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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.
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Joliet, Illinois, for a 300‑mile showdown on July 4, featuring Justin Allgaier, Chase Elliott, Cole Custer and Connor Zilisch.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board at +300, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while veteran Brad Keselowski eyes a historic win.
Riley Herbst led practice at Chicagoland Speedway, with his 23XI Racing teammates close behind. Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs rounded out the top five, while Corey Heim and several other drivers added depth to the field.
NASCAR prepares for the 20th race weekend of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring the O'Reilly Series for the first time since 2019. The event carries a $1,661,806 purse, with Justin Allgaier aiming for his sixth victory while Jesse Love and Corey Day seek to challenge him.
NASCAR’s O'Reilly Series is scheduled to race at Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026, marking the series’ 20th event of the year and its first appearance at the Illinois track since 2019.
The 2026 NASCAR season will mark its twentieth race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring a $11.2 million purse and a field of drivers eager to claim the checkered flag.
NASCAR’s comeback to Joliet draws sold‑out crowds, enthusiastic travelers and praise from officials, marking a hopeful future for the sport in the region
The second round of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Tournament lands at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring sixteen drivers, key rivalries and strategic battles.
A sudden rainstorm cancels practice at Chicagoland Speedway, reshaping the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starting order and giving emerging drivers a chance to shine.
Ahead of the eero 400, practice at Chicagoland Speedway revealed a dominant Toyota performance, with Riley Herbst topping the times and a cluster of championship contenders jostling for pole position.
Riley Herbst set the fastest lap at Chicagoland Speedway with a speed of 178.065 mph, while teammate Bubba Wallace finished second. Toyota-powered entries swept six of the top eight positions, and several notable drivers turned strong times before Saturday's qualifying.
Riley Herbst topped the final Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway with a 178.065 mph lap, while Toyota’s six entries filled the top ten and Tyler Reddick led in long‑run speed.
Riley Herbst led the NASCAR Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway with a lap of 30.326 seconds, while teammate Bubba Wallace finished just 0.023 seconds back.
A severe storm in Joliet, Illinois, has disrupted NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, moving practice to Saturday and scrapping qualifying. The starting lineup will be set by the NASCAR rulebook, while ARCA and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series events face similar weather risks.
After a four‑year hiatus, NASCAR roared back to Chicagoland Speedway, with Riley Herbst topping the speed charts in a 50‑minute session that saw teammate Bubba Wallace close behind and Tyler Reddick logging the most laps.
The Cup Series makes its long‑awaited comeback at the 1.5‑mile tri‑oval, featuring updated cars, fresh tires, and a competitive driver field that offers both favorites and value picks for fans.
NASCAR returned to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, with Riley Herbst topping the speed charts and Tyler Reddick leading lap averages in a practice session that highlighted new tire behavior and hopes for a wider racing groove.
NASCAR made its long‑awaited comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, with 23XI Racing drivers sweeping the speed charts and raising intriguing questions about the track's aging surface.
As the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its penultimate race, Denny Hamlin discusses how the new playoff format reshapes his championship outlook, citing past near‑misses and a current two‑point lead over Tyler Reddick.
More than thirty historic NASCAR stock cars are set to take the green flag at the Circuit de la Sarthe as part of the Le Mans Classic, marking the first time the storied American series will compete on the legendary French circuit outside of North America, with notable drivers and live streaming on HSR and IMSA YouTube channels.
NASCAR decided to keep Cleetus McFarland from racing at Talladega to prioritize safety, highlighting the tension between entertainment and sport.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggested that both Chicagoland Speedway and the Chicago Street Course could appear on the 2027 NASCAR calendar, sparking discussion about scheduling, fan preferences, and the sport’s expansion plans.
NASCAR is reshaping the stage structure of its Talladega race to address fan complaints about fuel‑saving tactics, with plans for future car modifications and January testing.