strong contingent of challengers ready to contest the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 95.483 mph lap, while Connor Zilisch will start 30th after a tire issue. Other key qualifiers include Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, and Justin Allgaier, who leads the series standings.
NASCAR’s next road‑course showdown at Sonoma brings fresh stakes, strategic pit work and DraftKings fantasy recommendations for fans.
Pearce Dietrich’s rankings for the 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 highlight the critical role of brake modulation and late‑corner strategy at Sonoma, spotlighting a mix of seasoned road‑course specialists and rising contenders.
Denny Hamlin, co‑owner of 23XI Racing, says NASCAR has fulfilled all promises made in a landmark antitrust settlement, ushering in revenue sharing, permanent charters and a new era of collaboration.