
Van Gisbergen Leads a Star‑Studded Field at Sonoma’s Toyota/Save Mart 350
Shane van Gisbergen heads a strong field at Sonoma’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, where road‑course expertise could reshape the championship picture.
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Shane van Gisbergen heads a strong field at Sonoma’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, where road‑course expertise could reshape the championship picture.

The weekend features top-level Cup Series action, supporting series, and high-profile honorary roles, with tickets still on sale.

Van Gisbergen led 97 of 110 laps, surpassing Gordon's previous record and securing his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory.

Chevrolet aims to extend its dominant streak at Sonoma Raceway while drivers like Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch, and Kyle Larson chase milestones.

Red Bull's high‑profile return to NASCAR was on display at the inaugural event in San Diego, where a luxury Energy Station debuted alongside announcements that the brand will sponsor drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch for Trackhouse Racing.

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.

The NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge opens at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, with Shane van Gisbergen favored at -150 odds. Analyst Mike McClure’s model, which has correctly forecast 31 winners since 2021, warns against Ryan Blaney and highlights AJ Allmendinger as a potential dark horse.

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.

NASCAR heads to Sonoma Raceway for the 18th points‑paying event of the 2026 season, kicking off the In‑Season Challenge. Defending winner Shane van Gisbergen aims for a second victory driving the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet.

With 36 drivers set to battle a 1.99‑mile road course, Shane van Gisbergen enters as the favorite while contenders like Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson eye a pivotal points battle.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Sonoma Raceway, a 2.52‑mile road course that tests skill and strategy. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talent, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 promises a dramatic battle for the checkered flag.

NASCAR has abandoned the win‑and‑in rule for the upcoming season, leaving two surprise winners outside the top‑16 playoff cutoff and setting the stage for a pivotal race at Sonoma.
The latest NASCAR driver standings reveal minimal movement at the top, but a late‑race incident reshapes the mid‑tier landscape.

A whirlwind NASCAR weekend at Naval Base Coronado featured three races, unexpected feuds, and a surprise Cup Series winner, while the International Hot Rod Association eyes a Triple Crown push.

A three‑car crash at San Diego dropped Shane van Gisbergen to 17th in the Chase, leaving the Sonoma race as his final chance to secure a playoff spot.

A chaotic weekend at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado saw veteran returns, surprising disputes, and title contenders battling injury, reshaping narratives across NASCAR’s national series.

The NASCAR Cup Series delivered a chaotic yet thrilling event at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado, where Corey Heim captured his maiden win amid multiple cautions and surprise breakthroughs.

Ryan Preece stepped into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase after Shane van Gisbergen’s early accident, delivering a performance that underscores deep structural issues in the sport’s playoff and points architecture.

The Sonoma Raceway will host a weekend of NASCAR racing featuring the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with odds, participants and teams highlighted.

The inaugural race of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway kicks off a single‑elimination tournament offering a $1 million prize and a pathway to the playoffs.
Corey Heim captured an unexpected victory at the Naval Base Coronado NASCAR event, amid a chaotic weekend marked by crashes, logistical woes and uncertainty over future races.

The NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge offers a $1 million prize, determined at Indianapolis in late July. The top 32 drivers, selected after Pocono, compete in a bracket‑style tournament, with fans able to win the same amount with a perfect bracket. This week’s matchups at Sonoma highlight Reddick’s road‑course surge, Bowman’s early exit, and a host of statistical storylines.

NASCAR officials called the first "Race at the Base" a success and expressed interest in bringing the event back in 2027, while acknowledging the logistical hurdles posed by an active military base.

The upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 will feature a full roster of 36 Cup Series drivers, highlighted by stars such as Kyle Larson and Austin Hill, who will contest both the Cup and Xfinity events. With no part‑time entries and a strong contingent of top teams, the race promises intense competition following a recent 39‑car showing at Naval Base Coronado.