NASCAR at Sonoma arrives for the 2026 Cup season’s final road‑course showdown, with the championship‑deciding race slated for Sunday, June 28.
Weekend Outlook
Friday, June 26: Sprint into practice and qualifying. At 4:00 p.m. EST, the NASCAR O’Reilly Practice opens, followed by the 5:05 p.m. qualifying session on CW APP. Later, the ARCA Menards Series West race kicks off at 6:30 p.m. EST for 47 laps under FLO Racing coverage.
Saturday, June 27: The second day keeps the excitement rolling. The Cup practice begins at 2:00 p.m. EST on TRUETV, the qualifying session follows at 3:10 p.m. EST, and the main Cup event starts 5:30 p.m. EST on the CW Network with 79 laps. The ARCA Menards Series race at Elko (250 laps) airs at 9:00 p.m. EST on FOX SPORTS 2.
Sunday, June 28: The day that counts. At 2:30 p.m. EST, TNT and TSN (Canada) broadcast the pre‑race show. The main Cup race, a 110‑lap sprint broken into 25/30/55‑lap stages, hits the green flag at 3:50 p.m. EST and streams directly to HBO MAX for live, in‑car footage.
How to Catch the Action
TV Slots: TNT in the U.S., TSN in Canada, and OTT services worldwide. Live stream with in‑car cameras is available exclusively on HBO MAX. Radio coverage comes from PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Key Technical Details: Six tire sets await the drivers. The championship battle remains tight—Tyler Reddick’s tire loss has slid the lead to eight points over Denny Hamlin, while champion candidate Shane van Gisbergen seeks a back‑to‑back victory.
Field & Entries
Thirty‑six cars line up for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, with no open slots for expansion. Brent Crews stands ready on standby, replacing the injured Christopher Bell, who continues to recover from a fractured left wrist.
Core Heim’s recent victory, earning the 209th distinct Cup champion, showcases the depth of the field, yet the combination of a mid‑race wreck, tire blow, and strategic choices will decide who crosses the Sonoma finish line first.
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