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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.
The second round of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Tournament lands at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring sixteen drivers, key rivalries and strategic battles.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
The second‑week showdown at Chicagoland features key pairings, Denny Hamlin’s lead and a $1 million prize for the winner.
The upcoming event at Illinois’ 1.5‑mile track features practice and qualifying schedules for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its return.
NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, with qualifying orders already revealing early leaders in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.
The second annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge opened at Sonoma Raceway with 32 drivers competing in head‑to‑head matchups. Unexpected eliminations, including the No. 1 seed, reshaped the bracket and set the stage for a competitive second round at Chicagoland Speedway.
Two road‑course races at Sonoma left the NASCAR standings largely unchanged, with Denny Hamlin preserving his lead and Tyler Reddick dropping to the bottom of the elite group.
The eero 400 and Cuervo 300 will feature full fields, multiple stages and nationwide broadcast coverage, while betting markets open ahead of the July 4‑5 events.
NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the eero 400, featuring Spire Motorsports’ three‑car entry of Daniel Suárez, Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar, each with distinct playoff aspirations.