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Kyle Larson, a four‑time Cup Series winner at Chicagoland Speedway, is poised to break a 42‑race winless drought this weekend, having dominated recent practice sessions and a memorable battle with the late Kyle Busch.
A sudden summer storm forced the postponement of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4. Track drying operations are underway, and no new start time has been announced.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position at Chicagoland Speedway with a 30.296‑second lap, crediting ideal sun conditions. He aims for his fifth victory of the season while leading the points standings, and his co‑ownership of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan adds extra intrigue. Kyle Larson qualified second, hoping to break a 42‑race winless streak, while RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski will start third and fourth.
A sudden summer storm forced officials to postpone the July 4 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway, with lightning clearing only after the track was dried and Connor Zilisch securing the pole position.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 30.296‑second lap, edging Kyle Larson by a split second and tying Ryan Newman for ninth on the all‑time list.
Austin Cindric, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney bring strong track records to Chicagoland Speedway as the series prepares for its first Cup Series event at the venue in seven years.
Denny Hamlin claimed the pole position with a lap of 30.296 seconds at 178.241 mph, tying him for ninth place in career poles with Ryan Newman. Kyle Larson finished second, while Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski and Ty Gibbs rounded out the top five.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 30.296‑second lap at 178.241 mph, marking his third straight oval pole and 52nd career pole, while Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski and Ty Gibbs rounded out the top five.
Denny Hamlin claimed the top spot with a 30.296‑second lap at 178.241 mph, edging Kyle Larson and setting the stage for a historic tie with Ryan Newman.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Chicagoland Speedway with a lap of 30.296 seconds, edging Kyle Larson. The performance marks Hamlin's third straight oval pole and ties him with Ryan Newman for ninth on the NASCAR list.
Ty Gibbs finished third at Sonoma Raceway after sweeping both stages, initially questioning his team's strategy before embracing a broader championship perspective
Hamlin’s blistering performance sets the stage for a competitive weekend, with Kyle Larson close behind and a lineup that features drivers from Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and RFK Racing.
The 2026 Cuervo 300 will mark the comeback of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring a 200‑lap battle, stage racing, and championship implications.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 30.296-second lap at 178.241 mph, edging Kyle Larson, while the top five qualifiers set the stage for a dynamic race weekend.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, beating Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds in a qualifying session that set the stage for a competitive race.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run 200 laps at Chicagoland Speedway, with the starting grid set by rulebook metric after rain washed out qualifying.
NASCAR's comeback to Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year absence sparked controversy when the Spire Motorsports entry failed pre‑qualifying inspection repeatedly, leading to ejections, fines and a pass‑through penalty for driver Michael McDowell.
During practice at Chicagoland Speedway, Ryan Preece voiced concerns about a NASCAR‑required headrest change, only to see his private radio remarks broadcast publicly, reigniting debates over communication policies.
An analysis of Shane van Gisbergen’s recent road‑course success, the historical strengths of Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski at Chicagoland, and strategic picks for fantasy racing enthusiasts.
Denny Hamlin edged Kyle Larson by a split-second to secure pole position for the inaugural NextGen race at Chicagoland Speedway, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
Christopher Bell and Christopher Buescher will meet in the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge after winning their first-round matchups, with Bell racing without a cast following a recent wrist injury.
Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet failed inspection three times, resulting in penalties that drop him to last place. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin takes pole for the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland, edging Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds.
Ryan Preece voiced displeasure during a Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway after a headrest adjustment was broadcast live, citing safety concerns and a desire for confidential communication.
Ahead of the Cuervo 300, NASCAR’s O'Reilly Auto Parts Series DFS analysis highlights track conditions, race stages and the points landscape that could shape the outcome.