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SVG Extends Road-Course Dominance as NASCAR Faces European Feud
sports16 days ago

SVG Extends Road-Course Dominance as NASCAR Faces European Feud

Shane Van Gisbergen won at Sonoma to extend his road-course dominance, now one win shy of Jeff Gordon's nine, while the piece highlights Noah Gragson's heated post-race exchange with Kevin Magnussen and Magnussen's dig at NASCAR, reflecting ongoing European-NASCAR tension. SVG has won seven of the last nine road/street races, signaling a shift toward road-course focus and setting up three upcoming night races in Chicago, Atlanta, and North Wilkesboro.

sports16 days ago

SVG Extends Road-Course Dominance With Sonoma Win

Shane van Gisbergen extended his road-course dominance with a second Sonoma Cup win of the season, using tire-saving and precise braking to control a car that wasn’t perfect as he led 74 of 110 laps. Chase Briscoe closed in late but mistimed a Turn 1 downshift with a few laps to go and finished second. Denny Hamlin’s 26th-place result, aided by Tyler Reddick’s power-steering issue, moved him into the series lead by one point ahead of Reddick, while Christopher Bell fought through a wrist injury to finish fifth and pad his points cushion. The series heads to Chicagoland next.

sports1 year ago

NASCAR sanctions multiple teams and drivers after Sonoma and Cup Series incidents

NASCAR has suspended crew members from the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing team and fined three Xfinity Series teams for violations related to improperly installed tires and wheels during last weekend's races at Sonoma Raceway. The penalties follow safety violations and post-race inspection issues, with suspensions lasting through the next two Cup Series events and fines of $5,000 each for the Xfinity teams.

Van Gisbergen Wins Sonoma Race, Extends Streak Amid Playoff Standings
sports1 year ago

Van Gisbergen Wins Sonoma Race, Extends Streak Amid Playoff Standings

Shane van Gisbergen won his third race in five road course events at Sonoma Raceway, tying Jeff Gordon's record for consecutive road course wins from the pole, and leading to a strong showing for Trackhouse Racing. Key performers included Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott, while Noah Gragson, Ryan Blaney, and Carson Hocevar faced setbacks, with Blaney eliminated from the race.

sports1 year ago

Sonoma Raceway Prepares for Exciting NASCAR Cup Series Weekend

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350, a crucial race with playoff spots and the regular season championship on the line. William Byron leads but faces pressure from Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Tyler Reddick, all within striking distance. Shane van Gisbergen is the favorite on the road course, having won the last two events. Teams are strategizing around stage points, tire grip, and track position in a race that could significantly impact the playoff picture.