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William Sawalich’s 2026 #18 Soundgear Toyota paint scheme.

Can William Sawalich and Toyota build on Rockingham success at Bristol?

Can William Sawalich and Toyota build on Rockingham success at Bristol?

April 9, 2026
In terms of manufacturer success, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series has been the converse of the NASCAR Cup Series
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 04: Brent Crews, driver of the #19 Mobil 1 Toyota, and William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 04, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

O’Reilly Auto Parts Series TV Ratings for Rockingham

O’Reilly Auto Parts Series TV Ratings for Rockingham

April 8, 2026
The CW earned 1,165,000 total viewers for last weekend's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Rockingham Speedway. It's an
William Sawalich’s 2026 #18 Soundgear Toyota paint scheme.

Youthful drivers make huge progress in Rockingham races

Youthful drivers make huge progress in Rockingham races

April 6, 2026
There was one overriding theme that emerged from the NASCAR weekend at Rockingham Speedway: youth was served
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 04: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 04, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

O’Reilly Auto Parts post-race inspection: Rockingham Speedway

O’Reilly Auto Parts post-race inspection: Rockingham Speedway

April 4, 2026
There were no issues in post-race inspection for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Rockingham Speedway. William
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 04: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 04, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich scores first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Rockingham

William Sawalich scores first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Rockingham

April 4, 2026
Grabbing the lead and control of the race after a restart on Lap 172, William Sawalich pulled away over the final 79 laps
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Corey Heim, driver of the #5 Frontline Enterprises Toyota, celebrates with the Triple Truck Challenge $50,000.00 check in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway on March 20, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Heim steals an overtime win at Darlington Raceway

Corey Heim steals an overtime win at Darlington Raceway

March 20, 2026
Same guy. Different truck. Same result
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Kyle Larson, driver of the #88 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with sons, Cooper Larson and Owen Larson in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Late charge propels Kyle Larson to O’Reilly Series victory at Las Vegas

Late charge propels Kyle Larson to O’Reilly Series victory at Las Vegas

March 14, 2026
No matter the series, Las Vegas Motor Speedway agrees with Kyle Larson
AUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Shane van Gisbergen escapes late-race chaos to win O’Reilly race at COTA

Shane van Gisbergen escapes late-race chaos to win O’Reilly race at COTA

February 28, 2026
With a bold, brilliant move moment after the final restart of Saturday’s Focused Health 250 at Circuit of the Americas,
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Charbroil named entitlement sponsor of spring O’Reilly race at Charlotte

Charbroil named entitlement sponsor of spring O’Reilly race at Charlotte

February 25, 2026
One of America’s most iconic grilling brands is bringing the heat to the racetrack just in time to kick off the summer season
Taylor Gray’s 2025 #54 Operation 300 Toyota paint scheme.

Taylor Gray, William Sawalich return to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

Taylor Gray, William Sawalich return to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

January 6, 2026
By Dustin Albino
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Harvick Ford, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 04, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

SoundGear named entitlement sponsor of CARS Tour Southwest opener, Kevin Harvick to compete

SoundGear named entitlement sponsor of CARS Tour Southwest opener, Kevin Harvick to compete

January 5, 2026
Spears CARS Tour West, the West Coast’s premier stock car series, announced today the addition of SoundGear as the entitlement
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Title on the Line: JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing Collide in Phoenix Finale

Title on the Line: JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing Collide in Phoenix Finale

October 29, 2025
As has been the case for so much of the season, the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title may simply just come down to who can
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich to miss Phoenix race; Justin Bonsignore to sub

William Sawalich to miss Phoenix race; Justin Bonsignore to sub

October 29, 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway
William Sawalich’s 2025 #18 Soundgear Toyota paint scheme.

William Sawalich to miss Xfinity Series race at Martinsville with concussion-like symptoms

William Sawalich to miss Xfinity Series race at Martinsville with concussion-like symptoms

October 22, 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich released from hospital after wreck in Xfinity Series race at Talladega

William Sawalich released from hospital after wreck in Xfinity Series race at Talladega

October 19, 2025
William Sawalich, driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has been released from an Alabama