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Shane van Gisbergen Favored at 2026 Sonoma 350 Race.

6/28/2026

Summary

Van Gisbergen Favored

The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will start at 3:30 p.m. ET on June 28, 2026 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California.
Shane van Gisbergen is the -150 favorite to win, according to SportsLine and WagerTalk odds.
Tyler Reddick and Connor Zilisch each carry -750 odds, the only drivers under +1,200.
Denny Hamlin is a +10,000 longshot while AJ Allmendinger ranks at +3,300 after a fifth-place finish.

Summary

Owners Balance

Salary caps force fantasy owners to balance pricey road-course stars with cheaper, consistent performers.
Zilisch qualified 30th after a tire cut, giving a low-cost upside pick.
Crews qualified seventh and posted speed at every road-course event this year.
Chastain’s price appears low despite fourth at Watkins Glen and ninth at COTA, offering budget value.
Sonoma’s altitude changes and limited O’Reilly Series sample stress qualifying importance, as winners started no worse than fourth.

History

Historical Context

In 1989 Rusty Wallace captured the season-ending The Winston, leading 69 laps and earning a six-figure prize, while NASCAR aired every Cup race flag-to-flag for the first time. That exposure helped the series broaden beyond its Southeast roots, adding road-course events and fueling today’s complex betting and fantasy markets seen in the 2026 Save Mart 350.

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Van Gisbergen Favored

The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will start at 3:30 p.m. ET on June 28, 2026 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California.
Shane van Gisbergen is the -150 favorite to win, according to SportsLine and WagerTalk odds.
Tyler Reddick and Connor Zilisch each carry -750 odds, the only drivers under +1,200.
Denny Hamlin is a +10,000 longshot while AJ Allmendinger ranks at +3,300 after a fifth-place finish.

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