
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Seven-Year Hiatus
NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, with qualifying orders already revealing early leaders in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning William Sawalich across Nascar.

NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, with qualifying orders already revealing early leaders in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.

Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, with Connor Zilisch finishing second. Detailed results and stage points are provided for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 event.

Brent Crews finished third at Sonoma Raceway, earning 50 points and stepping into the provisional Chase field. Toyota’s Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch claimed victory and runner‑up, underscoring the manufacturer’s performance.

The latest NASCAR race at Sonoma delivered a dramatic finish, with Shane van Gisbergen taking the checkered flag and a host of series regulars earning stage points.

Brent Crews’ race‑high 50 points at Sonoma Raceway propelled him upward as the playoff picture tightens, with only five points races left to decide The Chase contenders.

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.

NASCAR’s 20th 2026 race weekend at Sonoma Raceway will feature a $1.65 million purse, with Connor Zilisch aiming to repeat his 2025 victory against strong competition from Shane van Gisbergen and William Sawalich.

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.

The upcoming Sonoma race will feature a $1.65 million O'Reilly Series purse, with Connor Zilisch looking to defend his title against strong competition.

Shane Van Gisbergen starts at the front for the last road‑course race of the year, with points leader Justin Allgaier positioned eighth and a handful of multiple‑winners ready to battle.

From June 26‑28, 2026, Sonoma Raceway will host a packed schedule of practice, qualifying and races across NASCAR’s top divisions, with live coverage on truTV, TNT, The CW and streaming platforms.

The series will tackle Sonoma's 1.99‑mile layout, a venue known for its technical challenges and altitude shifts, with top drivers and strategic betting angles already under discussion.

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.

An overview of the drivers, sponsors, and strategic preparations as Joe Gibbs Racing heads into the Sonoma NASCAR weekend

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.

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.

A multi‑car collision at Naval Base Coronado brought the NASCAR O'Reilly Series to a standstill, but Austin Hill ultimately crossed the finish line first, marking a pivotal moment for the team.

Austin Hill secured his second victory of the season at Naval Base Coronado, edging Taylor Gray by 1.127 seconds after a chaotic race filled with mechanical failures and a heartfelt homage to the late Kyle Busch.

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.