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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the In‑Season Challenge pairs the series' leading contenders in a bracket format that culminates in a million‑dollar showdown.
Despite a broken wrist sustained at Michigan, Christopher Bell completed the Pocono Cup race, withdrew from the Coronado Street Course event, and is now preparing to start at Sonoma, where he will face Ross Chastain in the first round of the tournament.
Chase Elliott, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion, discusses how the sport’s new generation of drivers mirrors development paths in other athletics, emphasizing learning, competition, and the enduring value of experience.
In a recent interview, Elliott highlighted the rise of young drivers, the importance of early start and continuous learning, and the bright prospects for NASCAR's next generation.
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.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 marks the start of TNT Sports' Cup Series coverage, featuring a $1 million bracket competition and a tribute to Kyle Busch.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway with a 110‑lap showdown, pole sitter Ty Gibbs, favorite Shane van Gisbergen, and a $1 million bracket, while honoring the late Kyle Busch.
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.
NASCAR’s new in‑season challenge tournament kicks off on June 28, featuring 16 head‑to‑head matchups at Sonoma Raceway. Winners move on to a series of rounds across the United States, culminating at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.
Ty Gibbs secured the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway with a 74.829‑second lap, marking his third career pole. The qualifying round featured unexpected crashes and a points‑leader’s mid‑pack start.
Shane van Gisbergen topped the timing sheets but reported a loose wheel, while William Byron posted strong metrics and praised his car's ride quality. Erik Jones suffered two off‑road incidents, and Christopher Bell and Connor Zilisch also raised concerns.
Ty Gibbs secured pole position in the NASCAR Cup Sonoma race with a lap of 1:14.829s, beating Carson Hocevar by 0.025s. The top six were separated by less than a tenth of a second, while Christopher Bell’s wrist injury and Bubba Wallace’s early crash added further intrigue.
Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.025 seconds, while incidents involving Bubba Wallace and Cody Ware added drama.
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position as Carson Hocevar qualified second, while Bubba Wallace will start from the rear after a qualifying incident.
Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of Sunday’s NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, with a pole time of 74.829 seconds, while a new TNT broadcast crew takes over from Prime Video.
The 2026 Sonoma Raceway event promises a $11.2 million purse, 36 drivers, and a dramatic points battle.
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position with a 1:14.829 lap, while qualifying details and broadcast information were released for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350.