
Dillon and Hamlin Clash Again in NASCAR’s High‑Stakes In‑Season Challenge
Ty Dillon aims to replicate last year’s surprise run against Denny Hamlin in a five‑race, $1 million tournament that will crown a champion at Sonoma.
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Ty Dillon aims to replicate last year’s surprise run against Denny Hamlin in a five‑race, $1 million tournament that will crown a champion at Sonoma.

Ty Dillon's recent runner‑up finish and Denny Hamlin's four wins set the stage for a compelling showdown at Sonoma Raceway, where bracket matchups and hometown milestones add extra intrigue.

Analyst Cooper Albers and DraftKings Sportsbook have published the complete odds for the 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Denny Hamlin as the +550 favorite and outlining a deep field of contenders.

Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin renew their rivalry in a five‑race tournament offering a $1 million prize, with historic matchups and family connections adding extra intrigue.

Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a five‑race, $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway, where head‑to‑head matchups, personal storylines, and surprise contenders shape the competition.

Ty Dillon aims to replicate last year’s surprise run in the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma, a $1 million bracket‑style event that could reshape the playoff picture

NASCAR’s new in‑season challenge tournament kicks off on June 28, featuring 16 head‑to‑head matchups at Sonoma Raceway. Winners move on to a series of rounds across the United States, culminating at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.

Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge bracket at Sonoma, where road‑course veterans and rising stars vie for the prize

A five‑race, head‑to‑head tournament will crown a $1 million champion at Sonoma Raceway, with Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin and a field of 16 drivers battling in a bracket format.

Ty Gibbs grabs pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 as Joe Gibbs Racing dominates the Sonoma starting lineup, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying crash adds drama.

Ty Gibbs claimed the pole for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Carson Hocevar alongside him, while a mix of front‑row and rear‑grid starters sets the stage for an unpredictable race.

Ty Gibbs secured the pole position as Carson Hocevar qualified second, while Bubba Wallace will start from the rear after a qualifying incident.
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 Dillon looks to repeat last year’s upset of Denny Hamlin as the In‑Season Challenge begins its first round at Sonoma Raceway, a bracket‑style event where the winner walks away with a million dollars.

The 2026 Sonoma Raceway event promises a $11.2 million purse, 36 drivers, and a dramatic points battle.
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.

Ty Gibbs secured pole position with a 1:14.829 lap at Sonoma Raceway, while Bubba Wallace's qualifying incident and Ryan Blaney's fastest practice time set the tone for a competitive weekend.

NASCAR has confirmed a June 2026 race at Sonoma Raceway, introducing a two‑group qualifying system where the fastest single lap decides the starting grid. Shane van Gisbergen, the 2025 pole winner, headlines the entry list alongside a full complement of Cup Series drivers.

NASCAR will return to Sonoma Raceway in June 2026, employing a split-group qualifying system where the fastest lap in a single round determines the grid, with Group A and Group B each fielding a distinct roster of drivers.

Denny Hamlin and Ty Dillon meet again at Sonoma Raceway, with the victor earning a shot at Erik Jones or Joey Logano in Chicago. Both drivers stress the unpredictable nature of road‑course racing as the stakes climb.
The 2025 NASCAR season introduces a new tournament structure that begins on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring 16 head‑to‑head matchups and ending with a final at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.

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.
Shane van Gisbergen is the betting favorite for the Sonoma race, but Connor Zilisch and a deep field of drivers could still deliver a dramatic upset.