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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 is returning to a pure points‑based system for 2026, making every regular‑season position critical. The tight one‑point gap between Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin illustrates how a modest swing can reshape the playoff picture.
The Cup Series rolls into Illinois for the eero 400, a race that could reshape the playoff picture and highlight the season’s emerging storylines.
Despite finishing 25th in the regular season, Shane van Gisbergen’s four victories and strong points position have sparked debate over the new playoff structure and its impact on driver eligibility.
The series returns to Illinois after seven years, with a full 38‑car field, live TNT coverage and the In‑Season Challenge underway.
On June 28, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Teddy Hodgdon visited Newtown, meeting fans, displaying his race car, and discussing his path from childhood karting to professional competition.
The eero 400 will mark NASCAR's comeback to Illinois' iconic track, featuring a new broadcast team and a reshaped schedule after the sport's pandemic-era hiatus.
The Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, featuring 267 laps, a three‑stage format, and a star‑studded driver lineup broadcast on TNT and truTV with streaming on Sling and HBO Max.
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.
The upcoming eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a pole‑position start for points leader Denny Hamlin and a front‑row showdown with Kyle Larson, broadcast on TNT and streamed on HBO Max.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway, edging Kyle Larson by a thousandth of a second. The event will feature a full lineup, three stages, and national coverage on TNT and HBO Max.
After a rain‑induced postponement pushed the start past 10 p.m. ET on July 4, Brandon Jones overtook Chase Elliott in overtime to claim his first win of the season and the eighth of his career.
The Le Mans Classic delivered high‑octane drama on Saturday, featuring a dramatic crash between Gary Moore and Robin Haas and a lineup of historic vehicles piloted by notable drivers.
Shane van Gisbergen, celebrated as the greatest NASCAR road racer, faces a pivotal shift as the schedule eliminates further road courses. With Chicagoland Speedway back on the calendar, Denny Hamlin grabs his first pole, Brad Keselowski confronts rumors about RFK Racing's Ford partnership, and van Gisbergen targets oval success to contend for the title.
NASCAR officials, led by Elton Sawyer and Ben Kennedy, pressed ahead with the Cuervo 300 on July 4, turning a weather‑hit night into a memorable overtime victory for Brandon Jones.
Jones' eighth career win highlights Joe Gibbs Racing's strong 2026 season while Elliott settles for second.
J.C. France, grandson of NASCAR legend Bill France Sr., won the recent Le Mans Classic race driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro wrapped in a Garage 56 design, amid a chaotic event that featured multiple crashes and a tightly contested battle for the lead.
Brandon Jones captures the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime, passing Chase Elliott in a dramatic final restart.
Despite a four‑hour weather delay, Brandon Jones claimed victory after an overtime restart that saw Chase Elliott lose the lead, with Jesse Love, Brent Crews and Austin Hill rounding out the top five.
A rain‑delayed NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Chicagoland Speedway saw Connor Zilisch take the opening stage, Chase Elliott win the second, and Brandon Jones clinch the overall victory in an overtime battle with Elliott.
NASCAR’s eero 400 returns to Illinois on July 5, 2026, with a 6 p.m. ET start and broadcast on TNT and truTV.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 30.296‑second lap while Kyle Larson’s penalties add intrigue to the upcoming event.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position at Chicagoland Speedway with a 30.296-second lap, edging Kyle Larson, who incurred inspection penalties. Hamlin aims for his fifth win of the season while leading the standings, and a competitive top five features several rising drivers.
NASCAR announced sanctions on Kyle Larson and Michael McDowell after both missed pre‑race inspection standards at Chicagoland Speedway, leading to starting‑position penalties, crew‑chief swaps and a reshuffling of personnel for the weekend.