Weekend Doubleheader at Chicagoland Speedway
This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will share the track at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, delivering a rare doubleheader that pits the premier stock cars against the developmental circuit in a tightly scheduled affair.
The centerpiece, the eero 400, is set for Sunday, July 5, and will run 267 laps divided into three stages that end on laps 80, 165 and 267. All 39 cars that have qualified will take the green flag, guaranteeing a full field of competition.
Broadcast and Odds
Coverage will be split across TNT, the MRN radio network and SiriusXM’s NASCAR channel, with the Cup race slated for a 6 p.m. Eastern start and the Saturday Cuervo 300 airing on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 5:30 p.m. Opening odds from Caesar’s Sportsbook, released on June 30, provide an early glimpse of the betting landscape, though lines are subject to change as the weekend approaches.
Entry List and Notable Drivers
The Cup field includes Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, William Byron, Carson Hocevar, Chris Buescher, Bubba Wallace, Brad Keselowski, Corey Heim, Daniel Suarez, Joey Logano, Erik Jones, Ross Chastain, Ryan Preece, Zane Smith, Austin Dillon, Riley Herbst, Shane Van Gisbergen, Michael McDowell, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Connor Zilisch, Cody Ware, J.J. Yeley, A.J. Allmendinger, Josh Berry, Austin Hill, John Hunter Nemechek, Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Cole Custer, Ty Dillon, Josh Bilicki, Dominic Aragon, Feliz Aragon, Christopher Aragon and Geoff Bodine.
The supporting Cuervo 300 on Saturday will showcase a distinct lineup, highlighted by No. 0 Cole Custer for SS‑Greenlight Racing, No. 1 Connor Zilisch for JR Motorsports and No. 07 Josh Bilicki again for SS‑Greenlight Racing, among several other teams.
Fans can expect extensive on‑air talent, pit‑road access and live timing across multiple platforms, underscoring the event’s significance for both competitors and viewers.