The 2026 NASCAR season will feature its 30th official race weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois, a venue that continues to serve as a cornerstone of the sport’s schedule.
A Milestone Weekend
Saturday, September 12 will open with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 2:05 p.m. ET. The O'Reilly Series race – the Nu Way 225 – is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET and will air on The CW, with a live stream on Fubo TV.
Sunday, September 13 brings the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at 3:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on USA Network and also available via Fubo TV. In addition, NASCAR Driver Cam coverage of the Southern 500 will be presented on Max at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Fans can follow every practice, qualifying session and race across a broad array of platforms, including ESPN Unlimited, truTV, The CW, USA Network, Max and Fubo TV, ensuring comprehensive live coverage.
Denny Hamlin, who recorded his fifth victory of the 2025 season earlier this year, and Chase Briscoe are among the drivers expected to compete, adding further intrigue to the weekend’s events.
The double‑header format highlights NASCAR’s strategy to deliver varied racing experiences in a single weekend, reinforcing the sport’s growing popularity and the strategic importance of World Wide Technology Raceway on the 2026 calendar.