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The opening stage of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge has delivered surprising results, with lower‑seeded drivers pulling off key victories and the schedule moving toward July finals.
Shane Van Gisbergen’s latest Sonoma victory puts him within reach of Jeff Gordon’s road‑course record, while Noah Gragson’s clash with Kevin Magnussen and Denny Hamlin’s cautious stance add drama to a packed NASCAR calendar.
The opening round of the NASCAR in‑season challenge saw the highest‑seeded driver, Tyler Reddick, knocked out by Alex Bowman, while Denny Hamlin advanced despite damage. Only two top‑10 seeds were eliminated, setting the stage for a competitive second round.
Shane van Gisbergen led 75 laps and held off Chase Briscoe to claim victory in the Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell rounding out the top finishers.
Shane van Gisbergen’s second consecutive win at Sonoma reshapes the Cup championship picture as the series heads to Chicagoland
Shane van Gisbergen won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, with Chase Briscoe, Ty Biggs and Kyle Larson rounding out the top three. The series now moves to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5 and Atlanta's Echopark Speedway on July 12.
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the 2026 Sonoma road race, leading 74 laps and securing his second win of the season. The performance placed him alongside Tony Stewart in the record books and highlighted a competitive field of drivers.
Shane van Gisbergen clinches the Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs wins both stages and Denny Hamlin tops the revised championship standings.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, leading 75 laps and edging out Chase Briscoe. Ty Gibbs finished third with 54 points and Christopher Bell fifth with 50 points.
Tyler Reddick's loss to Alex Bowman and Denny Hamlin's survival set the stage for a dramatic second round at Chicagoland Speedway
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 laps and edged Chase Briscoe by less than a second to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350, kicking off the new In‑Season Challenge with a full field of 35 drivers.
Denny Hamlin surged to the top of the Cup Series standings after a chaotic Sonoma event, holding a one‑point edge over the upcoming Chicagoland race while Tyler Reddick’s power‑steering woes and Erik Jones’ slide into the cutline added further intrigue.
Despite unapproved adjustments and a crash in qualifying, the three drivers will start at the rear of the field for the Sonoma Road Course race
Bubba Wallace crashed during qualifying, and penalties forced Erik Jones and Noah Gragson to start at the rear of the 36‑car field for the season‑ending road‑course race at Sonoma Raceway.
Front Row Motorsports is weighing driver reshuffles for the upcoming season, balancing strong performances from Smith and Gilliland against uncertainty over Gragson's seat and the potential elevation of Riggs.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring pole‑position starter Ty Gibbs, Chevrolet dominance in qualifying and Shane van Gisbergen as the FanDuel favorite.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will bring the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring a deep driver field, stage racing and betting favorites.
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.
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the In‑Season Challenge pairs the series' leading contenders in a bracket format that culminates in a million‑dollar showdown.
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.
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 secured the pole position as Carson Hocevar qualified second, while Bubba Wallace will start from the rear after a qualifying incident.