
NASCAR Revives Chicagoland Speedway for 2026 In‑Season Challenge
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.
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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.

Dodge is poised to re-enter the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing, but the effort hinges on developing a brand‑new engine from scratch.

As the 2027 NASCAR Silly Season unfolds, drivers like Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith and Sammy Smith are emerging as key candidates for Cup Series promotions, each backed by distinct performance trends and sponsorship landscapes.

Samantha Busch opens up about daily rituals with her daughter Lennix, the memory of her late husband Kyle Busch, and the challenges of parenting after a sudden death.
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.

Shane van Gisbergen's double victory at Sonoma puts him within one win of Jeff Gordon's road‑course record, while Ty Gibbs shines, Tyler Reddick falters, and Denny Hamlin retakes the points lead.

Austin Hill secured Stage 1 and his second O'Reilly Series win of the year, while Taylor Gray captured Stage 2. The race marked the only victory for a Richard Childress Racing driver and drew 1.2 million viewers on The CW, the longest telecast in NASCAR history for a non‑weather‑impacted event.

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.

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 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.

The upcoming Sonoma Raceway event will feature 38 drivers, a 79‑lap contest, and live coverage on the CW, with streaming options across multiple platforms.

Austin Hill secured his first NASCAR O'Reilly Series road‑course victory in San Diego, a win that honors the late Kyle Busch and signals a pivotal moment for Richard Childress Racing.

Austin Hill captured his first road‑course win at San Diego, honoring the late Kyle Busch while giving Richard Childress Racing its first triumph since the driver’s death. The emotional victory also signals a surge of confidence for Hill as he looks ahead.
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.
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.

NASCAR has released the entry list for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, confirming a full charter field, the final road‑course race of the season, and Austin Hill’s substitution for Kyle Busch in the No. 33 entry.
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.

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.

The inaugural round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Tournament at Sonoma Raceway sets the stage for a high‑stakes competition.