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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.
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.
After a seven‑year hiatus, the Cup Series roared back to Illinois, with Hamlin and Larson battling for the front row and a host of familiar names set to battle the 400‑mile showdown.
Denny Hamlin will lead the grid at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, 2026, as the series returns after a six‑year absence, with a $11.2 million prize on the line and a fierce points chase among the top drivers.
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.
After a four‑year hiatus, the Cup Series roars back to Chicagoland Speedway, with Hamlin on pole, Larson close behind, and a full 38‑car field ready for Sunday’s race.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 30.296‑second lap, averaging 178.241 mph, while Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher followed in the top three.
Kaulig Racing’s CEO Chris Rice has floated the idea of a lifelong contract for AJ Allmendinger, a driver whose 500th Cup start coincides with a career built across multiple series and a future mentorship role.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board at +300, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while veteran Brad Keselowski eyes a historic win.
NASCAR drivers took to Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, marking their first practice session since 2019. Riley Herbst set the fastest lap while Erik Jones was forced to exit with damage.
After a seven‑year absence, NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway with a streamlined qualifying system that promises a fresh competitive dynamic for the 2026 eero 400.
After a seven‑year hiatus, the NASCAR Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026. The event will use a streamlined qualifying system where each driver completes one lap to determine the starting order for the eero 400.
The halfway mark finds NASCAR teams battling for position at Chicagoland Speedway, where qualifying metrics are already shaping playoff prospects.
NASCAR’s halfway point arrives with the Eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, where qualifying metrics determine starting grids and shape playoff prospects.
Veteran driver AJ Allmendinger discusses the difficulties teams face as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland after a multi‑year hiatus, with a rougher surface and limited data shaping the weekend.
The Cup Series returns to the 1.5‑mile oval after a long hiatus, with Hamlin favored and Reddick close behind.
NASCAR heads to Chicago, Illinois for a packed weekend of racing that includes the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series and ARCA Menards Series, with point standings already setting the stage for the playoffs.
Kaulig Racing announced that Colin Braun will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park on July 11, bringing his IMSA pedigree and road‑course experience to the series.
Kaulig Racing announced that Colin Braun will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 at Lime Rock Park on July 11, marking his first Truck Series start since 2011 and adding a multi‑title IMSA champion to the roster.
Colin Braun is set to make his long‑awaited comeback in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this July, driving the No. 25 Ram‑branded entry at Lime Rock Park. His extensive sports‑car pedigree and the return of Ram’s Free Agent Driver program mark a significant moment for the series.
Chevrolet’s star‑studded lineup heads back to Chicagoland Speedway as the track’s aged surface promises fresh drama for NASCAR’s top drivers.
The Cup Series returns to Chicagoland after seven years, with Hamlin leading by a single point and a tight battle for playoff positioning intensifying.
The upcoming event at Illinois’ 1.5‑mile track features practice and qualifying schedules for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its return.
NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, with qualifying orders already revealing early leaders in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.