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The last NASCAR Cup Series race of the year at Sonoma Raceway brings a fresh twist to the championship picture, with Shane van Gisbergen favored despite a recent crash and Corey Heim’s unexpected victory altering the points landscape.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring 36 drivers, a knockout bracket, and a host of sponsors.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway for its fourth and final race of the season, featuring a tight championship battle, a surprise winner, and full broadcast details.
NASCAR’s 2026 playoff format, branded as the Chase, will bring together the 16 drivers who have accumulated the most points during the regular season. Points are reset before the final stretch, and nine races remain before the playoff field is set.
An exploration of part-time NASCAR drivers who have broken the odds to claim Cup Series victories, from Trevor Bayne’s 2011 Daytona 500 triumph to Corey Heim’s recent win at Naval Base Coronado.
From Trevor Bayne’s 2011 Daytona 500 triumph to Corey Heim’s 2026 San Diego victory, a select group of part‑time drivers have defied the odds, proving that occasional brilliance can still break through in a full‑time era.
While most NASCAR victories belong to full‑time competitors, a handful of part‑time drivers have etched their names in the series’ record books. Their stories, spanning more than two decades, illustrate how limited schedules can still produce moments of triumph.
The upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 will feature a full roster of 36 Cup Series drivers, highlighted by stars such as Kyle Larson and Austin Hill, who will contest both the Cup and Xfinity events. With no part‑time entries and a strong contingent of top teams, the race promises intense competition following a recent 39‑car showing at Naval Base Coronado.
NASCAR’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway will feature a full complement of 36 drivers, with Austin Hill contesting both the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and a host of team changes heading into the weekend.
Early forecasts suggest several drivers will advance from the opening round at Sonoma, shaping the bracket for the $1 million prize.
Jesse Love will take the wheel of the No. 21 car for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, marking his first full‑time season and replacing Josh Berry, while battling Corey Heim for Rookie of the Year.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole with a 2:14.788 lap, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds, while Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell struggled in qualifying and the race will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and NASCAR.com.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race on the Naval Base Coronado street course in San Diego on June 21, featuring Shane van Gisbergen on pole, a challenging layout and multiple streaming options.
NASCAR teams are reshaping their driver rosters, with Jesse Love set to replace Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing and Dale Earnhardt Jr. hinting at a possible future with Team Penske.
Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth career pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, praising his Red Bull Chevrolet and the Trackhouse Racing team. The starting lineup features notable performances from Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and others, while Christopher Bell’s injury adds uncertainty.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position with an average speed of 90.809 mph for the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a weekend that blends historic venue legacy with a fresh chapter in the sport.
NASCAR will debut a standard road‑course qualifying format for its first Cup Series race at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego, California, broadcasting live on Amazon Prime Video.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a lap of 2:14.788, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds. The race, set for June 21 on the Naval Base Coronado street circuit, will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video with additional coverage on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
NASCAR strips Jesse Love's No. 2 team of qualifying rights and imposes an in‑race penalty, while Layne Riggs wins a Truck Series race in San Diego after a dramatic overtime finish.
Jesse Love drops to the back of the grid and must navigate an in‑race pass‑through at Sonoma, reshaping his championship push.
Drivers took to the 3.4‑mile temporary circuit on June 19, with Larson leading the way ahead of a two‑group qualifying format that will determine the race grid. The event will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video, with additional streaming on NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
The final race of the Anduril 250 series will take place at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, using NASCAR's standard road course qualifying format and streaming live on Amazon Prime Video.
Wood Brothers Racing announced that reigning NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love will take the wheel of the No. 21 Ford in 2027, succeeding Josh Berry.
A 50‑minute practice on a brand‑new street course in San Diego saw Kyle Larson set the fastest lap, while several drivers, including Christopher Bell with a fractured wrist, made their marks.