Shane van Gisbergen clinches second straight Sonoma victory in In‑Season Challenge showdown
Van Gisbergen's dominant performance at Sonoma Raceway underscored his road‑course mastery and kept the championship battle tightly contested.
Jun 29, 2026
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Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma NASCAR Cup Race, Eyes Record
Shane van Gisbergen swept the weekend at Sonoma, securing his second victory of the 2026 season while edging toward a historic nine‑win road‑course tally.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen clinches closest victory at Sonoma, ties Stewart on road‑course wins list
Shane van Gisbergen won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway by 0.357 seconds, tying Tony Stewart for second on the all‑time road‑course wins list. Denny Hamlin overtook Tyler Reddick in the points standings, while Tyler Reddick finished last due to a mechanical issue. NASCAR’s next race will be at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
Jun 29, 2026
NASCAR Kicks Off 2026 In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 marks the start of a five‑race, $1 million tournament that will test the technical prowess of NASCAR’s top road‑course drivers.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Second 2026 NASCAR Road‑Course Win at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the 2026 Sonoma road race, leading 74 laps and securing his second win of the season. The performance placed him alongside Tony Stewart in the record books and highlighted a competitive field of drivers.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Second 2026 NASCAR Road Course Victory at Sonoma
On June 28, 2026, Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win of the season at Sonoma Raceway, dominating 74 of 110 laps and joining an elite group of road‑course champions.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Command at Sonoma NASCAR Cup
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps to win at Sonoma, while Tyler Reddick’s early exit and other upsets reshaped the playoff picture ahead of the upcoming Chicagoland race.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates at Sonoma, In‑Season Challenge Upsets Continue
Shane van Gisbergen captured a commanding victory at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps and extending his record as the winningest active driver on road and street courses. The race featured a tight battle for second, a dramatic In‑Season Challenge with several high‑profile setbacks, and a looming showdown at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5.
Jun 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Road Course Mastery Shifts NASCAR Playoff Landscape
Shane van Gisbergen's tire‑conserving brilliance at Sonoma brings him closer to Jeff Gordon's all‑time road‑course record, while A.J. Allmendinger celebrates his 500th start and rookie Connor Zilisch posts a career‑best finish.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen’s Sonoma Sweep Nears Gordon’s Road‑Course Record
Shane van Gisbergen's double victory at Sonoma puts him within one win of Jeff Gordon's road‑course record, while Ty Gibbs shines, Tyler Reddick falters, and Denny Hamlin retakes the points lead.
Jun 29, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma NASCAR Cup Race
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps to claim his second win of the season, extending his record as the most successful active driver on road and street courses. The race featured dramatic incidents involving several playoff hopefuls and sets the stage for the next showdown at Chicagoland Speedway.
Jun 29, 2026
NASCAR Kicks Off 2026 In‑Season Challenge with High‑Stakes Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
The 2026 In‑Season Challenge opens with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, a 1.99‑mile road course that tests both precision and nerve, featuring a $1 million purse and national broadcast on TNT and truTV.
Jun 28, 2026
Michael McDowell on Mastering Sonoma’s Unique Challenges
Michael McDowell explains why Sonoma’s varied terrain demands tire discipline, highlights the achievements of Larson, Truex Jr., and Bowyer, and reflects on his own resurgence at the track.
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
Richard Childress Racing Eyes Sonoma Glory in 2026 In-Season Challenge
Richard Childress Racing’s rich Sonoma legacy and its prospects in the 2026 In-Season Challenge.
Jun 27, 2026
Canadiens’ Gorton Signals Draft Strategy and Hage’s Potential Return
Montreal’s president of hockey operations, Jeff Gorton, discusses the team’s draft intentions, the status of restricted free agents, and the upcoming development camp that could influence Michael Hage’s decision.
Jun 26, 2026
IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Returns to Washington, D.C. for 2026 Celebration
The 2026 IndyCar Freedom 250 will transform the National Mall into a 1.66‑mile circuit, while a revived International Race of Champions brings together NASCAR and IndyCar legends for a Pontiac Firebird showcase, backed by former President Donald Trump and the newly revived IROC organization.
Jun 26, 2026
NASCAR Heads to Sonoma for the Toyota/Save Mart 350
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring 36 drivers, a knockout bracket, and a host of sponsors.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR’s Sonoma Showdown: Records, Rivalries, and a Road‑Course Finale
NASCAR’s three‑series weekend at Sonoma Raceway blends historic road‑course traditions with emerging talent, highlighted by record‑setting poles and veteran milestones.
Jun 25, 2026
Retired Racing Legends to Clash in IROC Revival at Washington’s National Mall
A historic lineup of retired champions will compete in an International Race of Champions event on a 1.7‑mile circuit around the National Mall on August 22, followed by an IndyCar race the next day.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR’s Broadcast Shuffle: Letarte, Alexander, and Earnhardt Jr. Stay on TNT
Steve Letarte, Adam Alexander, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will continue to call NASCAR Cup Series races for TNT, bringing their signature blend of strategy talk and fan‑friendly banter to the network’s new schedule, starting with the Sonoma road race.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR Grants Rare Laps Back to Corey Day After Sewer Cover Incident
NASCAR allowed Corey Day's team to recover four laps after a loose sewer cover damaged his car on the opening lap of the street race, a move made possible by a seldom‑used exception clause.
Jun 24, 2026
NASCAR’s Mid‑Race Repair Sparks Fan Backlash and Historical Comparisons
NASCAR's mid‑race repair for Corey Day ignites fan outrage and draws comparisons to a 2004 Jeff Gordon incident, while Kyle Larson's penalty history looms over the sport.
Jun 24, 2026
Sonoma Raceway: The Challenge of NASCAR’s Wine Country Track
Located in Sonoma, California, the track blends steep elevation changes with technical corners, creating a unique test for drivers and a stage for unforgettable NASCAR moments.
Jun 24, 2026