Briscoe Takes First 2026 NASCAR Win in 1-2-3 Finish at Chicagoland
Chase Briscoe’s first 2026 victory headlines a chaotic Chicagoland 400, where injury‑ridden Christopher Bell pushed teammate Denny Hamlin’s streak to an end.
Jul 6, 2026
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Brandon Jones Secures First 2026 O’Reilly Series Win at Chicagoland
After a weather‑induced delay, Brandon Jones overtook Chase Elliott in overtime to claim his maiden victory of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway.
Jul 6, 2026
Briscoe’s Chicagoland Triumph Extends Toyota’s NASCAR Dominance
Chase Briscoe edged teammate Christopher Bell by .027 seconds after a decisive pit call, as Toyota secured seven of the top ten finishers and a historic sweep by Joe Gibbs Racing, even as Shane van Gisbergen’s deliberate wreck with Austin Hill sparked a looming NASCAR review.
Jul 6, 2026
Briscoe Secures Sixth Cup Victory in Toyota‑Heavy Showdown at Chicagoland
Chase Briscoe's sixth career win at Chicagoland Speedway highlighted a race defined by Toyota's overwhelming presence and a dramatic exit for Tyler Reddick.
Jul 6, 2026
Briscoe Takes First 2026 Cup Win in Overtime Thriller at Chicagoland
Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in the final laps to claim his sixth career NASCAR Cup victory, while Denny Hamlin’s points surge after Tyler Reddick’s mechanical woes.
Jul 6, 2026
Chase Briscoe Claims First 2026 NASCAR Win in Patriotic Eero 400
Chase Briscoe secured his maiden victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway, driving a red, white and blue livery that honored the holiday, while Connor Zilisch’s season continued with another early DNF.
Jul 6, 2026
Hamlin Takes the Lead in NASCAR Standings as Season Nears Its Midpoint
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.
Jul 6, 2026
Denny Hamlin Leads NASCAR Cup Series After Chicagoland Showdown
A dramatic finish at Chicagoland Speedway reshapes the playoff picture, with Hamlin surging ahead while Reddick’s lead evaporates.
Jul 6, 2026
Briscoe Takes Victory in Chicagoland 400 as NASCAR Delivers Thrilling Stage Racing
Chase Briscoe secured the win at Chicagoland Speedway, navigating early turbulence and stage point battles to finish ahead of Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin.
Jul 6, 2026
Briscoe Takes Victory at Chicagoland in Thrilling NASCAR Cup Race
Chase Briscoe captured his sixth NASCAR Cup Series victory at Chicagoland Speedway, outpacing Christopher Bell in a close finish, while the race unfolded with several notable performances and incidents.
Jul 6, 2026
Chase Briscoe Wins Dramatic NASCAR Race at Chicagoland Speedway
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.
Jul 6, 2026
Hamlin Extends Points Lead After Chicago Showdown
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.
Jul 6, 2026
Chase Briscoe Wins eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway
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.
Jul 6, 2026
Briscoe Claims Chicagoland Victory as Hamlin Extends Point Lead
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.
Jul 6, 2026
NASCAR Clash at Chicagoland Sparks Rivalry Allegations
A late‑stage crash at Chicagoland Speedway ignited accusations of deliberate retaliation between Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill, prompting team owner Richard Childress to demand a NASCAR inquiry.
Jul 6, 2026
NASCAR Rivalry Escalates: Shane van Gisbergen Takes Out Austin Hill at Chicagoland
During a NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, Shane van Gisbergen deliberately wrecked Austin Hill, prompting a retaliatory strike that ended the New Zealander's race. The incident adds to a rivalry that has been simmering since 2024.
Jul 6, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill’s rivalry erupts in chaotic clash at Chicagoland
During the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill collided on Lap 47, prompting Hill to hit Van Gisbergen's car and igniting a long‑standing rivalry that has spanned multiple tracks.
Jul 6, 2026
Brandon Jones Takes Overtime Victory at Chicagoland Speedway
Brandon Jones wins the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in an overtime showdown, edging Chase Elliott by 0.171 seconds.
Jul 5, 2026
Hamlin Claims Pole in Photo‑Finish at Chicagoland Speedway
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.
Jul 5, 2026
Hamlin leads the odds for eero 400 as van Gisbergen eyes long shot
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.
Jul 5, 2026
NASCAR Revives Chicagoland Speedway with 2026 eero 400
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.
Jul 5, 2026
Rain, Fireworks, and a Thrilling Finish at Chicagoland Speedway
Rain delayed the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, where fireworks marked America’s 250th birthday and Brandon Jones edged Chase Elliott by 0.171 seconds for his maiden 2026 win.
Jul 5, 2026
Hamlin Takes Pole at Chicagoland as Larson Faces Inspection Setbacks
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position for the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, outpacing Kyle Larson amid a dramatic qualifying session marked by inspection penalties.
Jul 5, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Six-Year Hiatus
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.
Jul 5, 2026