William Byron faces setbacks in 2026 NASCAR season at San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
William Byron encountered significant difficulties during the NASCAR Cup Series race at San Diego last weekend. After hitting the wall, he fell multiple laps down due to damage repairs, finishing poorly. Currently, Byron ranks 13th in the points standings, only managing one top-15 finish in the last four races. He plans to improve his performance in the upcoming race at Sonoma Raceway, where a strong run is critical for his playoff chances.
- •Byron hit the wall and lost multiple laps due to repairs
- •He ranks 13th in the points standings after San Diego
- •Byron has only one top-15 finish in four races
- •Next race at Sonoma is crucial for his playoff hopes
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — William Byron's rough 2026 continues after issues at San Diego
"William Byron's rough 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is continuing after issues at San Diego last weekend.
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