
Brent Crews climbs in NASCAR standings after Sonoma showdown
Brent Crews’ race‑high 50 points at Sonoma Raceway propelled him upward as the playoff picture tightens, with only five points races left to decide The Chase contenders.
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Brent Crews’ race‑high 50 points at Sonoma Raceway propelled him upward as the playoff picture tightens, with only five points races left to decide The Chase contenders.
Shane van Gisbergen led every lap at Sonoma Raceway to claim his sixth NASCAR victory, while Connor Zilisch fought back from a penalty to finish second.

The 19th race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Sonoma Raceway saw Brent Crews surge in the points standings, while Justin Allgaier continues to dominate the championship picture.

Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth win of the season at Sonoma, outpacing teammate Connor Zilisch after a chaotic race filled with early spins, strategic short‑pits and a mechanical failure that eliminated Ross Chastain.

Shane van Gisbergen won a tightly contested NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026, after a race filled with stage battles, pit strategy and a fuel‑related drama for Taylor Gray.

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.

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.

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.

The inaugural O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado delivered drama, cautions and a manhole cover mishap, culminating in Austin Hill’s maiden road‑course triumph dedicated to the late Kyle Busch.

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.

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.

At 22, Lavar Scott balances speed with strategy, leveraging family support and a partnership with the Urban Affairs Coalition to open motorsport careers to underserved youth.

A NASCAR hauler traveling to the San Diego race weekend was hit by a detached wheel that had bounced off the highway and a guard rail. The incident, recorded by the driver’s camera, sparked a wave of humorous posts online, while the transport belongs to Alpha Prime Racing, owned by Caesar Bacarella and Tommy Joe Martins, whose drivers Brennan Poole and Lavar Scott compete in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

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.