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Tyler Reddick’s surprising pace was tempered by confusion over the track’s condition, while several drivers noted pronounced bumps in Turns 3 and 4 and compared the venue to historic tracks.
Unexpected bracket results reshape the playoff picture, with several top‑seeded drivers eliminated early and the next race scheduled for July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway.
After a seven‑year absence, NASCAR will race at Chicagoland Speedway, replacing the Chicago Street Course on the 2026 schedule. The event will be shown live on TNT and streamed on HBO Max, with on‑board cameras adding a new dimension for viewers.
NASCAR is set to make a highly anticipated comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first Cup Series race at the Illinois venue in seven years. The event replaces the former Chicago Street Course and brings the sport back to a traditional oval that has long been a fan favorite. TNT Sports will broadcast every session, with all races streamed on HBO Max, while recent performances at Sonoma and points standings set the stage for a competitive showdown.
All three RFK Racing entries remain in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff hunt as they head into the historic eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
The Cup Series returns to Chicagoland after seven years, with Hamlin leading by a single point and a tight battle for playoff positioning intensifying.
The Cup Series makes its long‑awaited comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring a full roster of 39 drivers, emerging talents, and a high‑stakes second round of the 2026 In‑Season Challenge.
Brad Keselowski, Austin Green and Jeff Anton turned heads at Sonoma with surprising performances that defied their low‑profile status.
NASCAR’s Cup Series is set to race at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, featuring 39 drivers and the second round of the 2026 In‑Season Challenge.
Ryan Blaney’s steady climb in the NASCAR standings reflects both his resilience and the challenges his team faces.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Illinois' Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, featuring a full slate of 39 drivers and several part‑time entries.
The Cup Series returns to Illinois after a seven‑year absence, featuring a full slate of teams and crew chiefs for the second round of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge.
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.
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 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.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen captured his second victory at Sonoma Raceway, controlling the race with fuel strategy and fending off a late‑stage surge by Connor Zilisch.
Shane van Gisbergen led 66 of 79 laps to claim his second triumph on the Sonoma road course, while JR Motorsports extended its top‑10 streak to 76 races.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, leading 66 of 79 laps and conserving fuel. Connor Zilisch fought his way from the rear to second, and Brent Crews moved into a Chase‑eligible spot. The race featured eight lead changes, four cautions, and a caution‑free final stage, while series leader Justin Allgaier kept a 207‑point edge despite finishing 26th.