A storied return to Chicagoland
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) is once again setting its sights on Chicagoland Speedway, a venue where the organization has already etched two NASCAR Cup Series triumphs in 2001 and 2002, both captured by Kevin Harvick. Those wins form part of a broader tapestry of achievements that include multiple victories across the Truck and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, underscoring the track’s importance to the team’s heritage.
Austin Dillon now leads the Cup effort for RCR at the Illinois facility. He previously secured the pole position during the most recent Cup event in 2019 and has a Truck Series win at the same circuit, complemented by an impressive average finish of 4.0 across six starts in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The No. 3 Chevrolet he drives will carry a special livery honoring veterans and active‑duty service members as part of America’s 250th‑anniversary celebrations.
New faces, familiar ambitions
Austin Hill is slated to make his first Cup start at Chicagoland, yet he arrives with confidence after never finishing outside the top ten in prior Truck Series visits to the track. Hill’s résumé includes top‑10 finishes and a pole position in Truck competition at the venue, suggesting he could quickly become a factor in the premier series.
Jesse Love will debut in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Chicagoland, bringing with him a 10.7 average finish in the championship standings. Though his Cup debut is new, Love’s consistent performance in the developmental ranks positions him as a driver to watch for future breakthroughs.
The upcoming weekend will also showcase RCR’s continued partnerships with major sponsors. Dow, 7‑Eleven and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen are listed as official partners, reflecting the team’s broad commercial support network.