NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Eyes Playoff Spot as Season Nears Close
With 21 races in the books, the top twelve drivers are set to battle for The Chase, while Justin Allgaier holds a narrow edge over Jesse Love and Sheldon Creed.
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With 21 races in the books, the top twelve drivers are set to battle for The Chase, while Justin Allgaier holds a narrow edge over Jesse Love and Sheldon Creed.

The Focused Health 250 at EchoPark Speedway delivered a dramatic finish, with Justin Allgaier securing 68 points amid a chaotic overtime showdown that saw Carson Kvapil and Parker Retzlaff round out the podium.

Justin Allgaier claimed the checkered flag at EchoPark Speedway, leading a strong showing from his team and a diverse field of competitors.

Justin Allgaier claimed the checkered flag at EchoPark Speedway on July 11, 2026 after a race marked by multiple cautions, a dramatic contact between Nick Sanchez and Brennan Poole, and several top‑finisher performances.

Justin Allgaier captured both stage victories, while Sammy Smith and Rajah Caruth impressed, as the race delivered overtime drama and unexpected results.
Justin Allgaier wins a chaotic O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at EchoPark Speedway, highlighted by multiple cautions, a final‑lap incident, and a deep field of competing teams.

Justin Allgaier secured the overall win at EchoPark Speedway after capturing the second stage, while Carson Kvapil took the opening stage. The event was marked by several crashes, including a 12‑lap‑remaining multi‑car incident.

Sam Mayer posted a 31.994‑second lap to claim pole position for the upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway, with Carson Kvapil close behind.
Sam Mayer’s 31.944‑second lap earned him the pole, while a full field of drivers from teams such as Haas Factory Team and Joe Gibbs Racing prepare for the upcoming race in Hampton, Georgia.

The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series will race at EchoPark Speedway in July, featuring a new single‑lap qualifying system that determines the top ten spots for the event.

NASCAR's O'Reilly Auto Parts‑branded series is set to race at EchoPark Speedway in July 2026, marking the 21st event of the 2026 season and the second date at the Texas track this year.

The 2026 season’s 21st NASCAR O'Reilly Series race lands at EchoPark Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, marking the second of two scheduled events at the track this year. A single‑lap qualifying session will determine the top‑ten starters for the 250‑mile contest, with notable drivers such as Sheldon Creed and Carson Ware among those set to compete.

NASCAR's O'Reilly Series will run the Focused Health 250 at EchoPark Speedway during the 22nd race weekend of the 2026 season, marking the sport's first doubleheader at a single venue.

Two tracks in Georgia and Connecticut host multiple series, with early qualifying results highlighting emerging contenders.
Brandon Jones captured the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, altering the playoff picture with a reshuffled points leaderboard.
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.