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.
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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.

The NASCAR Cup Series converges on Sonoma Raceway for its fourth and final road race of the year. With elevation, tight turns and a history of surprise outcomes, the event offers rich storylines and valuable fantasy insights.

The Cup Series will race on the Sonoma road course this weekend, featuring a 32‑driver, $1 million bracket challenge that pits last year’s champion against rising star Ty Gibbs.

With Shane van Gisbergen tipped as the top road‑course talent, the article examines his rivals, the teams vying for supremacy, and the sleepers who could upset the odds in the final NASCAR race.

Shane van Gisbergen led 97 laps last year and outpaced Chase Briscoe, and now he eyes a repeat at the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350, while betting analysts highlight Briscoe as a top play.

Corey Heim captured his maiden Cup Series victory, becoming the first part‑time driver to win since Shane van Gisbergen in 2023, and now faces a unique scheduling twist.

Kevin Magnussen’s NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Coronado Street Course produced a fastest lap and a 27th‑place finish, while Trackhouse Racing announced it will skip the No. 91 Chevrolet at Sonoma, underscoring a charter‑only lineup.

Daniel Suárez, once written off after leaving Trackhouse, now leads a resurgence at Spire Motorsports, posting career‑best finishes and positioning himself for a Chase berth.
NASCAR will stage a three‑day event at Sonoma Raceway, featuring the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Cup race on June 28, the General Tire 150 for the ARCA Menards Series West on June 26, and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on June 27. The lineup includes entries by Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, with the Cup race’s 110‑lap, 218.9‑mile distance potentially shaping the playoff picture.

The team enters the 20th points race at Sonoma, aiming to extend a legacy of road‑course victories while the In‑Season Tournament begins.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, featuring a full field of 36 drivers, practice and qualifying on Saturday, and the return of the In‑Season Challenge.

Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen will meet again at Sonoma Raceway, each bringing recent wins and championship ambitions to the track.

Connor Zilisch will defend his 2023 victory over Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma Raceway, where both drivers, members of JR Motorsports, aim to extend their road‑course dominance.

The last NASCAR Cup Series race of the year at Sonoma Raceway brings a fresh twist to the championship picture, with Shane van Gisbergen favored despite a recent crash and Corey Heim’s unexpected victory altering the points landscape.

NASCAR’s Cup Series will race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring 36 drivers, a knockout bracket, and a host of sponsors.

The final NASCAR race of the year at Sonoma Raceway will feature a tight points battle, a defending winner as favorite, and a full entry list, with broadcast details on TNT and streaming on HBO Max.

NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway for its fourth and final race of the season, featuring a tight championship battle, a surprise winner, and full broadcast details.

NASCAR’s three‑series weekend at Sonoma Raceway blends historic road‑course traditions with emerging talent, highlighted by record‑setting poles and veteran milestones.

NASCAR's Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway, where Shane van Gisbergen is favored, but several road‑course specialists offer compelling value bets.

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.

The Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway brings a stacked field, a knockout In‑Season Challenge and fresh storylines as Austin Hill fills in for Kyle Busch.

NASCAR’s road‑course weekend at Sonoma Raceway promises a competitive Toyota/Save Mart 350, with veteran champions and a rookie sleeper eyeing the win.