The NASCAR Cup Series is set to return to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, bringing a full slate of 36 chartered entries plus three additional non‑chartered cars that have earned provisional spots for the event.
NY Racing Team will field the No. 44 Chevrolet driven by J.J. Yeley, marking his fourth start of the 2026 season, while Garage 66 will run the No. 66 Ford with Josh Bilicki making his second start of the year.
23XI Racing will also make its presence felt with the No. 67 Toyota, piloted by Corey Heim, who captured his most recent victory on Naval Base Coronado just two weekends ago.
A unique blend of charter and non‑charter competition
The inclusion of non‑chartered entries adds an extra layer of intrigue to the weekend, as teams look to prove their competitiveness against the established charter field.
Veteran road‑course specialist Chad Finchum is also slated to compete, adding further depth to the driver roster.
Fans will be able to watch the action live at 6:00 p.m. ET on TNT, which will provide comprehensive coverage of the race and related pre‑race programming.
Series officials have emphasized that the event will maintain the traditional race format while showcasing a diverse set of driver line‑ups, including the three non‑chartered entries making their mark on the schedule.