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Ty Dillon aims to replicate last year’s surprise run in the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma, a $1 million bracket‑style event that could reshape the playoff picture
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.
Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge bracket at Sonoma, where road‑course veterans and rising stars vie for the prize
A five‑race, head‑to‑head tournament will crown a $1 million champion at Sonoma Raceway, with Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin and a field of 16 drivers battling in a bracket format.
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.
Ty Dillon looks to repeat last year’s upset of Denny Hamlin as the In‑Season Challenge begins its first round at Sonoma Raceway, a bracket‑style event where the winner walks away with a million dollars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rumors swirl as Noah Gragson considers a move to Richard Childress Racing, while sponsorship pressures and driver reshuffles loom over the upcoming season.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway for a road‑course weekend, where a $1 million In‑Season Challenge begins and qualifying metrics set the stage for a high‑stakes race.
With Cup Series qualifying determining the lineup for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend, offering a $1 million prize to the top 32 drivers who survive Round 1.
Daniel Suárez, once written off after leaving Trackhouse, now leads a resurgence at Spire Motorsports, posting career‑best finishes and positioning himself for a Chase berth.
NASCAR will race at Sonoma Raceway in California from June 26 to June 28, 2026, featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series and ARCA Menards Series, with coverage across multiple TV and streaming platforms and Tyler Reddick leading the points standings.
NASCAR’s 2026 playoff format, branded as the Chase, will bring together the 16 drivers who have accumulated the most points during the regular season. Points are reset before the final stretch, and nine races remain before the playoff field is set.
The 2026 In‑Season Challenge opens the NASCAR season on a road course, featuring key matchups, broadcast reach and storylines that could reshape early championship dynamics.
Shane van Gisbergen reflects on a crash with Austin Hill, the points implications, and his focus on redemption at Sonoma.