
Shane van Gisbergen shatters road‑course records with eighth Sonoma victory
Shane van Gisbergen's eighth road‑course win at Sonoma puts him on track to eclipse Jeff Gordon's record and redefine the sport's competitive landscape.
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Shane van Gisbergen's eighth road‑course win at Sonoma puts him on track to eclipse Jeff Gordon's record and redefine the sport's competitive landscape.

NASCAR once considered a race on San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, but traffic concerns and course design issues led to the idea’s cancellation.

NASCAR’s debut on an active military base in San Diego delivered a chaotic yet electric weekend, crowned by Corey Heim’s first Cup victory and hints of a 2027 return.

A power‑steering failure forced Tyler Reddick to finish 36th at Sonoma, allowing Denny Hamlin to move into the points lead by a single point.

A dramatic Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway saw Denny Hamlin climb to the top of the points standings, while Tyler Reddick's mechanical woes dropped him to 36th. Shane Van Gisbergen's strong run lifted Trackhouse Racing, and Erik Jones became the first driver officially out of contention.

Austin Cindric’s climb to stage points and Ryan Blaney’s early top‑10 surge highlighted the Sonoma race, while Joey Logano’s handling woes limited his progress.

Shane Van Gisbergen’s latest Sonoma victory puts him within reach of Jeff Gordon’s road‑course record, while Noah Gragson’s clash with Kevin Magnussen and Denny Hamlin’s cautious stance add drama to a packed NASCAR calendar.

Round 1 of the NASCAR In‑Season Bracket Challenge at Sonoma Raceway delivered surprising upsets, with Alex Bowman, Todd Gilliland and Michael McDowell advancing while Tyler Reddick, Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace and other top seeds were eliminated.

Round 1 of the NASCAR In‑Season Bracket Challenge at Sonoma Raceway delivered unexpected results, with top seeds falling and all 23XI Racing drivers exiting early.

Chase Briscoe finished second in the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, losing by 0.357 seconds to Shane van Gisbergen after a late-race error.
Shane van Gisbergen won at Sonoma, securing a top‑16 spot, while Tyler Reddick’s points advantage evaporated, Denny Hamlin seized the lead, Connor Zilisch finished seventh, and Joey Logano’s playoff streak faces an uncertain future.

Denny Hamlin’s climb to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings follows a dramatic Sonoma race where Tyler Reddick’s mechanical woes opened the door for a new points leader.

Shane van Gisbergen led most of the final laps at Sonoma Raceway, clinching his second victory of the season and cementing his status as the premier road‑course driver in the Cup Series.

Shane van Gisbergen dominated the NASCAR Cup Series road course event at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps before crossing the finish line in first place. The New Zealand driver celebrated with a burnout, acknowledging the strong effort of his competitors.

Van Gisbergen edged Chase Briscoe by 0.357 seconds at Sonoma, completing a weekend sweep and moving into the playoff picture.

Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps at Sonoma Raceway, holding off Chase Briscoe to claim his eighth career road course win and secure a provisional spot in the Chase.

Shane Van Gisbergen won the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, driving the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed his eighth Sonoma road‑course win, tying Tony Stewart for second on the all‑time list, while Ty Gibbs and Kyle Larson delivered strong performances in a tightly contested NASCAR Cup Series event.

Van Gisbergen's dominant performance at Sonoma Raceway underscored his road‑course mastery and kept the championship battle tightly contested.

Shane van Gisbergen won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Chase Briscoe, Ty Biggs and Kyle Larson rounding out the top three. The series now moves to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5 and Atlanta's Echopark Speedway on July 12.

Shane van Gisbergen swept the weekend at Sonoma, securing his second victory of the 2026 season while edging toward a historic nine‑win road‑course tally.
Shane van Gisbergen won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway by 0.357 seconds, tying Tony Stewart for second on the all‑time road‑course wins list. Denny Hamlin overtook Tyler Reddick in the points standings, while Tyler Reddick finished last due to a mechanical issue. NASCAR’s next race will be at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.

Van Gisbergen's weekend sweep at Sonoma Raceway culminated in a tense final lap showdown, reshaping the championship picture as Denny Hamlin seized the points lead despite a 26th‑place finish.

AJ Allmendinger’s 16th‑place finish and Ty Dillon’s 35th‑place result at Sonoma highlighted early‑season challenges for Kaulig Racing, while the series looks ahead to Chicagoland.