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Qualifying for the eero 400 will take place on Independence Day, featuring a full schedule of on‑track activity, broadcast coverage and a historic return of 18 drivers from the 2019 race.
After a four‑year hiatus, the Cup Series rolls back into Chicagoland, where a mix of seasoned veterans and newcomers will battle a now‑rougher surface.
Brad Keselowski argues that Toyota's recent NASCAR success stems not from horsepower but from a culture of collaboration among its top teams, a strategy that has left Ford and Chevrolet trailing.
Rain‑soaked Friday at Chicagoland Speedway saw the pole position awarded to Connor Zilisch, with Brent Crews alongside, while a metric‑based system determined the rest of the grid, relegating several top contenders to 20th place or worse.
Connor Zilisch will lead the field for Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Series event after qualifying was scrapped, with Brent Crews alongside him on the front row.
After 99 Cup Series appearances, Zane Smith is poised to make his 100th start at Chicagoland Speedway, aiming to finally break through for his first victory.
A new 2025 qualifying metric sets the lineup for Sunday’s 267‑lap race at Chicagoland Speedway, with new non‑chartered entries and a live TNT broadcast.
NASCAR’s 2026 Midwest swing brings the ARCA Menards Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series to Chicagoland Speedway, offering fans a full weekend of on-track action, live concerts and free admission for youngsters.
NASCAR's shift to a standardized chassis has turned team engineering into a collective effort, with Toyota's coordinated program prompting drivers Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin to highlight the strategic value of manufacturer partnerships.
With the race scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET, analysts highlight tire management, historical performances and driver form as key factors for bettors.
NASCAR called off Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway due to thunderstorms, opting for a brief practice session. Should Cup qualifying also be canceled, the starting order for Sunday's 38‑car eero 400 will be determined by reversing the metric scores, giving Ty Gibbs the pole and J.J. Yeley the last spot. The race will air live on TNT at 6 p.m. ET.
Kaulig Racing’s CEO Chris Rice has floated the idea of a lifelong contract for AJ Allmendinger, a driver whose 500th Cup start coincides with a career built across multiple series and a future mentorship role.
The 2026 eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway brings back the Next Gen car and a field of 18 drivers who last competed there in 2019, with analysts forecasting Hamlin, Larson and Logano as top contenders.
Denny Hamlin’s recent surge to the top of the standings, driven by solid performances and Tyler Reddick’s misfortune, sets the stage for a deep dive into the upcoming Chicago race, where tire dynamics and rivalries could reshape the playoff picture.
Garage 66 has confirmed it will not field a car at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, marking the second withdrawal in 2026. The move leaves only two non‑chartered entries for the eero 400 and sparks discussion about the team's upcoming driver lineup and race schedule.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5 for the first time since 2019, featuring the debut of the Next Gen car and a field of 18 drivers who raced there in 2019.
Connor Zilisch will lead the field for the Cuervo 300 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, after rain forced NASCAR to set the lineup via its metric system. The 200‑lap, 300‑mile race will air on the CW Network and stream on FUBO, while notable drivers such as Chase Elliott line up 11th.
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Joliet, Illinois, for a 300‑mile showdown on July 4, featuring Justin Allgaier, Chase Elliott, Cole Custer and Connor Zilisch.
Kyle Larson, a Hendrick Motorsports driver, is confident about his performance at Chicagoland Speedway, where he hopes to end a 42‑race winless drought and contend for a $1 million prize in the second round of NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge.
State lawmakers honored the 40th anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International with a resolution celebrating the track’s economic and cultural impact on New York.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board at +300, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while veteran Brad Keselowski eyes a historic win.
Kyle Larson, a top‑five finisher in five of his last six races, is poised to break a 42‑race winless drought at Chicagoland Speedway, where his average finish tops the series history.
Riley Herbst led practice at Chicagoland Speedway, with his 23XI Racing teammates close behind. Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs rounded out the top five, while Corey Heim and several other drivers added depth to the field.
Kyle Larson, piloting for Hendrick Motorsports, heads into the weekend at Chicagoland Speedway with a strong record on the 1.5‑mile track and a personal mission to finally break his winless streak.