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With Justin Allgaier atop the points standings and last year’s winner Connor Zilisch back in action, the Pennzoil 250 promises a competitive showdown at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
From 9‑year‑old Camdyn Cearlock’s anticipation in Gasoline Alley to the autograph sessions with series regulars, the weekend’s qualifying rounds offered a vivid snapshot of NASCAR’s growing fan engagement.
During a recent practice session at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ross Chastain set the fastest lap at 53.517 seconds, while several competitors faced mechanical or on‑track issues.
The 2026 Pennzoil 250 will feature a novel one‑lap qualifying format, and drivers from Joey Gase to Chase Elliott are poised to battle for the front row.
The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature a one‑lap qualifying session that determines the starting grid for the Pennzoil 250, with Sam Mayer leading the lineup after his 2025 pole‑winning performance.
NASCAR is set to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series, Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. Qualifying metrics have been published, highlighting the leading drivers in each division.
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.
Jesse Love posted the fastest lap at 31.118 seconds, averaging 173.533 mph, with Jeb Burton and Justin Allgaier close behind.
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.
NASCAR’s O'Reilly Series is scheduled to race at Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026, marking the series’ 20th event of the year and its first appearance at the Illinois track since 2019.
A severe thunderstorm at Chicagoland Speedway called off ARCA qualifying, prompting NASCAR to shift practice to Saturday and set the starting order by metric, while the race is slated for a 5:35 p.m. ET green flag on The CW.
NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series will run at Chicagoland Speedway tomorrow, but inclement weather has pushed practice to Saturday and eliminated qualifying, setting the grid by rule and giving Connor Zilisch the pole.
The 2026 season will feature a unique qualifying format at Chicagoland Speedway, where a single flying lap determines the starting lineup for the Cuervo 300.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, with Connor Zilisch finishing second. Detailed results and stage points are provided for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 event.
The latest NASCAR race at Sonoma delivered a dramatic finish, with Shane van Gisbergen taking the checkered flag and a host of series regulars earning stage points.
Shane van Gisbergen won a tightly contested NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026, after a race filled with stage battles, pit strategy and a fuel‑related drama for Taylor Gray.
Betting markets favor Shane van Gisbergen for the upcoming Sonoma road‑course event, while a deep field of drivers including Connor Zilisch and William Sawalich prepare for a pivotal weekend.
The 2026 season’s 19th race will be held at Sonoma Raceway, featuring a split‑qualifying format and a full roster of drivers.
The 2026 season will feature the O'Reilly Series at Sonoma Raceway, with a new two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting order for the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 75.029-second lap, while Austin Green’s practice crash highlighted the track’s difficulty. The event will feature 38 drivers on June 27, 2026.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 1:15.029 lap, while Brent Crews qualified second. The June 27 event will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on FUBO, with audio on NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
NASCAR is set to descend on Sonoma Raceway in California for a packed weekend of racing that will showcase its premier Cup Series alongside the O’Reilly and ARCA Menards Series.