
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 2026 Cup Series heads to Michigan for its 15th race, featuring support series and a full slate of on‑track activity. With Denny Hamlin poised to tie Kyle Busch’s historic win total, fans can expect a packed weekend of racing, broadcast details and a deep entry list.

The upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway will feature a full 37‑driver field, highlighted by Austin Hill’s debut in the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing entry and his commitment to compete in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.

Katherine Legge is set to attempt the Memorial Day Double by competing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, a feat only a handful of drivers have achieved.

Katherine Legge is set to race in the Indy 500 and is attempting the Memorial Day Double, yet her entry for the Coca‑Cola 600 hinges on qualifying.