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Shelby County High School has appointed alumnus Kevin McNorton as its new head baseball coach, bringing a blend of local heritage and professional experience to the role.
The Shelby County Schools Board of Education has named Kevin McNorton, a Columbiana native and SCHS alumnus, as the new head baseball coach, succeeding Cory Hamrick and setting the stage for a community‑focused transition.
NASCAR’s comeback to Chicagoland Speedway drew a full house, with officials hinting at a possible street race alongside an oval event next year.
Chase Briscoe’s debut win, Toyota’s top‑ten sweep and key In‑Season Challenge implications unfolded at Chicagoland Speedway.
Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in a tightly contested finish at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the series’ comeback to the track after a seven‑year hiatus.
Chase Briscoe captured his first Cup Series win of the year at Chicagoland Speedway, outlasting Christopher Bell in a tightly contested finish that featured a dramatic burnout and a surprise return to the historic Illinois track.
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.
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.
The Cup Series returns to Illinois this weekend, with a mix of seasoned victors and rookie drivers confronting a track that has grown rougher since 2019.
New Zealand’s Shane van Gisbergen is navigating NASCAR’s oval circuits while Kyle Larson eyes a strong showing at Chicagoland Speedway, as the playoff picture tightens ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.