Jesse Love leads practice at Chicagoland Speedway ahead of NASCAR O’Reilly Series race
Jesse Love posted the fastest lap at 31.118 seconds, averaging 173.533 mph, with Jeb Burton and Justin Allgaier close behind.
Jul 4, 2026
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Connor Zilisch grabs pole for 2026 Cuervo 300 amid weather‑delayed qualifying
Rain‑soaked Friday at Chicagoland Speedway saw the pole position awarded to Connor Zilisch, with Brent Crews alongside, while a metric‑based system determined the rest of the grid, relegating several top contenders to 20th place or worse.
Jul 4, 2026
Zilisch Takes Pole as JR Motorsports Sets Chicagoland Starting Lineup
Connor Zilisch will lead the field for Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Series event after qualifying was scrapped, with Brent Crews alongside him on the front row.
Jul 4, 2026
Connor Zilisch Secures Pole as Rain Delays Chicagoland NASCAR Action
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.
Jul 4, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Chicagoland in 2026
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.
Jul 4, 2026
Storm Cancels ARCA Qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway, Moves NASCAR Practice to Saturday
A severe thunderstorm at Chicagoland Speedway called off ARCA qualifying, prompting NASCAR to shift practice to Saturday and set the starting order by metric, while the race is slated for a 5:35 p.m. ET green flag on The CW.
Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Faces Weather Delay at Chicagoland Speedway
NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series will run at Chicagoland Speedway tomorrow, but inclement weather has pushed practice to Saturday and eliminated qualifying, setting the grid by rule and giving Connor Zilisch the pole.
Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026
The 2026 season will feature a unique qualifying format at Chicagoland Speedway, where a single flying lap determines the starting lineup for the Cuervo 300.
Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Chicagoland for Cuervo 300 in July 2026
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will headline the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway this July, marking the series' first 1.5‑mile race since the May 2026 event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With early betting lines already released, drivers such as Justin Allgaier and Connor Zilisch are listed as favorites.
Jul 3, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing Eyes Another Chicagoland Triumph
Joe Gibbs Racing returns to Chicagoland Speedway with a strong history, aiming to add to their seven victories there.
Jul 2, 2026
Goodyear’s Tested Tire Package Sets the Stage for NASCAR’s Return to Chicagoland
Goodyear brings tested intermediate‑track tires to Chicagoland Speedway for NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series, reviving the venue after a six‑year hiatus.
Jul 1, 2026
NASCAR Makes Long‑Awaited Return to Chicagoland Speedway with Proven Tire Package
NASCAR’s comeback to Chicagoland Speedway brings a familiar Goodyear tire configuration, tested in April with top Cup and Xfinity drivers, and a detailed tire allotment plan for teams.
Jul 1, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Six-Year Hiatus
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.
Jul 1, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Seven-Year Hiatus
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.
Jul 1, 2026
Goodyear’s Proven Tire Strategy Fuels NASCAR’s Return to Chicagoland
NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway with Goodyear Racing Eagle tires that have been tested and proven on similar intermediate tracks. The tire setups, finalized after an April session with drivers from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota, will be used on a 1.5‑mile oval in Joliet, Illinois, and will also be deployed in Italy and France this weekend.
Jun 30, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates Sonoma 2026 Pit Boss 250
Shane van Gisbergen led 66 of 79 laps at Sonoma Raceway, holding off Connor Zilisch by 1.324 seconds to claim his sixth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win.
Jun 28, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Victory at Sonoma in O’Reilly Auto Parts 250
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, with Connor Zilisch finishing second. Detailed results and stage points are provided for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 event.
Jun 28, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Dominates NASCAR Road Course at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen claimed victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series road race at Sonoma, with Connor Zilisch and Brent Crews rounding out the podium. Viking Motorsports celebrated a breakthrough performance, while Taylor Gray's fuel misstep cost him dearly.
Jun 28, 2026
Brent Crews Secures Podium at Sonoma, Moves Into Chase
Brent Crews finished third at Sonoma Raceway, earning 50 points and stepping into the provisional Chase field. Toyota’s Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch claimed victory and runner‑up, underscoring the manufacturer’s performance.
Jun 28, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Wins Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway
The latest NASCAR race at Sonoma delivered a dramatic finish, with Shane van Gisbergen taking the checkered flag and a host of series regulars earning stage points.
Jun 28, 2026
Brent Crews climbs in NASCAR standings after Sonoma showdown
Brent Crews’ race‑high 50 points at Sonoma Raceway propelled him upward as the playoff picture tightens, with only five points races left to decide The Chase contenders.
Jun 28, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen dominates NASCAR O’Reilly race at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen led every lap at Sonoma Raceway to claim his sixth NASCAR victory, while Connor Zilisch fought back from a penalty to finish second.
Jun 28, 2026
Brent Crews Climbs in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Points Standings After Sonoma Race
The 19th race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Sonoma Raceway saw Brent Crews surge in the points standings, while Justin Allgaier continues to dominate the championship picture.
Jun 28, 2026
Van Gisbergen Dominates O’Reilly 200 at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth win of the season at Sonoma, outpacing teammate Connor Zilisch after a chaotic race filled with early spins, strategic short‑pits and a mechanical failure that eliminated Ross Chastain.
Jun 28, 2026