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Chase Briscoe captured his first victory of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway, moving him up the power rankings and underscoring Toyota's manufacturer strength.
Chase Briscoe won the EERO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, his maiden 2026 triumph, in front of a packed audience that saw multiple crashes, a Space Jam‑themed paint scheme and a radiator failure for Tyler Reddick.
NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited comeback at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, bringing the Cup Series back to the Chicago metropolitan area for the first time since 2019.
The Midwest track will host a full slate of events, from vintage car displays to a Cup Series showdown, as fans and drivers alike look forward to a weekend of high‑octane competition.
The NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, featuring Saturday and Sunday events broadcast on The CW and TNT Sports, respectively, and teams receiving a set number of tires for strategic planning.
The track in Joliet, Illinois, is set for its first NASCAR races since 2019, featuring an O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event and a Cup Series showdown, while enthusiasts like Jori Parys experience 138 mph thrills.