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The Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28 will crown the first champion of the In‑Season Challenge, with odds favoring Shane van Gisbergen, Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick, while pole‑sitter Ty Gibbs and other top picks prepare for a high‑stakes battle.
NASCAR has released the official pit stall assignments for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Ty Gibbs’ prime spot and the strategic importance of pit placement on the road course.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, broadcast on TNT and available via free DIRECTV trial, SlingTV, and HBO Max. Drivers Bubba Wallace and Michael McDowell look to build on recent top‑10 results.
Bubba Wallace’s bid for a strong finish at Sonoma Raceway was derailed when a qualifying crash forced him to start last, casting a shadow over his recent momentum and playoff hopes.
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the In‑Season Challenge pairs the series' leading contenders in a bracket format that culminates in a million‑dollar showdown.
Shane van Gisbergen will line up sixth for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs secures pole position in a dramatic qualifying session that saw several title hopefuls scattered throughout the grid.
The 2026 NASCAR season opens with the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma, where betting options range from race winners to manufacturer props, and drivers’ recent form, track history and weather will be decisive.
Bubba Wallace’s strong showing at Sonoma was derailed by a Turn 9 crash in qualifying, dropping him to the back of the grid for Sunday’s race and complicating his playoff chase.
This weekend the Cup Series travels to Sonoma Raceway, where 32 drivers will battle in a single‑elimination bracket for a $1 million prize, broadcast live on TNT and truTV.
Analyst Cooper Albers and DraftKings Sportsbook have published the complete odds for the 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, highlighting Denny Hamlin as the +550 favorite and outlining a deep field of contenders.
Ty Gibbs claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series pole at Sonoma Raceway with a lap of 1:14.830, setting the stage for a competitive Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, outpacing Carson Hocevar by a narrow margin. Several other drivers posted strong qualifying times, and Bubba Wallace will begin the event in a backup car after a crash.
The NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Sonoma Raceway delivered tight competition and surprising setbacks, setting the stage for an unpredictable race.
Ty Gibbs will lead the field for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway after posting a 74.829‑second lap. The pole marks his first road‑course pole of the season and the third of his career, while Carson Hocevar, Kyle Larson and others line up behind him.
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
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 brings NASCAR’s top drivers to Sonoma Raceway’s 1.99‑mile road course, where agricultural charm meets technical racing challenges.
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway with a lap of 74.829 seconds, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.025 seconds. The performance marks Gibbs’ first pole of the season and the third of his career, while the field prepares for a race that could reshape the championship picture.
Ty Gibbs claimed his maiden pole position of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway, edging Carson Hocevar in a nail‑biting finish. The result reshapes the starting grid for the upcoming race.
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 Gibbs secured the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway with a 74.829‑second lap, marking his third career pole. The qualifying round featured unexpected crashes and a points‑leader’s mid‑pack start.
Ty Gibbs captured the pole position at Sonoma Raceway with a lap of 1:14.829, edging out Shane van Gisbergen and igniting a competitive field for the road‑course event.
Ty Gibbs grabs pole for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 as Joe Gibbs Racing dominates the Sonoma starting lineup, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying crash adds drama.
Ty Gibbs claimed the pole for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Carson Hocevar alongside him, while a mix of front‑row and rear‑grid starters sets the stage for an unpredictable race.
Ty Gibbs secured pole position in the NASCAR Cup Sonoma race with a lap of 1:14.829s, beating Carson Hocevar by 0.025s. The top six were separated by less than a tenth of a second, while Christopher Bell’s wrist injury and Bubba Wallace’s early crash added further intrigue.