Sammy Smith Eyes Breakthrough Win as NASCAR Road Course Season Heats Up
Sammy Smith’s recent qualifying setback masks a strong road‑course record and a growing ambition to claim his first win and secure a spot in the Cup Series.
Jun 27, 2026
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Ty Gibbs Claims Unexpected Pole at Sonoma, Setting Up Road‑Course Showdown
Ty Gibbs captured the pole position at Sonoma Raceway with a lap of 1:14.829, edging out Shane van Gisbergen and igniting a competitive field for the road‑course event.
Jun 27, 2026
Gibbs Claims Pole as Sonoma Qualifying Ends in a Photo Finish
Ty Gibbs secured pole position in the NASCAR Cup Sonoma race with a lap of 1:14.829s, beating Carson Hocevar by 0.025s. The top six were separated by less than a tenth of a second, while Christopher Bell’s wrist injury and Bubba Wallace’s early crash added further intrigue.
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs Secures Pole at Sonoma, Citing Practice and Faith
Ty Gibbs will start at the front of the NASCAR Cup Series field at Sonoma Raceway after a standout qualifying run, crediting his practice work, iRacing and teammate Austin Green for his road‑course prowess
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs grabs pole at Sonoma as qualifying ends in a photo‑finish
Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.025 seconds, while incidents involving Bubba Wallace and Cody Ware added drama.
Jun 27, 2026
Gibbs and Hocevar to Lead Sonoma NASCAR Race as Broadcast Shifts to TNT
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Dillon and Hamlin Set for Another Showdown at Sonoma
Ty Dillon looks to repeat last year’s upset of Denny Hamlin as the In‑Season Challenge begins its first round at Sonoma Raceway, a bracket‑style event where the winner walks away with a million dollars.
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs Claims Pole for Sonoma NASCAR Race
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Van Gisbergen Takes Pole as Zilisch Stumbles at Sonoma
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Sonoma Qualifying Sets Stage for In‑Season Tournament
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.
Jun 27, 2026
TNT Sports Steps In as Amazon Prime Video Wraps Up NASCAR Coverage
Amazon Prime Video's brief NASCAR Cup Series stint ends, making way for TNT Sports to take over the next five races with a new roster of announcers and a fresh tournament format.
Jun 27, 2026
Group qualifying makes its debut at Sonoma
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR In-Season Tournament Kicks Off at Sonoma with Million-Dollar Showdown
The inaugural round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Tournament at Sonoma Raceway sets the stage for a high‑stakes competition.
Jun 27, 2026
Sonoma Raceway Honors Kyle Busch with Turn Eight Dedication and Wall of Fame Induction
Sonoma Raceway has dedicated the eighth turn of its road course to Kyle Busch and added him to its Wall of Fame, joining a series of tributes that have resonated throughout the NASCAR community since his death on May 21.
Jun 27, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen claims pole for Sonoma NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Van Gisbergen Takes Pole as Zilisch Struggles at Sonoma
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Dietrich’s 2026 Sonoma Preview: Who Will Master the Road Course?
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Jesse Love Eyes Cup Series Debut with Wood Brothers in 2027
Jesse Love, the 2025 Xfinity Series champion, discusses his upcoming move to the Cup Series with the Wood Brothers team, his gratitude, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Jun 27, 2026
Six Months After Settlement, NASCAR and Teams Find Common Ground
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Sonoma Raceway Honors Kyle Busch with Turn Eight Dedication and Wall of Fame Induction
Sonoma Raceway dedicates the eighth turn to Kyle Busch and adds him to its Wall of Fame, celebrating his career and the ongoing tributes from fans and fellow competitors.
Jun 27, 2026
Denny Hamlin Highlights Transformative NASCAR Settlement
Six months after a landmark antitrust settlement, Denny Hamlin discusses how revenue sharing, permanent charters and a new competition committee are redefining the relationship between NASCAR and its teams.
Jun 26, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for NASCAR Sonoma race
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 1:15.029 lap, while Brent Crews qualified second. The June 27 event will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on FUBO, with audio on NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
Jun 26, 2026
Kyle Busch’s Final Triumph at Sonoma
From his first Cup win on a winding California track to his last victory just days before his death, Kyle Busch's career at Sonoma Raceway remains a defining chapter in motorsport history.
Jun 26, 2026
Denny Hamlin hails NASCAR’s post‑settlement progress and future direction
Six months after a sweeping antitrust settlement, Denny Hamlin reflects on revenue sharing, regulatory changes and his optimism for NASCAR’s continued success.
Jun 26, 2026