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Betting markets favor Shane van Gisbergen for the upcoming Sonoma road‑course event, while a deep field of drivers including Connor Zilisch and William Sawalich prepare for a pivotal weekend.
An early look at the drivers, weather, and betting landscape for the 2026 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
The Sonoma Raceway is set to host another thrilling NASCAR Cup Series event, blending its unique elevation and short‑track layout with a deep field of contenders.
The 2026 season’s 19th race will be held at Sonoma Raceway, featuring a split‑qualifying format and a full roster of drivers.
NASCAR has confirmed a June 2026 race at Sonoma Raceway, introducing a two‑group qualifying system where the fastest single lap decides the starting grid. Shane van Gisbergen, the 2025 pole winner, headlines the entry list alongside a full complement of Cup Series drivers.
With 38 drivers confirmed for the final road‑course event of the 2026 Cup season, teams from JR Motorsports and Jordan Anderson Racing line up alongside Connor Zilisch, Shane van Gisbergen and Ross Chastain.
The 2026 season will feature the O'Reilly Series at Sonoma Raceway, with a new two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting order for the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250.
The upcoming Sonoma race will feature a $1.65 million O'Reilly Series purse, with Connor Zilisch looking to defend his title against strong competition.
NASCAR will return to Sonoma Raceway in June 2026, employing a split-group qualifying system where the fastest lap in a single round determines the grid, with Group A and Group B each fielding a distinct roster of drivers.
Shane van Gisbergen is preparing for a busy weekend at Sonoma Raceway, balancing Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition while reflecting on new tracks, teammate dynamics, and the future of NASCAR.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position at Sonoma Raceway, beating Brent Crews by 0.189 seconds, while Connor Zilisch drops to 30th after a tire issue. Justin Allgaier holds a 224‑point lead in the standings.
Shane Van Gisbergen starts at the front for the last road‑course race of the year, with points leader Justin Allgaier positioned eighth and a handful of multiple‑winners ready to battle.
Mike McClure’s predictive model, which has correctly identified 30 NASCAR race winners since 2021, projects Shane van Gisbergen as the -150 favorite for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, while flagging Ryan Blaney’s vulnerability and highlighting AJ Allmendinger as a +3300 contender.
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 enters the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway as the oddsmakers' favorite, but his recent crash in San Diego has left him hungry for a rebound. The 2026 In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend, introducing a new points twist that could reshape the playoff picture and add extra stakes for every driver on the grid.
The upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Sonoma Raceway promises a dramatic start, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole and Connor Zilisch battling from 30th after a qualifying mishap.
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.
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Shane van Gisbergen will lead the grid at Sonoma Raceway, with a strong contingent of challengers ready to contest the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event.
Shane van Gisbergen’s San Diego NASCAR race ended in a 12th‑lap crash, costing him a potential victory and valuable points in the Chase.
The series will tackle Sonoma's 1.99‑mile layout, a venue known for its technical challenges and altitude shifts, with top drivers and strategic betting angles already under discussion.
NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announced a partnership on June 24 that will see co‑branded merchandise, special vinyl pressings and a traveling listening space touring Chicago before the July 4‑5 race, promoting the band’s first full album since drummer Charlie Watts’ death.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 95.483 mph lap, while Connor Zilisch will start 30th after a tire issue. Other key qualifiers include Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, and Justin Allgaier, who leads the series standings.
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