NASCAR adds three drivers to Chicagoland Cup entry list
Three new drivers join the Chicagoland Cup field, expanding the grid to 39 entries and promising more on‑track action.
Jul 1, 2026
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NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Seven-Year Hiatus
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.
Jul 1, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Seven-Year Absence
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.
Jul 1, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland with 2026 eero 400
NASCAR’s 2026 eero 400 will bring the Cup Series back to Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year hiatus, showcasing a full grid, guaranteed charters and a high‑profile driver swap.
Jun 30, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 eero 400 Returns to Chicagoland
NASCAR announced that the 2026 eero 400 will be held at Chicagoland Speedway, bringing the premier stock‑car series back to Illinois for the first time since 2019. The event will showcase a full complement of charter entries, open slots, and a high‑profile driver replacement.
Jun 30, 2026
NASCAR Revives Chicagoland Speedway After Seven-Year Hiatus
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Illinois' Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, featuring a full slate of 39 drivers and several part‑time entries.
Jun 30, 2026
NASCAR Revives Chicagoland Speedway for 2026 In‑Season Challenge
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.
Jun 30, 2026
NASCAR’s Single-Car Qualifying Makes Its Pocono Debut
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will use a single‑car, one‑lap qualifying format at Pocono Raceway, with the order determined by a blend of owner standings and recent race results. The broadcast will air live on Amazon Prime Video on Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Jun 13, 2026
J.J. Yeley and NY Racing Team Miss Pocono Event as NASCAR Entry List Tightens
J.J. Yeley and NY Racing Team will not compete at Pocono Raceway this weekend, joining only two other non‑chartered cars on the entry list. The team plans a July return at Chicagoland Speedway.
Jun 12, 2026
Denny Hamlin Takes Victory at Michigan’s FireKeepers Casino 400
Denny Hamlin led every lap to win the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, with Toyota drivers Erik Jones and Bubba Wallace finishing on the podium.
Jun 8, 2026
Toyota Dominates Michigan as Hamlin Takes Victory Amid Chaos
Denny Hamlin led a Toyota 1‑2‑3 at Michigan International Speedway, but the event was defined by 11 cautions, a 20‑minute red flag, and a crash involving Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell.
Jun 7, 2026
Pole Position Redefined: Hamlin’s Rear‑Start Shock at Michigan
Denny Hamlin qualified on pole for the Michigan NASCAR Cup race but will start at the rear after a flat tire. The penalty triggers a cascade of lineup changes, affecting multiple playoff contenders and setting the stage for a dramatic race.
Jun 7, 2026
Denny Hamlin’s 50th Career Pole Position Stripped After Technical Penalty
Despite claiming his 50th NASCAR Cup Series pole at Michigan International Speedway, Denny Hamlin will start at the back of the field after an unapproved adjustment was required to repair practice damage. The reshuffling promotes Tyler Reddick to second and sees Carson Hocevar take over as the control car.
Jun 7, 2026
Hamlin Takes Pole as NASCAR Returns to Michigan for First Oval Qualifying in Weeks
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position in a tightly contested qualifying session at Michigan International Speedway, while Carson Hocevar will line up alongside him after a narrow 0.018‑second margin. Penalties will push Hamlin to the rear of the field, allowing Tyler Reddick to share the front row.
Jun 7, 2026
Denny Hamlin Claims Pole for FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 36.901‑second lap, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.018 seconds, while the race will stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO MAX and NASCAR.com.
Jun 7, 2026
NASCAR strips crew chiefs from No. 17 and No. 44 ahead of FireKeepers Casino 400
NASCAR’s latest inspection sanctions eject two crew chiefs, forcing RFK Racing and NY Racing Team to race without their chief strategists at one of the fastest tracks on the circuit.
Jun 7, 2026
Hamlin and Hocevar Lead Michigan International Speedway Qualifying Ahead of FireKeepers Casino 400
Denny Hamlin and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of the grid for the FireKeepers Casino 400, a race steeped in tradition at Michigan International Speedway's Brooklyn venue.
Jun 6, 2026
Hamlin Claims Pole at Michigan in Narrow Battle with Hocevar
Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, beating Carson Hocevar by a razor‑thin margin and highlighting Toyota dominance in the top five.
Jun 6, 2026
Denny Hamlin Takes Pole for FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 36.901‑second lap, edging out Carson Hocevar by just 0.018 seconds, while Josh Berry will start 37th after a qualifying spin.
Jun 6, 2026
NASCAR Qualifying Sets Stage for FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan
The upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 will see its starting lineup decided by a one‑lap qualifying format at Michigan International Speedway, with drivers such as William Byron and Bubba Wallace vying for pole position. The race will stream live on Amazon Prime Video at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 7.
Jun 6, 2026
Inspection setbacks reshape pit strategy for RFK Racing and NY Racing Team
Two NASCAR teams faced multiple inspection failures at Michigan, leading to the removal of their car chiefs and loss of pit selection, yet both drivers avoided penalties and the series continues to grapple with compliance issues.
Jun 6, 2026
NASCAR Inspection Penalties Hit RFK Racing and NY Racing Team at Michigan
Two NASCAR Cup Series teams failed pre‑race inspection multiple times at Michigan, resulting in crew chief ejections and loss of pit selection, a pattern that also surfaced at Las Vegas earlier in the season.
Jun 6, 2026
NY Racing Team’s No. 44 Chevrolet Returns for Michigan NASCAR Cup Race
A single non‑chartered Chevrolet will compete at Michigan, while the No. 66 Ford and No. 67 Toyota prepare for different schedules, including a street‑course race in San Diego.
Jun 6, 2026
J.J. Yeley Returns to NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan
After a 12‑race absence, J.J. Yeley is set to race the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team at Michigan International Speedway, broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video on June 7.
Jun 6, 2026