
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Sonoma Raceway in June 2026
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.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jesse Love across Nascar.

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.

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.

The legendary rock band joins forces with NASCAR to promote their new album, unveiling a custom‑designed vehicle, a star‑studded hero film and exclusive merchandise, while the collaboration underscores a shared spirit of performance across music and motorsport.

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.

Richard Childress Racing’s rich Sonoma legacy and its prospects in the 2026 In-Season Challenge.

Jesse Love, the 2025 Xfinity Series champion, discusses his upcoming move to the Cup Series with the Wood Brothers team, his gratitude, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Rumors swirl as Noah Gragson considers a move to Richard Childress Racing, while sponsorship pressures and driver reshuffles loom over the upcoming season.

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 announces a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership with The Rolling Stones and Goodyear ahead of the Chicago Street Race weekend, featuring exclusive collectibles, a custom show car and digital content starring drivers such as Jesse Love and Connor Zilisch.

The Rolling Stones have partnered with NASCAR to launch a fashion line and exclusive vinyl releases, while a short film casts drivers Jesse Love, Connor Zilisch and Carson Hocevar as a touring rock group.

The partnership brings together two American institutions — rock ‘n’ roll legends and stock‑car racing — to create a crossover line of clothing, limited‑edition vinyl and a visual narrative that reimagines NASCAR drivers as a touring band.

Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen will meet again at Sonoma Raceway, each bringing recent wins and championship ambitions to the track.

Connor Zilisch will defend his 2023 victory over Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma Raceway, where both drivers, members of JR Motorsports, aim to extend their road‑course dominance.

The legendary band teams with America's premier stock‑car series to launch co‑branded gear, exclusive records and a listening lounge in Chicago, while a new video starring drivers and a popular creator sets the stage for the album's debut.

A new alliance between NASCAR and The Rolling Stones will bring a rock‑themed experience to Chicago, featuring co‑branded apparel, special‑edition vinyl and a transformed show car that doubles as a listening lounge, all leading up to the Chicagoland race weekend and the release of the band’s new album on July 10.

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones collaborate on licensed merchandise, a limited‑edition vinyl of the band’s new album, and an immersive fan lounge in Chicago, featuring a custom NASCAR show car and a hero film that reimagines drivers as a touring rock band.

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones have announced a sweeping collaboration that blends the high‑octane world of stock car racing with the legendary legacy of rock ‘n’ roll. Centered on shared themes of performance, travel and life on the road, the deal brings exclusive merchandise, a limited‑edition vinyl release and a Chicago activation that transforms a NASCAR show car into a Rolling Stones listening lounge. The campaign, timed with the band’s upcoming album Foreign Tongues, highlights the parallel histories of two brands that have spent over a century entertaining audiences on the move.

NASCAR teams up with The Rolling Stones to launch a multi‑faceted partnership tied to the band's upcoming album "Foreign Tongues," featuring limited‑edition merchandise, collector vinyl, and a high‑energy fan experience in Chicago.

A multi‑platform partnership blends music, motorsport and pop culture as The Rolling Stones prepare to release *Foreign Tongues*.

The NASCAR Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series are set to race at Sonoma Raceway, featuring key contenders with impressive road‑course records and recent highlights from Naval Base Coronado.

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announced a multi‑faceted collaboration that includes limited‑edition merchandise, a custom listening lounge show car, and original content, all leading into the Chicago race weekend and the band’s new album launch.