Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Erik Jones across Nascar.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri becomes a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, partnering with Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and Darius Rucker to blend racing, food and lifestyle into a new brand identity.
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.
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.
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 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.
Erik Jones reflects on a season defined by clean performances, the impact of high‑profile investors, and upcoming races at Sonoma and Chicagoland, while his foundation partners with Dollar Tree to promote skin‑cancer awareness.
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.
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.
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.
Denny Hamlin and Ty Dillon meet again at Sonoma Raceway, with the victor earning a shot at Erik Jones or Joey Logano in Chicago. Both drivers stress the unpredictable nature of road‑course racing as the stakes climb.
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.
Guy Fieri, known for his Food Network shows, has become a strategic owner of the Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team, partnering with Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and Darius Rucker to merge racing with food and lifestyle culture.
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.
The inaugural round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Tournament at Sonoma Raceway sets the stage for a high‑stakes competition.
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.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is set to reshape Legacy Motor Club’s identity through collaborative content, fan experiences and merchandise that blend motorsports with culinary culture.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is now a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR team that will blend racing, food and lifestyle culture through new content, fan engagement and merchandise, with seven‑time champions Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty also part of the ownership group.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is set to reshape Legacy Motor Club’s brand by blending culinary culture with motorsport, teaming up with music star Darius Rucker and NASCAR icons.
Guy Fieri, known from Food Network’s “Diner, Drive‑Ins and Dives”, has become a strategic owner of the Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team, aiming to fuse racing with food, music and fan engagement.
Guy Fieri, known from Food Network’s “Diner, Drive‑Ins and Dives”, has become a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, partnering with Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and music star Darius Rucker. The collaboration aims to blend racing, lifestyle and fan engagement, with drivers Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek carrying forward the Petty legacy.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has become a strategic owner of Legacy Motor Club, partnering with NASCAR legends to blend culinary culture with motorsports.