NASCAR In‑Season Challenge: Top Seed Falls at Sonoma
Tyler Reddick's loss to Alex Bowman and Denny Hamlin's survival set the stage for a dramatic second round at Chicagoland Speedway
Jun 29, 2026
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Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second 2026 NASCAR Road Course Victory at Sonoma
On June 28, 2026, Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win of the season at Sonoma Raceway, dominating 74 of 110 laps and joining an elite group of road‑course champions.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Sonoma as Denny Hamlin Seizes Points Lead
Shane van Gisbergen won the Sonoma Cup race, while Denny Hamlin overtook Tyler Reddick for the points lead after a mechanical setback for the latter.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Command at Sonoma NASCAR Cup
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps to win at Sonoma, while Tyler Reddick’s early exit and other upsets reshaped the playoff picture ahead of the upcoming Chicagoland race.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates at Sonoma, In‑Season Challenge Upsets Continue
Shane van Gisbergen captured a commanding victory at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps and extending his record as the winningest active driver on road and street courses. The race featured a tight battle for second, a dramatic In‑Season Challenge with several high‑profile setbacks, and a looming showdown at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen Takes Command at Sonoma in In‑Season Challenge Opener
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 laps and edged Chase Briscoe by less than a second to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350, kicking off the new In‑Season Challenge with a full field of 35 drivers.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma NASCAR Cup Race
Shane van Gisbergen captured his eighth career road course victory at Sonoma, extending his lead in the NASCAR Cup Series and setting up a crucial push on upcoming oval events.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma, Extends Road Course Legacy
Shane van Gisbergen led most laps and held off Chase Briscoe to claim his eighth road course win at Sonoma, cementing his status as the premier driver on twisty tracks and setting the stage for the upcoming oval showdown.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen dominates Sonoma NASCAR Cup race, eyes Chase Elliott record
Shane van Gisbergen led most of the Sonoma race, securing his eighth road‑course victory and moving into playoff contention as Tyler Reddick’s In‑Season Challenge crumbles and Denny Hamlin advances.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Road Course Mastery Shifts NASCAR Playoff Landscape
Shane van Gisbergen's tire‑conserving brilliance at Sonoma brings him closer to Jeff Gordon's all‑time road‑course record, while A.J. Allmendinger celebrates his 500th start and rookie Connor Zilisch posts a career‑best finish.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second 2026 NASCAR Cup Victory at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, his second victory of 2026 and eighth career win, while Denny Hamlin moved to the top of the standings.
Jun 29, 2026
Hamlin Takes Points Lead After Sonoma Thriller
Denny Hamlin surged to the top of the Cup Series standings after a chaotic Sonoma event, holding a one‑point edge over the upcoming Chicagoland race while Tyler Reddick’s power‑steering woes and Erik Jones’ slide into the cutline added further intrigue.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen’s Sonoma Sweep Nears Gordon’s Road‑Course Record
Shane van Gisbergen's double victory at Sonoma puts him within one win of Jeff Gordon's road‑course record, while Ty Gibbs shines, Tyler Reddick falters, and Denny Hamlin retakes the points lead.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second 2026 NASCAR Cup Victory at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen’s second triumph of the 2026 season at Sonoma places him among the sport’s elite road‑course drivers and shifts the points lead in the championship.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma NASCAR Cup Race
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps to claim his second win of the season, extending his record as the most successful active driver on road and street courses. The race featured dramatic incidents involving several playoff hopefuls and sets the stage for the next showdown at Chicagoland Speedway.
Jun 29, 2026
Reddick Holds NASCAR Cup Lead as Hamlin Closes Gap Ahead of Sonoma Showdown
Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup Series after 17 races, but Denny Hamlin's recent wins have narrowed the gap to eight points. The upcoming race at Sonoma Raceway is expected to favor Reddick, yet Hamlin's resilience makes the contest finely balanced.
Jun 28, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma for 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring pole‑position starter Ty Gibbs, Chevrolet dominance in qualifying and Shane van Gisbergen as the FanDuel favorite.
Jun 28, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma for 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will bring the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring a deep driver field, stage racing and betting favorites.
Jun 28, 2026
Sonoma’s Final Road‑Course Showdown Sets the Stage for the In‑Season Challenge
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28 will crown the first champion of the In‑Season Challenge, with odds favoring Shane van Gisbergen, Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick, while pole‑sitter Ty Gibbs and other top picks prepare for a high‑stakes battle.
Jun 28, 2026
NASCAR In‑Season Challenge Sets Up High‑Stakes Bracket Racing
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the In‑Season Challenge pairs the series' leading contenders in a bracket format that culminates in a million‑dollar showdown.
Jun 28, 2026
Van Gisbergen Starts Sixth as Gibbs Claims Pole at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen will line up sixth for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs secures pole position in a dramatic qualifying session that saw several title hopefuls scattered throughout the grid.
Jun 28, 2026
NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge Heads to Sonoma for Million‑Dollar Showdown
This weekend the Cup Series travels to Sonoma Raceway, where 32 drivers will battle in a single‑elimination bracket for a $1 million prize, broadcast live on TNT and truTV.
Jun 28, 2026
Cooper Albers Unveils 2026 NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 Odds at Sonoma
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.
Jun 28, 2026
Gibbs grabs pole as Sonoma qualifying delivers surprise twists
Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, outpacing Carson Hocevar by a narrow margin. Several other drivers posted strong qualifying times, and Bubba Wallace will begin the event in a backup car after a crash.
Jun 28, 2026