NASCAR's 2026 eero 400 Returns to Chicagoland
NASCAR has confirmed that the 2026 eero 400 will take place at Chicagoland Speedway, bringing the premier stock‑car series back to Illinois for the first time since the 2019 season.
The race is scheduled for a Sunday afternoon in June 2026 and will feature a 39‑driver field, combining the 36 charter entries with three open slots that will be contested by J.J. Yeley, Josh Bilicki and Corey Heim.
Among the confirmed entries, Austin Hill will assume the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, stepping into the seat vacated by Kyle Busch, who passed away earlier this year.
The entry list, released on Monday afternoon, also includes a full complement of 35 full‑time drivers, while the Truck Series will observe an off‑weekend during the same weekend.
Truck Series Schedule Impact
The NASCAR Truck Series will not run during the Chicagoland weekend, allowing teams and drivers to focus on the Cup Series event and providing a strategic pause in the touring schedule.
Series officials highlighted the significance of the return, noting that the Chicagoland weekend will serve as a key showcase for the eero 400 sponsorship and for the broader NASCAR calendar.