
Joe Gibbs Racing Eyes Another Chicagoland Triumph
Joe Gibbs Racing returns to Chicagoland Speedway with a strong history, aiming to add to their seven victories there.
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Joe Gibbs Racing returns to Chicagoland Speedway with a strong history, aiming to add to their seven victories there.

Goodyear brings tested intermediate‑track tires to Chicagoland Speedway for NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series, reviving the venue after a six‑year hiatus.

NASCAR’s comeback to Chicagoland Speedway brings a familiar Goodyear tire configuration, tested in April with top Cup and Xfinity drivers, and a detailed tire allotment plan for teams.

The upcoming event at Illinois’ 1.5‑mile track features practice and qualifying schedules for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its return.

NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, with qualifying orders already revealing early leaders in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.

NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway with Goodyear Racing Eagle tires that have been tested and proven on similar intermediate tracks. The tire setups, finalized after an April session with drivers from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota, will be used on a 1.5‑mile oval in Joliet, Illinois, and will also be deployed in Italy and France this weekend.

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 won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, with Connor Zilisch finishing second. Detailed results and stage points are provided for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 event.

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.

Brent Crews finished third at Sonoma Raceway, earning 50 points and stepping into the provisional Chase field. Toyota’s Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch claimed victory and runner‑up, underscoring the manufacturer’s performance.

The latest NASCAR race at Sonoma delivered a dramatic finish, with Shane van Gisbergen taking the checkered flag and a host of series regulars earning stage points.

Brent Crews’ race‑high 50 points at Sonoma Raceway propelled him upward as the playoff picture tightens, with only five points races left to decide The Chase contenders.
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 19th race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Sonoma Raceway saw Brent Crews surge in the points standings, while Justin Allgaier continues to dominate the championship picture.

Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth win of the season at Sonoma, outpacing teammate Connor Zilisch after a chaotic race filled with early spins, strategic short‑pits and a mechanical failure that eliminated Ross Chastain.

Shane van Gisbergen won a tightly contested NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026, after a race filled with stage battles, pit strategy and a fuel‑related drama for Taylor Gray.

Betting markets favor Shane van Gisbergen for the upcoming Sonoma road‑course event, while a deep field of drivers including Connor Zilisch and William Sawalich prepare for a pivotal weekend.

The 2026 season’s 19th race will be held at Sonoma Raceway, featuring a split‑qualifying format and a full roster of drivers.

The 2026 season will feature the O'Reilly Series at Sonoma Raceway, with a new two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting order for the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250.

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.

An overview of the drivers, sponsors, and strategic preparations as Joe Gibbs Racing heads into the Sonoma NASCAR weekend

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 inaugural national‑series street race in San Diego delivered a cascade of incidents, from a damaged Chevrolet to a massive crash that halted action for over four decades of seconds.