
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway with Hamlin as Betting Favorite
The Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, July 5, with Hamlin, Reddick, Larson and Bell among the top contenders, while DraftKings offers betting options.
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The Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, July 5, with Hamlin, Reddick, Larson and Bell among the top contenders, while DraftKings offers betting options.

Shane van Gisbergen led most laps and fended off Chase Briscoe to win the NASCAR road course event at Sonoma, moving into the playoff picture and highlighting the series’ shifting dynamics.

Corey Heim claimed his maiden Cup Series win at the 2026 Anduril 250 in San Diego, a race that marked NASCAR’s first event on an active military base and attracted millions of viewers on Prime Video.

Amazon Prime Video's second season of NASCAR streaming delivered a 6% increase in average viewership, with standout races in Charlotte and a $7.7 billion media rights agreement positioning the platform as a dominant force in the sport.
The Chicago‑based NASCAR event will showcase a Bugs Bunny‑themed car driven by Bubba Wallace, sponsored by Upper Deck and linked to Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, blending pop‑culture nostalgia with competitive motorsport.

The final NASCAR race of the year at Sonoma Raceway will feature a tight points battle, a defending winner as favorite, and a full entry list, with broadcast details on TNT and streaming on HBO Max.

While most NASCAR victories belong to full‑time competitors, a handful of part‑time drivers have etched their names in the series’ record books. Their stories, spanning more than two decades, illustrate how limited schedules can still produce moments of triumph.

From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the series will showcase a blend of veteran voices and fresh talent, while the In‑Season Challenge adds a $1 million prize for drivers and fans alike.

NASCAR has suspended two crew members from Bubba Wallace's No. 23 team following a loose wheel incident during the San Diego race. The crew will miss upcoming events but can return for Atlanta, while Wallace finished second and moved into the top 16 for the Chase.

A wheel failure during the Anduril 250 forced NASCAR to penalize the No. 23 team, sidelining key personnel and highlighting safety concerns.

Corey Heim captured his first NASCAR Cup Series win at the streets of San Diego, while Bubba Wallace rallied from two laps down to finish second, reshaping the championship picture.

Corey Heim’s breakthrough victory in the iconic No. 67 car not only ends a decades‑long winless streak but also sets the stage for an exciting new chapter with 23XI Racing.
Corey Heim claimed his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win in San Diego, passing Tyler Reddick in the closing laps while Bubba Wallace recovered from early trouble to finish second.

Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position for the first NASCAR Cup Series race on the Naval Base Coronado Street Course, delivering a 90.809 mph lap on the 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn layout.

The racing duo swapped helmets for zoo maps, discovering wildlife and conservation while recharging away from the track.

NASCAR drivers Tyler Reddick and Corey Heim visited the San Diego Zoo for a sponsor event, meeting big cats, pandas and a cheetah that out‑accelerated a Cup car, all while enjoying a family‑focused break from the track.

Fans can enjoy free and ticketed events, including driver autograph sessions, mixed‑reality Navy experiences, and a country music concert at Petco Park.

San Diego County will host a series of NASCAR‑related activities this weekend, ranging from on‑base fan zones with live entertainment and Navy mixed‑reality simulations to off‑base driver appearances, watch parties and a country music concert at Petco Park.

NASCAR’s Coronado weekend blends fan zones, driver meet‑and‑greets, a Navy mixed‑reality experience, a zoo‑displayed race car and a country music festival at Petco Park.

Fans can enjoy on‑base simulations, driver meet‑and‑greets, a wildlife‑themed car display at the San Diego Zoo and a weekend of concerts and parties across the region.

NASCAR weekend in San Diego blends on‑base fan zones, driver meet‑and‑greets, zoo displays and a country music festival, offering both ticketed and free experiences for fans across the region

A weekend of NASCAR activities spans Naval Base Coronado and downtown San Diego, featuring fan zones, driver appearances, a country music festival and more.

From seasoned road‑course legends to rookie sensations, the upcoming Anduril 250 promises a deep field of competitors vying for the trophy in Coronado.

Denny Hamlin's third consecutive victory at Pocono Raceway reduces Tyler Reddick's championship lead to 19 points, while Jimmie Johnson prepares to debut for Legacy Motor Club in San Diego.