Shane van Gisbergen seeks momentum at Sonoma after O'Reilly race win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen looks to capitalize on his recent win in Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts race as he starts sixth in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Last weekend, van Gisbergen faced a disappointing crash, finishing 38th at Naval Base Coronado. This performance left him 17th in the standings and five points below the NASCAR Cup Series Chase cut line. Sonoma has been a favorable track for him, highlighted by a strong performance last year where he led 97 laps and won Stage 2. Looking ahead, he aims to regain momentum crucial for his championship chase in the upcoming races.
- •Shane van Gisbergen starts sixth in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350.
- •He won Saturday’s O'Reilly Auto Parts race at Sonoma.
- •Van Gisbergen finished 38th in last week’s race due to a crash.
- •He is 17th in the standings, five points from the Chase cut line.
- •Sonoma has historically favored van Gisbergen, leading 97 laps last year.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen’s Sonoma Weekend Could Change Everything After Last Week’s Heartbreak
"After last week's heartbreaking crash, Shane van Gisbergen has already won Saturday's O'Reilly race and now starts sixth in Sunday's Cup event at Sonoma with momentum on his side.
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