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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.
The NASCAR Cup Series converges on Sonoma Raceway for its fourth and final road race of the year. With elevation, tight turns and a history of surprise outcomes, the event offers rich storylines and valuable fantasy insights.
With Shane van Gisbergen tipped as the top road‑course talent, the article examines his rivals, the teams vying for supremacy, and the sleepers who could upset the odds in the final NASCAR race.
NASCAR’s three‑series weekend at Sonoma Raceway blends historic road‑course traditions with emerging talent, highlighted by record‑setting poles and veteran milestones.
NASCAR will race at Sonoma Raceway in California from June 26 to June 28, 2026, featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series and ARCA Menards Series, with coverage across multiple TV and streaming platforms and Tyler Reddick leading the points standings.
NASCAR’s 2026 playoff format, branded as the Chase, will bring together the 16 drivers who have accumulated the most points during the regular season. Points are reset before the final stretch, and nine races remain before the playoff field is set.
The 2026 In‑Season Challenge opens the NASCAR season on a road course, featuring key matchups, broadcast reach and storylines that could reshape early championship dynamics.
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.
The upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway will pit the series’ top road‑course drivers against each other, with championship implications and surprising contenders.
With the 2026 season’s last road‑course event on the horizon, oddsmakers favor Shane van Gisbergen, while a mix of veteran and rising talent prepares for a showdown at Sonoma Raceway.
Hendrick Motorsports brings a deep history of success at Sonoma Raceway as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its In‑Season Challenge on the road circuit.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen heads a strong field at Sonoma’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, where road‑course expertise could reshape the championship picture.
Van Gisbergen led 97 of 110 laps, surpassing Gordon's previous record and securing his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway this weekend for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, kicking off the 2026 In‑Season Challenge with a full weekend of practices, qualifiers and races, while key drivers eye playoff positioning.
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 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Sonoma Raceway, a 2.52‑mile road course that tests skill and strategy. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talent, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 promises a dramatic battle for the checkered flag.
The latest NASCAR driver standings reveal minimal movement at the top, but a late‑race incident reshapes the mid‑tier landscape.
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff battle is intensifying as the regular season nears its two‑thirds mark, and drivers William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Joey Logano find themselves on the wrong side of the postseason cutoff.
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 inaugural race of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway kicks off a single‑elimination tournament offering a $1 million prize and a pathway to the playoffs.
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.