
Van Gisbergen Leads a Star‑Studded Field at Sonoma’s Toyota/Save Mart 350
Shane van Gisbergen heads a strong field at Sonoma’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, where road‑course expertise could reshape the championship picture.
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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.

With 36 drivers set to battle a 1.99‑mile road course, Shane van Gisbergen enters as the favorite while contenders like Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson eye a pivotal points battle.

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.

A chaotic weekend at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado saw veteran returns, surprising disputes, and title contenders battling injury, reshaping narratives across NASCAR’s national series.

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.

NASCAR staged a weekend at the temporary track built on Naval Base Coronado that drew a full house of fans despite a host of technical setbacks. Drivers and crews grappled with a surface that behaved nothing like the digital replica, leading to slower lap times, excessive tire wear, and uncertainty about the event's place in future schedules.

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.

The street‑style event at Naval Base Coronado saw a rookie take his first win, a dramatic comeback, and off‑track incidents that kept the action unpredictable.

Corey Heim captured his first NASCAR Cup Series win at the streets of San Diego, while Bubba Wallace rallied from two laps down to finish second, reshaping the championship picture.

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.

Corey Heim captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory at the San Diego street circuit, overtaking teammate Tyler Reddick after a flat tire. The result tightens the standings and sets the stage for the upcoming Sonoma race.

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.

Brent Crews entered the Cup Series in San Diego, replacing Christopher Bell in Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20, but a mechanical failure cut his first outing short and left his long‑term prospects open.

A chaotic final stage of the Anduril 250 saw Austin Hill overshoot Turn 1, taking out the leading trio of Hill, Van Gisbergen and Zilisch, and reshaping the outcome of a race marked by variable grip and a massive crowd.

Corey Heim overcame early setbacks to win the inaugural NASCAR Cup race on Coronado Island, finishing ahead of Bubba Wallace in a dramatic 1‑2 for 23XI Racing.

A chaotic finish at the Anduril 250 NASCAR race saw Austin Hill's brake failure collect Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, while Jimmie Johnson's final run and Brent Crews' short substitution added drama.

A last‑corner error by Austin Hill turned a promising showdown into a multi‑car wreck, eliminating leaders and reshaping the event's narrative.