
Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for 2026 Sonoma NASCAR race
NASCAR has announced the starting grid for the 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Shane van Gisbergen's first pole of the season and a competitive 38‑driver field.
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NASCAR has announced the starting grid for the 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Shane van Gisbergen's first pole of the season and a competitive 38‑driver field.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the 2026 Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, with Brent Crews alongside him on the front row. The second row features Taylor Gray and Anthony Alfredo, while several competitors including Rajah Caruth and Jeb Burton will start 20th or lower.

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.

The 2026 season’s 19th race will be held at Sonoma Raceway, featuring a split‑qualifying format and a full roster of drivers.

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.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is set to compete in the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, fielding three Chevrolets driven by Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, and Ross Chastain, each aiming to leverage recent form and strategic setups for a strong showing.

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Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 75.029-second lap, while Austin Green’s practice crash highlighted the track’s difficulty. The event will feature 38 drivers on June 27, 2026.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 1:15.029 lap, while Brent Crews qualified second. The June 27 event will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on FUBO, with audio on NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.

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.

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Austin Hill secured his first win of the season at Naval Base Coronado, outpacing Taylor Gray in a dramatic finish that highlighted early race mayhem and marked Richard Childress Racing's first triumph since Kyle Busch's passing.

A 25‑car pile‑up at Naval Base Coronado brought the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event to a standstill, injured Anthony Alfredo, and forced a 40‑minute repair delay before the race resumed and Austin Hill took the checkered flag.

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Naval Base Coronado delivered high‑octane competition, dramatic incidents and a championship‑shaping finish.

Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race after a dramatic last‑lap pass, overcoming multiple incidents, a red‑flag delay and a tribute to Kyle Busch.
Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Naval Base Coronado after a dramatic final‑lap overtake of Taylor Gray, delivering Richard Childress Racing its first win since Kyle Busch's passing.

Austin Hill overtook Carson Kvapil on the final lap to claim his 16th NASCAR O'Reilly victory, while a cascade of cautions, a fan incursion and a massive 20‑car pileup defined the chaotic race.

Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race with a last‑lap maneuver, securing his 16th career win while paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch. The event was marked by a red‑flag start, multiple spins, and a fan’s track invasion.
Austin Hill overtook Taylor Gray on the final lap to claim victory in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at San Diego, a result that marks Richard Childress Racing’s first win since Kyle Busch’s death and unfolded amid eight cautions, two red flags, and a massive 25‑car incident.

A restart mishap by Sam Mayer sparked a 25‑car pileup, damaged track infrastructure and led to a red‑flag period, with several drivers, including Anthony Alfredo, forced out of the race.
A misjudged entry by Sam Mayer sparked a multi‑car crash in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race in San Diego, leading to extensive track repairs and multiple red‑flag periods.

Brent Crews will lead the field for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 in San Diego, marking his first pole of the 2026 season.

Ahead of the next round, the O’Reilly‑branded NASCAR series used Naval Base Coronado’s road course for a high‑intensity session, with Green setting the pace and several incidents punctuating the action.

NASCAR will stage a rare triple‑header at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series. Qualifying results see Magnussen, Johnson, Pardus and Perez leading their divisions.