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Hamlin Takes Pole for Chicagoland 400 as Larson Falls Just Short

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.

Jul 4, 2026

NASCAR’s long‑awaited return to Illinois

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.

Jul 4, 2026

NASCAR’s Chase Format Still Feels Like a Wild Ride

Kyle Larson and William Byron argue that the re‑introduced Chase hasn’t altered the sport’s chaotic racing style. Chase Elliott’s inconsistency persists despite multiple wins, Bill Elliott is set for an IROC exhibition race, and Louis Foster is gearing up for his first NASCAR start. Meanwhile, Connor Mosack captured an ARCA victory at Chicagoland Speedway.

Jul 4, 2026

Chevrolet Eyes Ninth Straight Win at Chicagoland

The upcoming O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a pole‑sitting Connor Zilisch and a lineup packed with Chevrolet-powered entries, while Toyota looks to break its winless streak.

Jul 4, 2026

Rain Forces NASCAR to Reorder Chicagoland Starting Grid

NASCAR called off Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway due to thunderstorms, opting for a brief practice session. Should Cup qualifying also be canceled, the starting order for Sunday's 38‑car eero 400 will be determined by reversing the metric scores, giving Ty Gibbs the pole and J.J. Yeley the last spot. The race will air live on TNT at 6 p.m. ET.

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

Kyle Larson Eyes Chicagoland Victory as NASCAR Returns

Kyle Larson, a Hendrick Motorsports driver, is confident about his performance at Chicagoland Speedway, where he hopes to end a 42‑race winless drought and contend for a $1 million prize in the second round of NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge.

Jul 4, 2026