
Group qualifying makes its debut at Sonoma
NASCAR will split the field into two groups for a 20‑minute qualifying session, with the combined results determining the starting lineup for the 110‑lap road‑course race broadcast live on TNT.
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NASCAR will split the field into two groups for a 20‑minute qualifying session, with the combined results determining the starting lineup for the 110‑lap road‑course race broadcast live on TNT.
Shane van Gisbergen is the betting favorite for the Sonoma race, but Connor Zilisch and a deep field of drivers could still deliver a dramatic upset.
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.

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.

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.

Chevrolet aims to extend its dominant streak at Sonoma Raceway while drivers like Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch, and Kyle Larson chase milestones.

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.

Ryan Preece stepped into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase after Shane van Gisbergen’s early accident, delivering a performance that underscores deep structural issues in the sport’s playoff and points architecture.

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 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.

Corey Heim led from start to finish in San Diego, while Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson followed in second and third, as the series heads toward a pivotal stretch before The Chase.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole with a 2:14.788 lap, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds, while Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell struggled in qualifying and the race will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and NASCAR.com.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race on the Naval Base Coronado street course in San Diego on June 21, featuring Shane van Gisbergen on pole, a challenging layout and multiple streaming options.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a unique street‑circuit showdown.

The Anduril 250 race at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado will be televised on Prime at 4 p.m. on June 21, showcasing Shane van Gisbergen’s dominant qualifying performance and a field that includes both seasoned veterans and road‑course specialists.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, with Connor Zilisch joining him on the front row amid a challenging street circuit that tested the entire field.

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego will feature a $11.85 million purse, three stages, and a televised broadcast on June 21, 2026. Qualifying results determine the starting grid, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole, while Tyler Reddick leads the championship.

NASCAR will debut a standard road‑course qualifying format for its first Cup Series race at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego, California, broadcasting live on Amazon Prime Video.

The Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the Anduril 250 at 2:30 p.m. ET, with the starting lineup for the San Diego Street Course race to be set based on the results.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a lap of 2:14.788, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds. The race, set for June 21 on the Naval Base Coronado street circuit, will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video with additional coverage on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, heading a mixed grid of veterans and rising talents at the Naval Base Coronado event.