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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.
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.
The Cup Series makes its long‑awaited comeback at the 1.5‑mile tri‑oval, featuring updated cars, fresh tires, and a competitive driver field that offers both favorites and value picks for fans.
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.
Denny Hamlin’s five victories this season and +380 favorite status set the stage for the 2026 NASCAR eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, where expert analysts predict a surprise showdown.
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.
Unexpected bracket results reshape the playoff picture, with several top‑seeded drivers eliminated early and the next race scheduled for July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Illinois this weekend, where Denny Hamlin opens as the +320 favorite ahead of a competitive field that includes Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney and several longshot drivers.
In a courtroom testimony that blended personal grief with industry politics, Heather Gibbs highlighted how the recent NASCAR antitrust settlement safeguards the future of her family's racing dynasty.
All three RFK Racing entries remain in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff hunt as they head into the historic eero 400 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’s eero 400 returns to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, featuring 39 drivers, part‑timers, and a bracket‑style format that promises fresh storylines on a worn‑out track.
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 Cup Series heads back to Illinois this weekend, where most of the field will encounter the 1.5‑mile track for the first time with the Next Gen car, sparking fresh storylines for fans and analysts alike.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen's recent Sonoma victory ties him with Tony Stewart, sparking discussion about the evolving competition and the prospects for Trackhouse and Joe Gibbs Racing
With Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick atop the betting board, a simulation model projects surprising outcomes, including strong showings from Ty Gibbs and a handful of longshot contenders.
NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series return to Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year hiatus, with Denny Hamlin leading the points battle and five Toyota drivers advancing to the In‑Season Challenge’s second round.
The second‑week showdown at Chicagoland features key pairings, Denny Hamlin’s lead and a $1 million prize for the winner.
The Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, July 5, with Hamlin, Reddick, Larson and Bell among the top contenders, while DraftKings offers betting options.