Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Carson Hocevar across Nascar.
Ahead of the eero 400, practice at Chicagoland Speedway revealed a dominant Toyota performance, with Riley Herbst topping the times and a cluster of championship contenders jostling for pole position.
Riley Herbst set the fastest lap at Chicagoland Speedway with a speed of 178.065 mph, while teammate Bubba Wallace finished second. Toyota-powered entries swept six of the top eight positions, and several notable drivers turned strong times before Saturday's qualifying.
Riley Herbst led the NASCAR Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway with a lap of 30.326 seconds, while teammate Bubba Wallace finished just 0.023 seconds back.
Tyler Reddick’s surprising pace was tempered by confusion over the track’s condition, while several drivers noted pronounced bumps in Turns 3 and 4 and compared the venue to historic tracks.
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 Cup Series returns to the 1.5‑mile oval in Joliet after a seven‑year hiatus, with Hamlin leading the betting market and a host of teams and longshots poised to shape the competition.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will host the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first 1.5‑mile race since Charlotte Motor Speedway in late May and reviving a venue last seen in 2019.
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.
The Cup Series returns to Illinois this weekend, with a mix of seasoned victors and rookie drivers confronting a track that has grown rougher since 2019.
With the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series looming, Alex Bowman's position at Hendrick Motorsports remains uncertain. Recent power‑ranking movements after two road‑course events have reshaped the driver landscape, prompting speculation about short‑term extensions and the team's long‑term plans.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway with many drivers racing there for the first time, a revamped track surface, and a tight points battle between Hamlin and Reddick.
An overview of the key drivers, teams and storylines heading into the upcoming NASCAR race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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.
The second round of the 2026 NASCAR In‑Season Challenge lands at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. The 1.5‑mile track, silent since 2019, has been resurrected for this event, bringing its classic layout back to life after a seven‑year hiatus.
Three 23‑year‑old drivers have claimed their first Cup Series wins in recent weeks, sparking new rivalries and fresh storylines.
As the 2026 season hits its midpoint, three drivers are delivering breakthrough performances that are reshaping the competitive narrative.
Joey Logano reflects on Carson Hocevar’s rapid ascent, contrasting his own early career backlash with the young driver’s growing fan base and current points standing.
Chevrolet’s star‑studded lineup heads back to Chicagoland Speedway as the track’s aged surface promises fresh drama for NASCAR’s top drivers.
In a candid podcast conversation, Joey Logano weighs in on Carson Hocevar’s rapid ascent, urging a championship mindset and highlighting the shifting fan culture surrounding young talent.
Denny Hamlin’s Sonoma Raceway collision was a product of collective racing forces, he told reporters, as he climbs to the top of The Chase with just eight events remaining.