Briscoe Takes the Checkered Flag
Chase Briscoe captured the eero 400 NASCAR race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, on July 5, 2026, ending a seven‑year hiatus for the track on the NASCAR circuit.
The event formed the second of five rounds in the series’ In‑Season Challenge, a format that narrows the playoff field to eight competitors after each race.
Briscoe led the pack for 51 laps, maintaining control to finish ahead of Christopher Bell in second and Denny Hamlin in third, a result that underscored his strong pace on the 1.5‑mile oval.
A Milestone for the Track
The return of a classic oval after a brief stint on road courses signals NASCAR’s intent to balance its schedule, giving drivers and viewers a mix of technical layouts and high‑speed, side‑by‑side racing.
With the field now trimmed to eight drivers, the next round promises heightened pressure as the remaining contenders battle for a spot in the playoffs.
The full results list a host of drivers, including William Byron, Alex Bowman, Bubba Wallace and others, reflecting the depth of competition that defines modern NASCAR.