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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.
NASCAR is set to race at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, with notable driver matchups, a 39‑car field and the return of recent Cup winner Corey Heim.
Shane van Gisbergen is climbing the NASCAR Cup Series standings on oval tracks, securing his first top‑five finish at Nashville and aiming for a Chase spot as the series revives its presence at Chicagoland Speedway.
Shane van Gisbergen's recent top‑five finish at Nashville and the series' return to Chicagoland Speedway set the stage for a tight playoff battle.
Shane van Gisbergen’s transition to NASCAR’s oval circuit is gaining momentum, with the New Zealander aiming to break into the playoffs. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson prepares for a comeback at a refurbished Chicagoland Speedway, and the Chase standings remain razor‑thin.
Shane van Gisbergen edged Chase Briscoe at Sonoma Raceway, securing his 12th road‑course win and moving ahead of the Chase cut‑line, while Denny Hamlin’s late spin dropped him to 26th, preserving his one‑point championship edge.
Shane van Gisbergen’s second consecutive win at Sonoma reshapes the Cup championship picture as the series heads to Chicagoland
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the 2026 Sonoma road race, leading 74 laps and securing his second win of the season. The performance placed him alongside Tony Stewart in the record books and highlighted a competitive field of drivers.
A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway saw Shane van Gisbergen take his 11th road‑course win, reshaping the championship picture.
On June 28, 2026, Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win of the season at Sonoma Raceway, dominating 74 of 110 laps and joining an elite group of road‑course champions.
Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup Series after 17 races, but Denny Hamlin's recent wins have narrowed the gap to eight points. The upcoming race at Sonoma Raceway is expected to favor Reddick, yet Hamlin's resilience makes the contest finely balanced.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring pole‑position starter Ty Gibbs, Chevrolet dominance in qualifying and Shane van Gisbergen as the FanDuel favorite.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will bring the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring a deep driver field, stage racing and betting favorites.
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.