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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 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.
Sammy Smith’s recent qualifying setback masks a strong road‑course record and a growing ambition to claim his first win and secure a spot in the Cup Series.
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.
The inaugural national‑series street race in San Diego delivered a cascade of incidents, from a damaged Chevrolet to a massive crash that halted action for over four decades of seconds.
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.
A 25‑car pile‑up at Naval Base Coronado brought the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event to a standstill, injured Anthony Alfredo, and forced a 40‑minute repair delay before the race resumed and Austin Hill took the checkered flag.
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.
A restart mishap by Sam Mayer sparked a 25‑car pileup, damaged track infrastructure and led to a red‑flag period, with several drivers, including Anthony Alfredo, forced out of the race.
A NASCAR race in San Diego turned into a 23‑car pileup when Sam Mayer clipped the inside wall, sparking a chain reaction that damaged the outside wall at Turn 1 and left several drivers, including Brent Crews and Jesse Love, with damaged vehicles. Mayer later voiced regret over the incident, and track crews were forced to replace the compromised wall section.
A misjudged entry by Sam Mayer sparked a multi‑car crash in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race in San Diego, leading to extensive track repairs and multiple red‑flag periods.
Veteran defender Lilly Reale, a two‑time Pac‑12 Defender of the Year and 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year, has swapped Gotham FC for Boston Legacy FC, reuniting with teammate Sammy Smith in a move timed to the sport’s growing popularity in the Bay State.
Brent Crews takes the pole for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20. The race will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on Fubo and NASCAR.com.
Brent Crews secured the pole position with a blistering lap of 1:14.294, setting the stage for a competitive showdown featuring a roster that includes Parker Retzlaff, Anthony Alfredo and Austin Hill.