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The series has published the full roster for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350, confirming a 36‑driver field, no open entries, and a reshuffle that sees Austin Hill replace Kyle Busch in the iconic No. 33 car.
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 starts at the front for the last road‑course race of the year, with points leader Justin Allgaier positioned eighth and a handful of multiple‑winners ready to battle.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen enters the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway as the oddsmakers' favorite, but his recent crash in San Diego has left him hungry for a rebound. The 2026 In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend, introducing a new points twist that could reshape the playoff picture and add extra stakes for every driver on the grid.
The upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Sonoma Raceway promises a dramatic start, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole and Connor Zilisch battling from 30th after a qualifying mishap.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen’s San Diego NASCAR race ended in a 12th‑lap crash, costing him a potential victory and valuable points in the Chase.
The series will tackle Sonoma's 1.99‑mile layout, a venue known for its technical challenges and altitude shifts, with top drivers and strategic betting angles already under discussion.
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.
Richard Childress Racing’s rich Sonoma legacy and its prospects in the 2026 In-Season Challenge.
After a 38th‑place finish at San Diego, Shane van Gisbergen reflects on a crash, his road‑course dominance, and a pole‑position showdown at Sonoma as he fights to stay in The Chase.
Rumors swirl as Noah Gragson considers a move to Richard Childress Racing, while sponsorship pressures and driver reshuffles loom over the upcoming season.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 75.029-second lap, while Austin Green’s practice crash highlighted the track’s difficulty. The event will feature 38 drivers on June 27, 2026.
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.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway for a road‑course weekend, where a $1 million In‑Season Challenge begins and qualifying metrics set the stage for a high‑stakes race.
With Cup Series qualifying determining the lineup for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend, offering a $1 million prize to the top 32 drivers who survive Round 1.
Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen will meet again at Sonoma Raceway, each bringing recent wins and championship ambitions to the track.
Connor Zilisch will defend his 2023 victory over Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma Raceway, where both drivers, members of JR Motorsports, aim to extend their road‑course dominance.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring 36 drivers, a knockout bracket, and a host of sponsors.
An overview of the drivers, sponsors, and strategic preparations as Joe Gibbs Racing heads into the Sonoma NASCAR weekend
NASCAR’s three‑series weekend at Sonoma Raceway blends historic road‑course traditions with emerging talent, highlighted by record‑setting poles and veteran milestones.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway brings a stacked field, a knockout In‑Season Challenge and fresh storylines as Austin Hill fills in for Kyle Busch.
Shane van Gisbergen reflects on a crash with Austin Hill, the points implications, and his focus on redemption at Sonoma.