Hamlin on pole as NASCAR heads to Chicagoland
The upcoming eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a pole‑position start for points leader Denny Hamlin and a front‑row showdown with Kyle Larson, broadcast on TNT and streamed on HBO Max.
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The upcoming eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a pole‑position start for points leader Denny Hamlin and a front‑row showdown with Kyle Larson, broadcast on TNT and streamed on HBO Max.

The Le Mans Classic delivered high‑octane drama on Saturday, featuring a dramatic crash between Gary Moore and Robin Haas and a lineup of historic vehicles piloted by notable drivers.

NASCAR officials, led by Elton Sawyer and Ben Kennedy, pressed ahead with the Cuervo 300 on July 4, turning a weather‑hit night into a memorable overtime victory for Brandon Jones.

J.C. France, grandson of NASCAR legend Bill France Sr., won the recent Le Mans Classic race driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro wrapped in a Garage 56 design, amid a chaotic event that featured multiple crashes and a tightly contested battle for the lead.

A rain‑delayed NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Chicagoland Speedway saw Connor Zilisch take the opening stage, Chase Elliott win the second, and Brandon Jones clinch the overall victory in an overtime battle with Elliott.

NASCAR’s eero 400 returns to Illinois on July 5, 2026, with a 6 p.m. ET start and broadcast on TNT and truTV.

A sudden bout of rain and lightning has pushed back the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, moving the start of engines to 10:00 p.m. ET. Connor Zilisch will lead the field while Jesse Love begins sixth, as the series awaits clearer conditions.

Denny Hamlin edged Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds to claim pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, setting the stage for a competitive eero 400.

After a seven‑year absence, the Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, bringing the Next Gen cars to a venue known for its bumpy surface and unique challenges.

Denny Hamlin captured pole position for Sunday’s eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, leading the points standings for the first time this season, while drivers and series officials debate the track’s long‑term future amid talk of a downtown Chicago street race.

Christopher Bell is navigating a painful wrist injury while targeting a top‑5 championship finish.

NASCAR imposed sanctions on Kyle Larson and Michael McDowell ahead of the eero 400, affecting pit selection, qualifying position and the early stages of the playoff chase.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position for the eero 400, marking NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway since 2019 and setting the stage for a competitive race.

The debut of the NextGen platform at Chicagoland Speedway introduced new grip levels, unique track features, and a renewed competitive dynamic for NASCAR's top series.

The upcoming Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will be the first since 2019, featuring the revolutionary NextGen car and a handful of drivers sharing early insights about its behavior.

Denny Hamlin claimed pole position at Chicagoland Speedway with a time of 30.296 seconds, beating Kyle Larson by a thousandth of a second. The achievement marks his fourth pole this season and ties a historic record, while his teammates and rivals prepare for an intense upcoming race.

Robert Criscola’s latest analysis highlights Ryan Blaney’s pre‑qualifying edge, Ty Gibbs’ top‑5 forecast, and Michael McDowell’s value matchup with Chase Elliott, while a 65% chance of thunderstorms adds a tactical twist to the 2026 eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series return to Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year absence, setting the stage for an intense showdown broadcast live on TNT.

A sudden summer storm forced the postponement of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4. Track drying operations are underway, and no new start time has been announced.

Austin Cindric, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney bring strong track records to Chicagoland Speedway as the series prepares for its first Cup Series event at the venue in seven years.

Ty Gibbs finished third at Sonoma Raceway after sweeping both stages, initially questioning his team's strategy before embracing a broader championship perspective

The 2026 Cuervo 300 will mark the comeback of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring a 200‑lap battle, stage racing, and championship implications.

Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, beating Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds in a qualifying session that set the stage for a competitive race.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run 200 laps at Chicagoland Speedway, with the starting grid set by rulebook metric after rain washed out qualifying.