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Shane van Gisbergen leads the NASCAR power rankings after winning three consecutive road courses, with Chase Elliott and Chase Briscoe moving up in the standings. The series heads to Dover, Indianapolis, and Iowa for oval races, with drivers like Denny Hamlin and William Byron also notable in the rankings.
Shane van Gisbergen won his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series road course race at Sonoma, tying the season's win record with top drivers like Larson and Hamlin, despite struggling on ovals and being unlikely to make the playoffs. His dominance on road courses highlights his exceptional skill in that discipline, even if his overall season performance remains modest.
Shane van Gisbergen is the favorite for the Sonoma race, but the article's main pick is Daniel Suárez over Denny Hamlin at -105 odds, based on recent performance and practice speeds, making him a strong betting choice for the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen had an intense battle at Sonoma, with van Gisbergen finishing second after a close and respectful duel, highlighting their skill and sportsmanship in NASCAR's competitive environment.
Shane van Gisbergen secured his third consecutive pole position on a road course at Sonoma Raceway, leading the qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series race, with Chase Briscoe starting second and William Byron third. The race is scheduled for Sunday at 3:50 p.m. ET.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma features a mix of good and bad news for various teams and drivers, with notable highlights including Shane van Gisbergen's pursuit of a third consecutive road course victory, Tyler Reddick's milestone 200th start, and Kyle Busch's strong performance on road courses. Challenges include recent poor finishes for drivers like Bubba Wallace and William Byron, and teams like Hendrick Motorsports and Trackhouse Racing facing struggles in lap leadership and consistency. The race promises to be competitive with several drivers aiming for crucial points and potential playoff implications.
NASCAR's road-course specialists, including Allmendinger and SVG, are poised to shake up the playoff standings at Sonoma, with Allmendinger aiming to continue his strong form and SVG seeking back-to-back wins on his debut at the track.
Apple's latest macOS 14.4.1 bug fix, aimed at resolving issues with USB hubs, app crashes, and audio plug-ins, has reportedly caused fresh problems for some Mac owners, including bricking their devices and ongoing issues with hubs. Users have experienced difficulties with external displays, peripherals, and monitors following the update, adding to the frustration with the reliability of the Sonoma release, which has been plagued by bugs since its launch six months ago.
Apple's macOS 14 Sonoma update is causing the demise of the Hackintosh community by removing support for older Wi-Fi drivers, making it difficult to run macOS on non-Apple hardware. This move has disappointed fans who enjoyed building custom macOS rigs, and some are lamenting the loss of their favorite homebrew hardware. With the shift from Intel to ARM-based chips and the removal of Wi-Fi driver support, the future of Hackintosh seems bleak, leading to a decline in the once-thriving online community.
Over 100 participants in a Tough Mudder challenge near San Francisco reported contracting bacterial infections, including rashes, fevers, and muscle pains. The Sonoma County Department of Health Services issued a health advisory after receiving multiple reports of symptoms such as vomiting and fever. While some symptoms may be indicative of a minor illness called Swimmers' Itch, they could also indicate more serious bacterial infections like Staph or Aeromonas. Tough Mudder is currently investigating the situation and working with health authorities. Participants have criticized the company for not informing them about previous complaints of similar symptoms after last year's event.
Cybercriminals are spreading a new infostealer malware called Realst through fake blockchain games, targeting both Windows and macOS users. Some variants of the malware are already targeting macOS 14 Sonoma, which is set to be released in the fall. Realst silently collects web browser data, including stored passwords, and can empty cryptocurrency wallets. To protect against Realst and other malware, users are advised to be cautious when installing software outside the official Mac App Store, verify links before opening them, use strong passwords and two-step authentication, exercise caution when granting permissions, and keep devices and applications up-to-date.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma 34 years after its first visit to the California track, which has undergone several name and layout changes. The race has maintained a spot on the schedule despite the closure of other tracks. William Byron wins the inaugural NASCAR summer tournament and receives a bag of candied nuts. Noah Gragson is out with concussion-like symptoms, and Grant Enfinger will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in his place. The NASCAR TV broadcast on FOX/FS1 will end after Sunday's race, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. headlining the NBC/USA broadcast team.
Kyle Busch's third win of the season puts him on the list of title contenders with three or more championships, joining legends such as Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson. Austin Dillon demands suspension for Austin Cindric after being wrecked intentionally, while Noah Gragson endures a brutal hit and Thomas Hatcher, a tire changer on Erik Jones' car, is injured on pit road. Michael McDowell gets "Chastained" by Ross Chastain, and Sonoma facts and trends reveal Daniel Suarez as the defending champion with the best average finish among drivers with at least five starts.