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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is set to feature a much‑anticipated return to North Wilkesboro, where Ryan Blaney captured a dominant win and Tyler Reddick is closing the points gap on Denny Hamlin.
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.
Alex Bowman opens up about the vertigo that sidelined him for several races, the recovery steps he’s taken, and his determination to qualify for the playoffs.
Kyle Busch died after a brief hospitalization following a 911 call that revealed he was coughing up blood and short of breath at a GM facility in North Carolina. His family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued statements honoring his 234 victories and two Cup titles.