
NASCAR Revives Chicagoland Speedway with 2026 eero 400
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will feature 267 laps, stage breaks at 80 and 165, and a live broadcast on TNT Sports.
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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will feature 267 laps, stage breaks at 80 and 165, and a live broadcast on TNT Sports.

The series returns to Illinois after seven years, with a full 38‑car field, live TNT coverage and the In‑Season Challenge underway.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway, edging Kyle Larson by a thousandth of a second. The event will feature a full lineup, three stages, and national coverage on TNT and HBO Max.

After a rain‑induced postponement pushed the start past 10 p.m. ET on July 4, Brandon Jones overtook Chase Elliott in overtime to claim his first win of the season and the eighth of his career.
Despite a four‑hour weather delay, Brandon Jones claimed victory after an overtime restart that saw Chase Elliott lose the lead, with Jesse Love, Brent Crews and Austin Hill rounding out the top five.
The Sunday Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway marks the start of the season's second half, featuring a competitive lineup and a track resurgence after seven years of dormancy.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 30.296‑second lap, edging Kyle Larson by 0.001 seconds. Michael McDowell will start at the rear after a pre‑qualifying inspection failure. The race will feature a full field of teams and drivers, broadcast on TNT and HBO MAX.
The upcoming O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a pole‑sitting Connor Zilisch and a lineup packed with Chevrolet-powered entries, while Toyota looks to break its winless streak.
The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring Denny Hamlin atop the points, Shane van Gisbergen’s recent Sonoma win, and Corey Heim’s debut after his first Cup victory.

A new 2025 qualifying metric sets the lineup for Sunday’s 267‑lap race at Chicagoland Speedway, with new non‑chartered entries and a live TNT broadcast.
Connor Zilisch will lead the field for the Cuervo 300 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, after rain forced NASCAR to set the lineup via its metric system. The 200‑lap, 300‑mile race will air on the CW Network and stream on FUBO, while notable drivers such as Chase Elliott line up 11th.

A severe thunderstorm at Chicagoland Speedway called off ARCA qualifying, prompting NASCAR to shift practice to Saturday and set the starting order by metric, while the race is slated for a 5:35 p.m. ET green flag on The CW.

The In‑Season Challenge began at Sonoma Raceway, but a revised seeding system excluded several high‑profile drivers, including Alex Bowman’s tiebreaker win over Cole Custer, while Austin Hill was deemed ineligible. The tournament will continue with the eero 400 on July 5, live on TNT.

Unexpected bracket results reshape the playoff picture, with several top‑seeded drivers eliminated early and the next race scheduled for July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway.
NASCAR is set to make a highly anticipated comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first Cup Series race at the Illinois venue in seven years. The event replaces the former Chicago Street Course and brings the sport back to a traditional oval that has long been a fan favorite. TNT Sports will broadcast every session, with all races streamed on HBO Max, while recent performances at Sonoma and points standings set the stage for a competitive showdown.

The Cup Series makes its long‑awaited comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring a full roster of 39 drivers, emerging talents, and a high‑stakes second round of the 2026 In‑Season Challenge.

NASCAR’s Cup Series is set to race at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, featuring 39 drivers and the second round of the 2026 In‑Season Challenge.

The second annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge opened at Sonoma Raceway with 32 drivers competing in head‑to‑head matchups. Unexpected eliminations, including the No. 1 seed, reshaped the bracket and set the stage for a competitive second round at Chicagoland Speedway.

The Cup Series returns to Illinois after a seven‑year absence, featuring a full slate of teams and crew chiefs for the second round of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge.

As the 2027 NASCAR Silly Season unfolds, drivers like Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith and Sammy Smith are emerging as key candidates for Cup Series promotions, each backed by distinct performance trends and sponsorship landscapes.
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the 2026 Sonoma road race, leading 74 laps and securing his second win of the season. The performance placed him alongside Tony Stewart in the record books and highlighted a competitive field of drivers.

A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway saw Shane van Gisbergen take his 11th road‑course win, reshaping the championship picture.

On June 28, 2026, Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win of the season at Sonoma Raceway, dominating 74 of 110 laps and joining an elite group of road‑course champions.

The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring pole‑position starter Ty Gibbs, Chevrolet dominance in qualifying and Shane van Gisbergen as the FanDuel favorite.