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Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway, edging Kyle Larson by a thousandth of a second. The event will feature a full lineup, three stages, and national coverage on TNT and HBO Max.
After a rain‑induced postponement pushed the start past 10 p.m. ET on July 4, Brandon Jones overtook Chase Elliott in overtime to claim his first win of the season and the eighth of his career.
Jones' eighth career win highlights Joe Gibbs Racing's strong 2026 season while Elliott settles for second.
Brandon Jones captures the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime, passing Chase Elliott in a dramatic final restart.
Despite a four‑hour weather delay, Brandon Jones claimed victory after an overtime restart that saw Chase Elliott lose the lead, with Jesse Love, Brent Crews and Austin Hill rounding out the top five.
A rain‑delayed NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Chicagoland Speedway saw Connor Zilisch take the opening stage, Chase Elliott win the second, and Brandon Jones clinch the overall victory in an overtime battle with Elliott.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 30.296‑second lap while Kyle Larson’s penalties add intrigue to the upcoming event.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position at Chicagoland Speedway with a 30.296-second lap, edging Kyle Larson, who incurred inspection penalties. Hamlin aims for his fifth win of the season while leading the standings, and a competitive top five features several rising drivers.
A sudden bout of rain and lightning has pushed back the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, moving the start of engines to 10:00 p.m. ET. Connor Zilisch will lead the field while Jesse Love begins sixth, as the series awaits clearer conditions.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position with a lap of 30.296 seconds, edging Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds. Toyota secured five of the top eight spots, while reigning champion Joey Logano will start 31st.
A sudden storm halted the July 4, 2026 event at Chicagoland Speedway, leaving the track wet and the starting grid unsettled.
NASCAR returns to Illinois this weekend with Larson, Hamlin and a host of top competitors battling for position.
A sudden downpour forced a postponement of the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, with lightning concerns delaying the start and Connor Zilisch securing the pole after qualifying was scrapped.
A sudden summer storm forced the postponement of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4. Track drying operations are underway, and no new start time has been announced.
Denny Hamlin secured pole position at Chicagoland Speedway with a 30.296‑second lap, crediting ideal sun conditions. He aims for his fifth victory of the season while leading the points standings, and his co‑ownership of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan adds extra intrigue. Kyle Larson qualified second, hoping to break a 42‑race winless streak, while RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski will start third and fourth.
A sudden summer storm forced officials to postpone the July 4 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway, with lightning clearing only after the track was dried and Connor Zilisch securing the pole position.
The 2026 Cuervo 300 will mark the comeback of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring a 200‑lap battle, stage racing, and championship implications.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, beating Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds in a qualifying session that set the stage for a competitive race.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run 200 laps at Chicagoland Speedway, with the starting grid set by rulebook metric after rain washed out qualifying.
The Sunday Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway marks the start of the season's second half, featuring a competitive lineup and a track resurgence after seven years of dormancy.
After a seven‑year hiatus, the Cup Series roared back to Illinois, with Hamlin and Larson battling for the front row and a host of familiar names set to battle the 400‑mile showdown.
Denny Hamlin will lead the grid at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, 2026, as the series returns after a six‑year absence, with a $11.2 million prize on the line and a fierce points chase among the top drivers.
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.
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.