DOVER, Del. — Rajah Caruth will return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in a Jordan Anderson Racing car July 19 at Dover Motor Speedway.

Caruth will wheel the No. 32 Events DC Chevrolet Camaro at Dover. It will be his first Xfinity Series start since finishing 14th with Hendrick Motorsports in the 2023 season finale at Phoenix Raceway.

“This weekend marks a special moment for our team as rising star Rajah Caruth joins us in the No. 32 Chevrolet at Dover with the support of Events DC. Rajah’s proven talent and hometown pride make this a powerful opportunity to showcase what we can achieve together on one of NASCAR’s toughest tracks – the Monster Mile,” Jordan Anderson Racing stated on social media.

Since his most recent Xfinity start, Caruth has been racing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Spire Motorsports with full backing from HendrickCars.com. Three races into his first season with Spire, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March 2024, Caruth earned his first career win and locked himself into the playoffs. Then, in May 2025, Caruth earned his second playoff berth with a fierce win at Nashville Superspeedway.

Caruth has 18 other Xfinity starts under his belt, all with Alpha Prime Racing. He raced for them seven times in 2022 and 11 times in 2023 and earned his career-best finish – 12th – two years in a row in the fall Martinsville race. In all, he has seven top-20 finishes with Alpha Prime, mostly at driver-focused tracks like Martinsville, Phoenix, Darlington, Bristol and the Charlotte Roval.

Meanwhile, Jake Finch will step into his old Xfinity ride – the No. 17 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports – for his series debut.

MORE: Jake Finch to make NASCAR Xfinity debut with Hendrick Motorsports

Jonathan Fjeld is the co-owner of the The Racing Experts, LLC. He has been with TRE since 2010.

A Twin Valley, MN, native, Fjeld became a motorsports fan at just three years old (first race was the 2002 Pennsylvania 500). He worked as a contributor and writer for TRE from 2010-18. Since then, he has stepped up and covered 24 NASCAR race weekends and taken on a larger role with TRE. He became the co-owner and managing editor in 2023 and has guided the site to massive growth in that time.

Fjeld has covered a wide array of stories and moments over the years, including Kevin Harvick’s final Cup Series season, the first NASCAR national series disqualification in over 50 years, Shane van Gisbergen’s stunning win in Chicago and the first Cup Series race at Road America in 66 years – as well as up-and-coming drivers’ stories and stories from inside the sport, like the tech it takes for Hendrick Motorsports to remain a top-tier team.

Currently, he resides in Albuquerque, N.M., where he works for KOB 4, an NBC station. He works as a digital producer and does on-air reports. He loves spending time with friends and family, playing and listening to music, exploring new places, being outdoors, reading books and writing among other activities. You can email him at fjeldjonathan@gmail.com

NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney talks about his interest in dirt track racing

The Blaney family has long been involved in dirt track racing. Ryan Blaney’s father Dave Blaney made his name with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series before moving to the NASCAR Cup Series.

For over two decades, Dave Blaney has been a part of the ownership group of Shanon Speedway. As of this year, Ryan Blaney has joined that ownership group of the Ohio dirt track.

Ryan Blaney joins ownership group of Ohio dirt track

Ryan Blaney has spent time in a dirt sprint car but it’s been awhile. Now, he’s expressing interest in driving one again…

Ryan Blaney confirms interest in dirt sprint car racing

“Man, I watch all forms of motorsports,” Ryan Blaney stated via the Rubbin’ Is Racing podcast.

“Like, I just love racing. You know, I watch a ton of Indycar. Just because our group has an Indycar team.”

“I watch F1, I watch Moto GP. You know, dirt sprint cars.”

“I love dirt sprint car racing. I didn’t do a ton of it growing up. But, it’s what my dad did through the 80s and 90s.”

“I got a lot of friends that you know are in it or used to do it. And those cars are just super unique.”

“So, I’d love to be able to wheel a sprint car. It’s been probably 13-14 years since I’ve got behind the wheel of one of those.”

He added, “But, I would love to do that at some point.”

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July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025 – Tyler Kicera delivered a standout performance for Nitro Motorsports this past weekend at Watkins Glen International, finishing second overall, before being elevated to the win in Round 8 of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Presented by Pirelli. His result capped a successful weekend for Nitro Motorsports, which saw five drivers finish inside the top-ten at one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar.

Driving the #10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry, Kicera started fifth but quickly asserted himself near the front of the field, showcasing both speed and racecraft to secure a hard-fought podium at the historic New York venue. However, following the race, a rash of both technical and on-track penalties were handed out to drivers, pushing Kicer to the win.

“This was a fantastic weekend,” said Kicera. “Watkins Glen is one of the most challenging tracks we go to, and the team gave me an incredible car. We had great pace from the start, and it felt like we could really push the leaders. I’m proud to deliver this result for Nitro Motorsports and grateful for all the work behind the scenes to get us here.”

In addition to Kicera’s win, Nitro Motorsports’ Gian Buffomante found himself on the podium when results were made official, celebrating with a third-place result with teammates Seamus McKendree and Sam Corry finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. Cale Phillips finished 16th overall but eighth in the Pro / Am class to add another top-ten result for Nitro Motorsports. 

Nitro Motorsports owner Nick Tucker praised Kicera’s performance and the depth of the team’s results. 

“Tyler drove a smart, aggressive race and showed why he’s one of the top talents in the series,” explained Tucker. “Our entire team stepped up this weekend with five cars in the top-ten, but Tyler’s result really set the tone. It’s the kind of momentum we want as we head into the critical part of the season.”

Tucker added, “Two drivers on the podium and four in the top-five are the results that we are used to. It’s on now for the rest of the season!”

With this podium, Kicera continues to establish himself as a championship contender as Nitro Motorsports turns its attention to the next round at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park north of the border in one month.

For more information on Nitro Motorsports, please visit them online or contact Nick Tucker via email HERE or visit them online at www.RaceNitro.com.

NASCAR Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are scheduled to participate in interviews on the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza shortly before the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 20.

Blaney, the 2023 NASCAR champion, Elliott, the 2020 NASCAR champion and Larson, the 2021 NASCAR champion, highlight the dozens of driver appearances that will take place throughout the July 18-20 NASCAR tripleheader weekend in and around the Fan Zone, long cited as NASCAR’s best with countless free entertainment offerings and unexpected surprises.

Whether you’re a diehard NASCAR fan or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone this summer at The Monster Mile.

Fans can find a full schedule of announced Fan Zone attractions and shows as it’s updated at https://www.dovermotorspeedway.com/fans/fan-zone/. The Fan Zone opens at the following times each day:

• Friday, July 18: Noon
• Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20: 9 a.m.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONSTER MONUMENT INTERVIEWS: See some of your favorite NASCAR drivers and personalities at the famous 46-foot Monster Monument at Victory Plaza on Sunday, July 20. Scheduled driver appearances at the Monster Monument include:

• • Chase Elliott, 11 a.m.: Driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports
  • Kyle Larson, 11 a.m.: Driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports
  • Ryan Blaney, 11:15 a.m.: Driver of the No. 12 Ford for Team Penske
  • Josh Berry, 11:15 a.m.: Driver of the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing

Other driver appearances are planned throughout the property, including:

• ARCA Menards Series Autograph Session, General Tire Display, Fan Zone, 3:30 p.m., Friday, July 18
• Chase Briscoe Q&A, Miles Beach Stage, Noon, Saturday, July 19
• Ryan Preece Q&A, Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach, 12:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Matt DiBenedetto Q&A, Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach, 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Daniel Dye, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 2:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Ryan Blaney, Todd Gilliland, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Guest Bartending, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware (Times TBD)
• Ryan Blaney, Todd Gilliland, John Hunter Nemechek, SCC-Dover Dunk Tank, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware (Times TBD)
• Ty Dillon, Guest Bartending, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, 6 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Ty Dillon, SCC-Dover Dunk Tank, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Fan Zone, 6:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Justin Haley, Guest Bartending, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Fan Zone, 6:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Justin Haley, SCC-Dover Dunk Tank, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Fan Zone, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 19
• Ross Chastain, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 10 a.m., Sunday, July 20
• Christopher Bell Q&A, Miles Beach Stage, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 20
• Ryan Preece, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 20
• Bubba Wallace Q&A, Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach, 10:45 a.m., Sunday, July 20
• Michael McDowell,Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 11:15 a.m., Sunday, July 20

Keep track of all the latest NASCAR weekend driver appearances at https://www.dovermotorspeedway.com/events/autotrader-echopark-automotive-400/appearances/.

LEVY FOOD TRUCKS/CONCESSIONS: Dover Motor Speedway’s hospitality partner Levy is providing the following delicious food and refreshing beverage options from your favorite regional spots throughout the weekend:

• Beach Bites Specialty Stand: Beach fries, crab cake poutine fries, crab cake grilled cheese, hot dogs, cheeseburgers
• New York Pizza: Authentic, fresh New York-style pizza
• Holy Smoked Meats: Smoked brisket, pork sandwiches, burgers and fries
• Woodson’s Wrap Shack: Chef-inspired wraps and fresh cut fries
• Wing King: Chef-inspired wings and burgers with fresh cut fries
• Bunting’s Popcorn: Homemade popcorn/kettle corn, burgers, sausage sandwiches and pretzels
• Zeny’s: Chicken tenders and fries, burgers, corndogs, Philly steaks
• Philly Steak on a Roll: Authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks
• Martin’s Concessions: Crab cake sandwiches, Crab mac & cheese
• Snell’s Ice Cream: Soft serve ice cream and desserts
• Cup’R Cone: Homemade ice cream
• Scoop O Dough: Homemade milkshakes and desserts
• Lemonade Factory: Fresh-squeezed lemonade
• Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels
• Philly Pretzel: Homemade pretzels
• Kona Ice: Flavored ice treats
• Rita’s Italian Ice: Italian Ice
• Travelling Tom’s Coffee: Fresh coffee
• Boardwalk Specialties: All your beach favorites in one place
• White’s Treats: Funnel cakes and chicken tenders
• Talkin’s Funnel Cakes: Funnel cakes, candy

DANA KUNZE’S WATERSHOW PRODUCTIONS: The famed world champion high-diver brings spectacular shows to Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware. Daily performances to feature an assortment of springboard and tower diving, comedy, tumbling, trampoline acts and high dives reaching 80 feet. SHOWTIMES: Friday, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:15 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

SHARK WEEK DISPLAY: Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week program series returns for its 37th year starting Sunday, July 20. Shark Week will have a large activation within Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, including:

• Giant shark inflatable provides the entrance to Miles Beach
• A talented sand sculptor constructs a Shark Week-related masterpiece on Friday and Saturday to be ready for full display on Sunday.
• Shark fin giveaways on Saturday and Sunday.

USO MILITARY VILLAGE PRESENTED BY WASTE MASTERS: Huge area open all weekend that displays our country’s finest military assets. Learn how this group assists service members and their families around the world. Check out various military vehicles and apparatus.

MAGICIAN NICK RAFF: Dazzling tricks to be on display throughout the Fan Zone all weekend from a performer with more than 300,000 TikTok followers.

BUBBA & THE GUMPS: Performing on the Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach on Sunday, July 20, this powerhouse four-piece country/pop/rock/blues band hails from Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MASCOTS/CHEER SQUADS: Blue Hen mascots YoUDee and Baby Blue, along with cheerleading teams, will entertain fans near the Monster Monument on Sunday, July 20.

BUMPER CARS: One of your favorite summer activities is back at the Fan Zone. Display your skills behind the wheel before watching America’s best drivers do the same around The World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval.

LET’S DO TRIVIA: Throughout the weekend, trivia games, music, and more will be available in Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, and hosted by one of the region’s top pub-game providers.

SOUL CHASE: The premier reggae and funk band at the Maryland Eastern Shore beaches.

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The centerpiece of the Fan Zone remains the previously announced Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, area, a 1-acre showcase celebrating a “Monster Mile Summer” with attractions including:

• 600 tons of sand to help create Miles Beach along with a huge wood planked boardwalk
• 25-foot lighthouse designed for Dover Motor Speedway
• The World’s Largest Rubber Duck
• WHITE LIGHTNING Bar + Arcade, presented by BetRivers
• Delicious traditional boardwalk food and refreshing beverages, including the State of Delaware’s official alcoholic drink, the famed Orange Crush!
• Live appearances & performances all weekend long on the Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach
• Huge, 22-ton sand sculpture to kick off Shark Week on The Discovery Channel
• Miles Beach Patrol to keep the party going armed with beach balls and other giveaways
• Free beach-side caricaturist
• Numerous selfie photo opportunities with Miles the Monster in beach-themed designs, large surfboards and imported palm trees
• Dunk Tank, benefitting Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway Chapter
• Cornhole boards
• Free Miles Beach posters (while supplies last) courtesy of Visit Delaware
• Tiki tents, shade cabanas and comfortable Adirondack chairs

Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, hours:

• Thursday, July 17: 3-9 p.m.
• Friday, July 18: Noon to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, July 19: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monster Mile Bash, presented by THOR, begins at 6 p.m.)
• Sunday, July 20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Other previously announced Fan Zone events and attractions include, in alphabetical order:

• Amirrorcan Men
• The Amazing Tyler: World famous balancing performer
• Axe Throwing
• Katie Whitley Cirque: Amazing fire performances that will wow fans of all ages.
• The Bubble Factory: The amazing art of bubbles are brought to life with a blend of humor and showmanship
• Cast In Bronze: Nationally recognized carillon performer featuring 35 bells, weighing four tons
• Del Rods Car Club Shows
• Dialed Action extreme motorcycle/bicycle attraction
• Emily Moses McNatt: Acoustic musical artist and Dover resident
• Historical Highlights display: Top Monster Mile moments
• Homestead Bluegrass Band
• Joe Gibbs Game Plan For Life: Joe Gibbs appearance, Sunday, July 20, Noon
• The Little Farm Petting Zoo
• Mariachi Arrieros Band
• Mike Hines & The Look concert (Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m., Miles Beach stage as part of the Monster Mile Bash, presented by THOR)
• Monster Mile After Dark Tours, benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities Dover Motor Speedway chapter
• Monster Mile Bash, presented by THOR (Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m.)
• Monster Truck Rides
• NASCAR Kids Zone, presented by Drink Blocks
• The Red Hot Ramblers
• 10-foot tall Rock It Robot roaming the Fan Zone
• Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Visit Central Delaware(Saturday, July 19, 9 p.m.)
• Sky High Balloon Guy
• Nationally-known ‘Ultimate ’80s New Wave Tribute’ Spazmatics concerts (Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., Grove Stage)
• Track Treasures Trailer, benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter
• Trinidad North Steel Drum Band
• Uptown String Band: Philadelphia Mummers

The weekend’s racing centerpiece, the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race is race No. 4 in NASCAR on TNT’s debut five-race in-season tournament, which concludes July 27 in Indianapolis with a $1 million prize going to the winner.

2025 marks 56 consecutive years that Dover Motor Speedway has hosted a NASCAR Cup Series event. The Monster Mile is one of only 10 tracks in the country to host 100 or more NASCAR Cup Series races.

NASCAR TICKETS:

Dover Motor Speedway’s full 2025 race schedule includes:

• Friday, July 18: General Tire 150 ARCA Menards Series race (5 p.m., FS1)
• Saturday, July 19: BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race (4:30 p.m., The CW, Performance Racing Network)
• Sunday, July 20: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race (2 p.m., TNT, Performance Racing Network)

Visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com to buy tickets or register for the Speedway’s email list to receive updates and announcements.

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Denny Hamlin
Dover Fantasy Outlook – Defending Dover winner, Denny Hamlin will be tough to beat at the “Monster Mile.” Hamlin’s a 2-time winner and in many of the other recent races he’s been a factor. Since 2018 minus misleading results in 2022, 2020 #2 and 2019 #1, Hamlin has a 4.0 average finish. In the Next Gen, Hamlin has the best Next Gen Speed Ranking and his average finish is 3rd over the last two. On Sunday, look for Hamlin to be a top five contender who’ll be a factor to win.
Dover Track History – Denny Hamlin has performed at an elite-level at Dover. Last year when the trophy was on the line, Hamlin hit the after burners and raced his way to victory lane. In the race, Hamlin started 6th, finished 6th in Stage #1, finished 3rd in Stage #2, had the best average running position (4.1), led the most laps (136), earned the best Driver Rating and of course finished 1st. In terms of speed stats, Hamlin had the best Total Speed Ranking and ranked 2nd for Speed Late In A Run. In 2023, Hamlin ranked among the best. In the race, Hamlin finished 2nd in Stage #1, finished 5th in Stage #2, had a 4.9 average running position, earned the 5th best Driver Rating and then finished 5th overall. In terms of speed stats, Hamlin ranked 3rd for Total Speed Rankings and then 5th for Speed Late In A Run. In 2022, Hamlin might’ve just had the best car but his race was anything but incident free. In the race, Hamlin started 2nd, led 67 laps, won Stage #1 but then following the Stage #1 pit stops, he lost a wheel which dropped him all the way back to the mid 20’s. Hamlin battled back and was up to 4th on lap 240, but then Cody Ware spun in front of him and clipped the #11. That ended his competitive afternoon but to make things worse, he later got a speeding penalty. When the checkered flag waved, Hamlin finished 21st.

Chase Elliott
Dover Fantasy Outlook – Two-time Dover winner, Chase Elliott should be on your short list of favorites and on Sunday, look for Elliott to be a top five contender who’ll be a factor to win. Elliott’s thrived at the “Monster Mile” and in the Next Gen, Elliott won the first race, he’s tied for the best average finish (5.7), he’s tied for the 2nd best Next Gen Speed Ranking and has the 4th best Driver Rating. One attribute you have to like about Elliott is that he’s hot and in 4 of the last 5 races heading into the weekend, he’s finished in the top five.
Dover Track History – Chase Elliott has been a force to be reckoned with at Dover and for his career minus an accident (2020 #2) and an engine failure (2019 #2), Elliott has a 4.7 average finish. Also for his career minus those two races, Elliott has a 85.7% top five finish rate and he’s had a result in the top 12 every race. In the Next Gen as you read above, he’s tied for 1st in terms of average finish (5.7) and is tied for 2nd in terms of Next Gen Speed Rankings. Last year, Elliott started way back in 29th but that wasn’t a problem. The #9 was fast and Elliott had no problems driving up thru the field, finishing 9th in Stage # 1, 5th in Stage #2 and then finishing 5th when the checkered flag waved. In terms of speed stats, Elliott ranked 4th for Speed Late In A Run and had the 5th best Total Speed Ranking. In 2023, Elliott finished 11th but I would be careful reading into that afternoon since it was early in his return following injury. In the race, Elliott finished 11th, had an 11.6 average running position and had the 12th best Total Speed Ranking. In 2022 when the trophy was on the line, Elliott hit the afterburners and raced his way to victory lane. I’ll note, on lap 320 before there was a caution during the pit cycle, Elliott was running in 6th. In the race, Elliott had a 4.1 average running position, led 71 laps, had the best Total Speed Ranking and then ranked 3rd for speed late in a run.

Kyle Larson
Dover Fantasy Outlook – Kyle Larson is a super-elite performer at Dover and there’s no question the #5 will be fast and be a factor. At “The Monster Mile”, Larson’s a former winner (2019), he’s finished in the top five 50% of the time, in the top ten 75% of the time and his average finish is 8.2. In the Next Gen, Larson’s only had one incident free race but in terms of “Performance”, he’s been top 2 good over the last two and over all three he’s been a top 5 performer. On Sunday, look for Larson to be a top five contender who’ll be a factor to win.
Dover Track History – Kyle Larson is an elite performer at Dover and it ranks among his best tracks. Larson raced his way to victory lane here in fall 2019 and since 2019 minus 2023 (crash) his average finish is 2.8! Last year, Larson dominated much of the race but came up short in closing time. In the race, Larson started 21st, finished 5th in Stage #1, won Stage #2, had a 5.0 average running position, earned the 3rd best Driver Rating, led 39 laps and then finished 2nd. In terms of Speed Stats, Larson was tied for #1 for Total Speed Rankings and ranked as the Fastest Driver Late In A Run. In 2023, Larson might’ve just been the best but he finished an asterisk mark 32nd. In the race, Larson started 18th but had no trouble slicing and dicing his way up thru the running order. On lap 81 when he climbed up to 5th, Ross Chastain decided to wreck the #15 and Larson was caught up in the carnage and got heavy damage which doomed his afternoon. In 2022, Larson didn’t have an incident free race but rallied to finish 6th. In the race, Larson started 3rd, led 19 laps, finished 6th in Stage #1 but then in Stage #2 on lap 156 while running in 7th, Larson spun (got slightly into the wall) and had a shredded tire. That damaged the #5 and dropped him off the lead lap, but he rallied back. In terms of Total Speed Rankings, Larson ranked 8th. In 2021, Larson won Stage #1, won Stage #2, had a 1.8 average running position, led 263 laps and finished 2nd. In terms of speed analytics, Larson had the best Total Speed Ranking, the best green flag speed and was the fastest driver late in a run. In fall 2019 in his next most recent race, Larson led 154 laps and raced his way to victory lane. In spring 2019, Larson finished 3rd.

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A look at the winners and losers from Sunday’s Cup race at Sonoma Raceway.

WINNERS

Shane van Gisbergen — He scored his third victory in the last five races — all on road courses. He is tied with Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell for most victories this year. SVG earned his fourth career Cup win Sunday and it came in his 34th series start. No driver has reached four wins so quickly since Parnelli Jones did so in his 31st career Cup start at Riverside, California, in January 1967.

Shane van Gisbergen ties mark set by Jeff Gordon for consecutive road course wins from the pole with Sonoma victory.

Trackhouse Racing — This organization has won four of the last eight Cup races. The streak started with Ross Chastain’s victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and includes all three of Shane van Gisbergen’s wins.

Shane van Gisbergen wins his third race of the season, leading 97 of 110 laps at Sonoma.

Chase Briscoe — His runner-up result is his best finish on a road course. Until Sunday, he had never run a lap in the top five in four previous Sonoma starts.

Chase Elliott — His third-place finish is his fourth top-five result in the last five races.

Joey Logano — His ninth-place finish snaps a five-race stretch without a top-10 result.

Kyle Busch — His 10th-place gives him back-to-back top-10 finishes.

Ty Dillon — He finished 17th but bumped Alex Bowman out of the way on the last corner of the last lap to finish ahead of Bowman and advance to the semifinals of the In-Season Challenge. Dillon was the last seed in the 32-driver field and is now in the final four. He’s two races from the $1 million prize.

Ty Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek, Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs remain in race for $1 million.

LOSERS

Noah Gragson — He finished last in 37th, marking the third time in the last five races he’s placed 30th or worse.

Ryan Blaney — He finished 36th and was eliminated due to an accident. Blaney has failed to finish seven of the 20 races this season, the most in the series.

Carson Hocevar — He placed 32nd. It is the fourth time in the last six races that he’s finished 29th or worse.