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NASCAR heads to Sonoma Raceway June 26‑28 for a three‑day road‑course showdown, featuring practice, qualifying and races, with Corey Heim looking to capitalize on his recent Cup Series victory and Shane Van Ginsberg defending his title.
Shane van Gisbergen opens as the -150 favorite for the Sonoma road race, while Kyle Larson seeks to protect his championship lead after a strong third‑place finish in San Diego.
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.
NASCAR is set to descend on Sonoma Raceway in California for a packed weekend of racing that will showcase its premier Cup Series alongside the O’Reilly and ARCA Menards Series.
The Cup Series rolls into Northern California this weekend for its fourth road course race of the 2026 season, featuring AJ Allmendinger in his 500th Cup start and Ty Dillon’s bid to repeat last year’s upset, all broadcast on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM.
The Sonoma Raceway will host a weekend of NASCAR racing featuring the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with odds, participants and teams highlighted.
The NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge offers a $1 million prize, determined at Indianapolis in late July. The top 32 drivers, selected after Pocono, compete in a bracket‑style tournament, with fans able to win the same amount with a perfect bracket. This week’s matchups at Sonoma highlight Reddick’s road‑course surge, Bowman’s early exit, and a host of statistical storylines.
Denny Hamlin criticizes the long‑standing notion that NASCAR drivers need 100 starts to win their first race, pointing to Corey Heim’s 13‑start victory as proof that potential can emerge much earlier.
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.
NASCAR staged a three‑day weekend at Naval Base Coronado, turning a limited‑access island into a 3.4‑mile racetrack. The event attracted a global audience, highlighted military collaboration, and raised questions about future races on government property.
The second edition of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge features a tournament-style format during TNT Sports' summer slate, with the final two competitors meeting at the Brickyard 400 for a $1 million prize.
The second edition of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge features weekly matchups, a $1 million final at the Brickyard 400 on July 26, and a bracket that could reshape drivers’ strategies.
Corey Heim’s maiden Cup win at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado over Tyler Reddick underscores his emergence as a top contender and raises questions about his future in the series.
Corey Heim claimed his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win in San Diego, passing Tyler Reddick in the closing laps while Bubba Wallace recovered from early trouble to finish second.
Corey Heim led from start to finish in San Diego, while Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson followed in second and third, as the series heads toward a pivotal stretch before The Chase.
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.
During a NASCAR race, a spectator climbed two fences to reach the track, was arrested by federal agents, and sparked a brief confrontation that echoed previous breaches.
NASCAR returns to Southern California not on an oval but on the narrow streets of Coronado Island, using the USS Carl Vinson as a dramatic backdrop. The race introduces a rugged street circuit, a novel broadcast setup, and debut performances that signal the series' push to innovate and attract new fans.
From Shane van Gisbergen’s pole position to Frankie Muniz’s scooter cameo, the unexpected transportation trend is reshaping how teams navigate the street‑course event at Naval Base Coronado.