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The Cup Series returns to the 1.5‑mile oval in Joliet after a seven‑year hiatus, with Hamlin leading the betting market and a host of teams and longshots poised to shape the competition.
The In‑Season Challenge began at Sonoma Raceway, but a revised seeding system excluded several high‑profile drivers, including Alex Bowman’s tiebreaker win over Cole Custer, while Austin Hill was deemed ineligible. The tournament will continue with the eero 400 on July 5, live on TNT.
Despite a dip in Sunday’s Cup Series numbers, NASCAR’s new television arrangement shows promising signs, especially on The CW, where Shane van Gisbergen’s sweep underscores a growing fanbase.
NASCAR is set to return to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, with sellout crowds underscoring renewed interest. Dale Earnhardt Jr. hinted at future events, including a possible Chicago Street Course race by 2027, while the 2024 street race was replaced by a San Diego event.
NASCAR is set to bring the Cup Series back to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026, reviving a historic track after a three‑year downtown street race experiment.
After a four‑year absence, the NASCAR Cup Series is set to race again at Chicagoland Speedway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggests the series may not limit itself to a single event, and discussions are underway for the Chicago Street Course to return in 2027.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will host the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first 1.5‑mile race since Charlotte Motor Speedway in late May and reviving a venue last seen in 2019.
NASCAR’s 2026 schedule brings the series back to Chicagoland Speedway, ending a drought since 2019 and reflecting a broader strategy that blends tradition with new urban ventures.
The halfway mark finds NASCAR teams battling for position at Chicagoland Speedway, where qualifying metrics are already shaping playoff prospects.
NASCAR’s halfway point arrives with the Eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, where qualifying metrics determine starting grids and shape playoff prospects.
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway after six years, with drivers like Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, Erik Jones and Tyler Reddick poised to shape the event.
When Kyle Busch shed tears of frustration after clinching a surprising win at Chicagoland Speedway in 2018, the moment encapsulated his contentious relationship with fans and the sport.
NASCAR announces a reshaped 2026 In‑Season Challenge, dropping two tracks and adding new venues such as Chicagoland and Naval Base Coronado, while preserving the Brickyyard 400 as the season finale.
The 2026 Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a full entry list, marking NASCAR’s first race at the venue since 2019 and highlighting notable driver line‑ups.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will stage the 2026 Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, bringing the series back to the track after a pandemic‑induced hiatus and setting the stage for a competitive weekend.
Robert Criscola highlights Ryan Blaney, Erik Jones and Zane Smith as potential dark‑horse winners for the eero 400, citing recent track‑specific form and statistical trends.
Unexpected bracket results reshape the playoff picture, with several top‑seeded drivers eliminated early and the next race scheduled for July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. predicts that Chicagoland Speedway may not return to the NASCAR Cup Series after this weekend's race, citing poor ticket sales while expressing enthusiasm for the challenge the track presents.
The upcoming July 5 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a mix of chartered and non‑chartered entries, highlighted by the debut of three new driver line‑ups.
After eight Cup Series starts in 2026, Garage 66 announced its withdrawal from the Chicagoland Speedway race, while drivers for the remaining events remain unconfirmed and the event will be televised live on TNT.
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet after a seven-year absence, with a downtown fan festival, driver Zane Smith’s comments, and a schedule that aligns with America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
The Cup Series heads back to Illinois for the eero 400, where Kalshi odds have turned Ryan Blaney, Erik Jones and Zane Smith into unexpected contenders.
From July 1 through July 28, 2026, Food City stores and online platforms will host a donation drive featuring Richard and Kyle Petty, aiming to raise funds for veterans served by the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
22‑year‑old Louis Foster, fresh from a pole at Road America, will drive the No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado for Freedom Racing Enterprises in his first NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock, as part of a broader trend of diverse drivers enriching the series