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Chase Briscoe won the inaugural NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway under the Next Gen platform, with Toyota drivers sweeping the top ten and several playoff hopefuls facing setbacks.
The inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway under the new Next Gen rules delivered close finishes, Toyota dominance, and several dramatic setbacks for championship contenders.
Ty Dillon's tenure at Kaulig Racing appears uncertain after a string of lackluster performances, prompting the team to explore replacements such as Josh Berry, while other drivers like Justin Haley and Corey LaJoie also enter the conversation.
Tyler Reddick's 129‑point advantage vanished after a radiator failure at Chicagoland, dropping him behind Denny Hamlin. Chase Briscoe's victory propelled him into the top eight, while Daniel Suarez and Ryan Preece fell out of contention.
A dramatic shift in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings sees Denny Hamlin ascend to first place after the latest race, while Tyler Reddick drops to second. With seven events left, the chase for playoff positions is intensifying.
A dramatic finish at Chicagoland Speedway reshapes the playoff picture, with Hamlin surging ahead while Reddick’s lead evaporates.
Chase Briscoe secured the win at Chicagoland Speedway, navigating early turbulence and stage point battles to finish ahead of Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin.
Chase Briscoe claimed victory in a tightly contested NASCAR event at Chicagoland Speedway, with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin following in second and third. Stage results, early chaos, and points implications defined the race.
Denny Hamlin’s third‑place finish at Chicagoland propels him further ahead in the Cup Series standings, while Chase Briscoe scores his maiden victory and Tyler Reddick’s night ends in radiator trouble.
Chase Briscoe wins the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, while Denny Hamlin moves to the top of the points standings after Tyler Reddick's early exit.
Chase Briscoe led 51 laps to claim victory in the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, a race that returned the series to traditional ovals after two road‑course events and trimmed the field to eight playoff contenders.
Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup Series event at Chicagoland Speedway, with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin completing the podium. William Byron captured both early stages, while Hamlin remains atop the standings.
Denny Hamlin edged Kyle Larson by a split‑second to claim pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400, marking the first Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years.
With the eero 400 set for July 5, Denny Hamlin opens as the favorite at +280, while Shane van Gisbergen's recent victory pushes his odds to +15000.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will feature 267 laps, stage breaks at 80 and 165, and a live broadcast on TNT Sports.
The Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, featuring 267 laps, a three‑stage format, and a star‑studded driver lineup broadcast on TNT and truTV with streaming on Sling and HBO Max.
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.