
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma Raceway for a Competitive Weekend
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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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.

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones announce a multi‑faceted partnership timed with the release of the band’s new album *Foreign Tongues*, featuring limited‑edition apparel, collector vinyl, a Chicago‑based fan experience and a hero film starring top drivers.

The upcoming August launch of NASCAR's 'Rising' will continue its focus on the personalities shaping the sport, with Hocevar emerging as a central figure.

NASCAR staged a three‑day weekend at Naval Base Coronado, turning a limited‑access island into a 3.4‑mile racetrack. The event attracted a global audience, highlighted military collaboration, and raised questions about future races on government property.

Jesse Love will take the wheel of the No. 21 car for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, marking his first full‑time season and replacing Josh Berry, while battling Corey Heim for Rookie of the Year.

Austin Hill secured his second victory of the season at Naval Base Coronado, edging Taylor Gray by 1.127 seconds after a chaotic race filled with mechanical failures and a heartfelt homage to the late Kyle Busch.

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.

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 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 NASCAR race in San Diego turned into a 23‑car pileup when Sam Mayer clipped the inside wall, sparking a chain reaction that damaged the outside wall at Turn 1 and left several drivers, including Brent Crews and Jesse Love, with damaged vehicles. Mayer later voiced regret over the incident, and track crews were forced to replace the compromised wall section.

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.

NASCAR teams are reshaping their driver rosters, with Jesse Love set to replace Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing and Dale Earnhardt Jr. hinting at a possible future with Team Penske.
Brent Crews secured the pole with a 2:14.294 lap, while Parker Retzlaff and Jesse Love will line up behind him, and the event will be televised on the CW Network with streaming on FUBO and audio on SiriusXM.

NASCAR strips Jesse Love's No. 2 team of qualifying rights and imposes an in‑race penalty, while Layne Riggs wins a Truck Series race in San Diego after a dramatic overtime finish.

Jesse Love drops to the back of the grid and must navigate an in‑race pass‑through at Sonoma, reshaping his championship push.

With Justin Allgaier leading the standings and Brent Crews eyeing a value pick, the inaugural road‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado promises a volatile race where experience on twisty tracks could tip the balance.

Wood Brothers Racing announced that reigning NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love will take the wheel of the No. 21 Ford in 2027, succeeding Josh Berry.

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.

Justin Allgaier tops the points standings with 842 points and five victories, aiming for a third consecutive triumph at the first United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 event in San Diego, California.

Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch reflect on the major differences between NASCAR's premier Cup Series and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, highlighting how the new car dynamics and dirty air affect racing at the highest level.

A look at how Richard Childress Racing, once a powerhouse in NASCAR, has seen a cascade of top drivers leave, raising questions about its future competitiveness.