NASCAR’s Mid‑Season Surge: New Contenders and Car Evolution
With half the season complete, the series has seen tighter racing, surprise victories and emerging leaders across teams and tracks.
Jun 30, 2026
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LEGACY MOTOR CLUB
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning LEGACY MOTOR CLUB across Nascar.
Erik Jones Falls Out of NASCAR Playoff Contention After Sonoma Setback
After a strong start that secured a provisional playoff berth, Erik Jones' 23rd‑place finish at Sonoma dropped him below the cutoff, while Ryan Preece and Austin Cindric clinched the last spots. Shane van Gisbergen's victory propelled him to 14th, leaving Jones 12 points behind Cindric with eight races left.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Second 2026 NASCAR Road‑Course Win at Sonoma
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.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen clinches historic NASCAR road‑course victory at Sonoma
A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway saw Shane van Gisbergen take his 11th road‑course win, reshaping the championship picture.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second 2026 NASCAR Road Course Victory at Sonoma
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.
Jun 29, 2026
NASCAR Drivers to Begin Sonoma Race from the Back after Qualifying Setbacks
Despite unapproved adjustments and a crash in qualifying, the three drivers will start at the rear of the field for the Sonoma Road Course race
Jun 28, 2026
Wallace, Jones, and Gragson to Start at Rear of Sonoma Grid After Qualifying Issues
Bubba Wallace crashed during qualifying, and penalties forced Erik Jones and Noah Gragson to start at the rear of the 36‑car field for the season‑ending road‑course race at Sonoma Raceway.
Jun 28, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma for 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350
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.
Jun 28, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma for 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350
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.
Jun 28, 2026
Ty Gibbs claims pole for Sonoma’s Toyota Save Mart 350
The NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session delivered high speeds and surprising line‑ups ahead of Sunday's race.
Jun 28, 2026
Van Gisbergen Starts Sixth as Gibbs Claims Pole at Sonoma
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.
Jun 28, 2026
Ty Gibbs grabs pole as NASCAR heads to Sonoma
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.
Jun 28, 2026
Guy Fieri Joins Legacy Motor Club as Strategic Owner
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri becomes a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, partnering with Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and Darius Rucker to blend racing, food and lifestyle into a new brand identity.
Jun 28, 2026
Chris Gabehart Countersues Joe Gibbs Racing Over Trade‑Secret Claims
Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports have sued Joe Gibbs Racing, accusing the team of baseless trade‑secret allegations, unlawful surveillance, and wage violations, with a jury trial scheduled for January 2027.
Jun 28, 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
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
Erik Jones Eyes Strong Finish as Legacy Motor Club Gears Up for Key Races
Erik Jones reflects on a season defined by clean performances, the impact of high‑profile investors, and upcoming races at Sonoma and Chicagoland, while his foundation partners with Dollar Tree to promote skin‑cancer awareness.
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
Guy Fieri Joins Legacy Motor Club as Strategic Owner, Blending Food and Racing
Guy Fieri, known for his Food Network shows, has become a strategic owner of the Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team, partnering with Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and Darius Rucker to merge racing with food and lifestyle culture.
Jun 27, 2026
Corey Heim clinches inaugural NASCAR Cup Series street race in Coronado
Corey Heim captured the first ever Anduril 250 on the streets of Coronado, becoming the first part‑time competitor to win at NASCAR’s top level since 2023. His win comes amid a field limited to chartered entries, and he will skip the upcoming Sonoma event.
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
Guy Fieri Joins NASCAR’s Legacy Motor Club as Strategic Owner
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has been named a strategic owner of NASCAR’s Legacy Motor Club, a move that blends his well‑known enthusiasm for food, entertainment and American culture with the high‑octane world of stock car racing.
Jun 27, 2026
Guy Fieri Joins Legacy Motor Club as Strategic Owner, Bringing Food, Fun and Racing Together
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is set to reshape Legacy Motor Club’s identity through collaborative content, fan experiences and merchandise that blend motorsports with culinary culture.
Jun 27, 2026