Gibbs and Hocevar Take Pole for Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
Ty Gibbs secured the pole position as Carson Hocevar qualified second, while Bubba Wallace will start from the rear after a qualifying incident.
Jun 27, 2026
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Gibbs and Hocevar to Lead Sonoma NASCAR Race as Broadcast Shifts to TNT
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Sets Up Sonoma Showdown for 2026
The 2026 Sonoma Raceway event promises a $11.2 million purse, 36 drivers, and a dramatic points battle.
Jun 27, 2026
Ty Gibbs Claims Pole for Sonoma NASCAR Race
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Qualifying Thrills at Sonoma: Ty Gibbs Poles, Bubba Wallace’s Mishap
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Sonoma in 2026 with New Split‑Group Qualifying
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Confirms 2026 Sonoma Race and Split-Group Qualifying Format
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR Announces In‑Season Challenge Tournament with Head‑to‑Head Matchups
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Group qualifying makes its debut at Sonoma
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR In-Season Tournament Kicks Off at Sonoma with Million-Dollar Showdown
The inaugural round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Tournament at Sonoma Raceway sets the stage for a high‑stakes competition.
Jun 27, 2026
Van Gisbergen Eyes Sonoma Victory as Betting Odds Favor Him Over Zilisch
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.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR’s Sonoma Showdown: Strategy, Stats and Betting Insights
NASCAR’s next road‑course showdown at Sonoma brings fresh stakes, strategic pit work and DraftKings fantasy recommendations for fans.
Jun 27, 2026
NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge Kicks Off at Sonoma with $1 Million Prize at Stake
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.
Jun 26, 2026
NASCAR’s Sonoma Showdown: Qualifying Sets the Stage for a Million‑Dollar Battle
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.
Jun 26, 2026
Guy Fieri Joins Legacy Motor Club Ownership Group in NASCAR
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has become a new partner in the ownership group of Legacy Motor Club, a NASCAR Cup Series team that is redefining fan engagement through a blend of racing, food and lifestyle content.
Jun 26, 2026
Corey Heim Secures First NASCAR Cup Victory at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado
Corey Heim’s first Cup win at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado underscores a breakthrough for 23XI Racing and hints at a bright future.
Jun 26, 2026
Sonoma Showdown: NASCAR’s Summer Tripleheader
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.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Chase: Who’s In, Who’s On the Bubble
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.
Jun 25, 2026
Sonoma Sets the Stage for a Fresh NASCAR Showdown
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.
Jun 25, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports Eyes Strong Showing at Sonoma in In‑Season Challenge
Hendrick Motorsports brings a deep history of success at Sonoma Raceway as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its In‑Season Challenge on the road circuit.
Jun 25, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen leads early Sonoma odds as Larson prepares defense
Shane van Gisbergen opens as the -150 favorite for the Sonoma road race, while Kyle Larson seeks to protect his championship lead after a strong third‑place finish in San Diego.
Jun 24, 2026
Part-Time Drivers Who Defied the Odds: NASCAR’s Unexpected Victors
An exploration of part-time NASCAR drivers who have broken the odds to claim Cup Series victories, from Trevor Bayne’s 2011 Daytona 500 triumph to Corey Heim’s recent win at Naval Base Coronado.
Jun 24, 2026
Corey Heim Secures Victory at San Diego, Eyes Full‑Time Cup Seat
Corey Heim’s recent triumph at the San Diego race underscores his rapid ascent in NASCAR and the strategic support he receives from 23XI Racing and its co‑owner.
Jun 24, 2026
NASCAR Revives Sonoma’s Road Course for 2026 In‑Season Challenge
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway this weekend for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, kicking off the 2026 In‑Season Challenge with a full weekend of practices, qualifiers and races, while key drivers eye playoff positioning.
Jun 24, 2026