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Veteran driver Denny Hamlin has turned a dominant season into a championship contender, but a lack of urgency at Chicagoland has sharpened his resolve to win one more race before the playoffs.
The series revealed the full roster of 38 entries, highlighting Austin Hill taking over the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing and marking the first time a track will host two NASCAR events in a single season.
The 2026 LiUNA 150 will feature a full 33‑truck field, marking NASCAR’s first double‑header weekend and showcasing all three national series.
Ty Dillon's performance metrics have slipped below expectations, prompting Kaulig Racing to consider alternatives for the 2027 lineup despite a crowded driver market.
Chase Briscoe scores his first win of the year at Chicagoland Speedway as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule rolls across a diverse slate of tracks, with ticket details and standings emerging for fans.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is roaring ahead, with the next event at EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta on July 12. Tickets start at $82, and Denny Hamlin leads the championship battle.
Ty Dillon's tenure at Kaulig Racing appears uncertain after a string of lackluster performances, prompting the team to explore replacements such as Josh Berry, while other drivers like Justin Haley and Corey LaJoie also enter the conversation.
Alex Bowman upset Austin Cindric, Todd Gilliland eliminated Carson Hocevar, and Chase Briscoe knocked out defending champion Ty Gibbs, setting the stage for the next round at EchoPark Speedway.
Chase Briscoe secured his maiden Cup Series victory at Chicagoland Speedway, with Christopher Bell close behind. Toyota's strong showing and a dramatic oil leak for Tyler Reddick highlighted the action.
The eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race has sold out, drawing an international crowd to Chicagoland Speedway after a two‑year pandemic pause. The event highlights growing demand for intermediate tracks and the impact of the Next Gen car.
Chase Briscoe captured his maiden 2026 NASCAR Cup win at Chicagoland Speedway, overtaking William Byron on pit road to finish first.
Tyler Reddick’s race at Chicagoland Speedway ended in a radiator failure that leaked oil onto the track, allowing Denny Hamlin to overtake him in the standings.
Brandon Jones wins the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in an overtime showdown, edging Chase Elliott by 0.171 seconds.
Austin Hill, a regular in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, has taken over Kyle Busch's Cup Series seat, bringing 16 wins and a fifth‑place championship standing to the historic No. 33 ride.
Austin Hill is piloting Kyle Busch’s former Cup car for the remainder of 2026, delivering consistent results and earning praise from teammate Austin Dillon. With 16 wins in the O'Reilly Series and eight Truck Series victories, Hill is viewed as the favorite to take the No. 33 full‑time next year, while his teammate remains cautious about confirming the move.
Austin Hill is currently piloting Kyle Busch’s former NASCAR Cup car, the No. 33, and his consistent results have positioned him as the leading candidate for a full‑time seat in 2027.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position for the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, outpacing Kyle Larson amid a dramatic qualifying session marked by inspection penalties.
NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to Chicagoland Speedway brings a blend of historic tradition and modern challenges, highlighted by Bubba Wallace’s Space Jam tribute and Christopher Bell’s injury comeback.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 30.296‑second lap while Kyle Larson’s penalties add intrigue to the upcoming event.
NASCAR finalized the starting lineup and pit stall assignments for the upcoming eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, with penalties impacting key teams and drivers.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position with a lap of 30.296 seconds, edging Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds. Toyota secured five of the top eight spots, while reigning champion Joey Logano will start 31st.
NASCAR’s comeback to the Illinois track brings a mix of veteran insight, rookie milestones and pop‑culture flair, while the future of a downtown street course remains uncertain.
The Cup Series returns to Joliet, Illinois, bringing Bubba Wallace’s Space Jam tribute, Carson Hocevar’s milestone start, and Alex Bowman’s comeback attempt.
NASCAR returns to Illinois this weekend with Larson, Hamlin and a host of top competitors battling for position.