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Ty Gibbs secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.025 seconds, while incidents involving Bubba Wallace and Cody Ware added drama.
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.
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.
An early look at the drivers, weather, and betting landscape for the 2026 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
The Sonoma Raceway is set to host another thrilling NASCAR Cup Series event, blending its unique elevation and short‑track layout with a deep field of contenders.
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 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, launching the In‑Season Challenge. Shane van Gisbergen, a seven‑time road‑course winner, is the favorite, but a fresh head‑to‑head matchup structure adds intrigue.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen enters the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway as the oddsmakers' favorite, but his recent crash in San Diego has left him hungry for a rebound. The 2026 In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend, introducing a new points twist that could reshape the playoff picture and add extra stakes for every driver on the grid.
The inaugural round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Tournament at Sonoma Raceway sets the stage for a high‑stakes competition.
Long‑shot predictions for the upcoming NASCAR race highlight three drivers with favorable odds and recent track records that could reshape the betting landscape.
Michael McDowell explains why Sonoma’s varied terrain demands tire discipline, highlights the achievements of Larson, Truex Jr., and Bowyer, and reflects on his own resurgence at the track.
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.
Analyst Pearce Dietrich breaks down his top bets for the upcoming Sonoma race, highlighting Shane Van Gisbergen’s road‑course dominance, a high‑risk top‑10 parlay, and Kyle Larson’s resurgence.
Pearce Dietrich’s rankings for the 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 highlight the critical role of brake modulation and late‑corner strategy at Sonoma, spotlighting a mix of seasoned road‑course specialists and rising contenders.
The recent Anduril 250 at Naval Air Station North Island merged motorsport tradition with military pageantry, delivering dramatic moments and a cluster crash that tested the event’s logistics.
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.
A look at the drivers who are quietly poised to make an impact at Sonoma Raceway, from Michael McDowell’s consistency to Chase Briscoe’s recent surge and Ross Chastain’s track record.