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Viking Motorsports' recent fourth‑ and fifth‑place finishes at Sonoma, built on equipment once owned by Kaulig Racing and bolstered by a partnership with Richard Childress Racing, contrast sharply with Ford's limited success this season.
Shane van Gisbergen led 66 of 79 laps at Sonoma Raceway, holding off Connor Zilisch by 1.324 seconds to claim his sixth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win.
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.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen led every lap at Sonoma Raceway to claim his sixth NASCAR victory, while Connor Zilisch fought back from a penalty to finish second.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A chaotic weekend at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado saw veteran returns, surprising disputes, and title contenders battling injury, reshaping narratives across NASCAR’s national series.
A closer look at the surprising results from the California weekend, highlighting individual breakthroughs and the evolving dynamics of the competing teams.
Austin Hill secured his second victory of the season at Naval Base Coronado, edging Taylor Gray by 1.127 seconds after a chaotic race filled with mechanical failures and a heartfelt homage to the late Kyle Busch.
Austin Hill outlasted Taylor Gray in a rain‑shortened, caution‑riddled race at Coronado, securing his maiden road‑course win and giving Richard Childress Racing its first triumph since the late Kyle Busch.
Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race after a dramatic last‑lap pass, overcoming multiple incidents, a red‑flag delay and a tribute to Kyle Busch.
Austin Hill overtook Carson Kvapil on the final lap to claim his 16th NASCAR O'Reilly victory, while a cascade of cautions, a fan incursion and a massive 20‑car pileup defined the chaotic race.
Austin Hill overtook Taylor Gray on the final lap to claim victory in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at San Diego, a result that marks Richard Childress Racing’s first win since Kyle Busch’s death and unfolded amid eight cautions, two red flags, and a massive 25‑car incident.
Brent Crews takes the pole for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20. The race will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on Fubo and NASCAR.com.
Brent Crews secured the pole with a 2:14.294 lap, while Parker Retzlaff and Jesse Love will line up behind him, and the event will be televised on the CW Network with streaming on FUBO and audio on SiriusXM.
NASCAR is turning to an unexpected training ground as it prepares for a debut race on the temporary circuit laid out at Naval Base Coronado. Drivers are spending hours in front of large screens, navigating virtual replicas of the course before they ever feel the asphalt under their tires. Denny Hamlin, a veteran of the sport, has made simulator work a cornerstone of his weekend routine, while Bubba Wallace typically allocates between half an hour and an hour to the same purpose. Anthony Alfredo, who is not a full‑time NASCAR competitor, relies on iRacing to study the nuances of the San Diego layout, a track that shares several characteristics with the Chicago Street Course. Both drivers stress the importance of site markers — painted arrows, cones and other reference points — that help them memorize the circuit’s rhythm.
A weekend at Pocono Raceway saw unexpected top‑10 finishes from Ross Chastain, Anthony Alfredo and Jason Kitzmiller, highlighting the rising competitiveness of Trackhouse Racing, Viking Motorsports and CR7 Motorsports.
Justin Allgaier secured his second victory of the season at Pocono Raceway, defeating a competitive field that included William Byron. Brent Crews finished second, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. was present for the post‑race festivities. The event set new records for lead changes and cautions, with several cars failing to finish.