Dillon vs. Hamlin Headline $1 Million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma
Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge bracket at Sonoma, where road‑course veterans and rising stars vie for the prize
Jun 27, 2026
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NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge Sets Up Showdown at Sonoma
A five‑race, head‑to‑head tournament will crown a $1 million champion at Sonoma Raceway, with Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin and a field of 16 drivers battling in a bracket format.
Jun 27, 2026
Blaney leads Sonoma practice as NASCAR gears up for Sunday’s race
Ryan Blaney set the pace in practice at Sonoma Raceway, clocking 75.808 seconds, while Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace and Shane van Gisbergen followed in the top five. The session included minor spins by AJ Allmendinger and Erik Jones, and qualifying will be shown on truTV before Sunday’s race airs on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs grabs pole as Joe Gibbs Racing dominates Sonoma starting lineup
Ty Gibbs grabs pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 as Joe Gibbs Racing dominates the Sonoma starting lineup, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying crash adds drama.
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs Secures Pole Position for 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
Ty Gibbs claimed the pole for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Carson Hocevar alongside him, while a mix of front‑row and rear‑grid starters sets the stage for an unpredictable race.
Jun 27, 2026
Gibbs and Hocevar Take Pole for Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position as Carson Hocevar qualified second, while Bubba Wallace will start from the rear after a qualifying incident.
Jun 27, 2026
Gibbs and Hocevar to Lead Sonoma NASCAR Race as Broadcast Shifts to TNT
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Dillon and Hamlin Set for Another Showdown at Sonoma
Ty Dillon looks to repeat last year’s upset of Denny Hamlin as the In‑Season Challenge begins its first round at Sonoma Raceway, a bracket‑style event where the winner walks away with a million dollars.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Sets Up Sonoma Showdown for 2026
The 2026 Sonoma Raceway event promises a $11.2 million purse, 36 drivers, and a dramatic points battle.
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs Claims Pole for Sonoma NASCAR Race
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Qualifying Thrills at Sonoma: Ty Gibbs Poles, Bubba Wallace’s Mishap
Ty Gibbs secured pole position with a 1:14.829 lap at Sonoma Raceway, while Bubba Wallace's qualifying incident and Ryan Blaney's fastest practice time set the tone for a competitive weekend.
Jun 27, 2026
2026 Toyota Save Mart 350: A Road‑Course Showdown at Sonoma
An early look at the drivers, weather, and betting landscape for the 2026 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma in 2026 with New Split‑Group Qualifying
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Confirms 2026 Sonoma Race and Split-Group Qualifying Format
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Leads 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 Odds as McClure’s Model Forecasts Upsets
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Announces In‑Season Challenge Tournament with Head‑to‑Head Matchups
The 2025 NASCAR season introduces a new tournament structure that begins on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring 16 head‑to‑head matchups and ending with a final at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.
Jun 27, 2026
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR In-Season Tournament Kicks Off at Sonoma with Million-Dollar Showdown
The inaugural round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Tournament at Sonoma Raceway sets the stage for a high‑stakes competition.
Jun 27, 2026
Van Gisbergen Eyes Sonoma Victory as Betting Odds Favor Him Over Zilisch
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR’s 37th Sonoma Return Brings History and New Heroes
NASCAR is set to return to Sonoma Raceway for the 37th running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350, a event steeped in tradition and featuring a mix of legendary champions and rising talent.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR’s Sonoma Showdown: Strategy, Stats and Betting Insights
NASCAR’s next road‑course showdown at Sonoma brings fresh stakes, strategic pit work and DraftKings fantasy recommendations for fans.
Jun 27, 2026
2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350: A Prime-Time Showdown at Sonoma
The 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 NASCAR race will be held on June 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT at Sonoma Raceway, featuring warm summer conditions, a tight points battle among Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney, and early betting favorites Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch.
Jun 26, 2026
NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge Kicks Off at Sonoma with $1 Million Prize at Stake
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.
Jun 26, 2026
NASCAR’s Sonoma Showdown: Qualifying Sets the Stage for a Million‑Dollar Battle
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.
Jun 26, 2026