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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.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 30.296‑second lap, averaging 178.241 mph, while Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher followed in the top three.
Denny Hamlin, a three‑time winner at Chicagoland Speedway, says his previous victory will not give him an edge in Sunday’s eero 400, where the track surface and Gen 7 cars present new challenges.
Christopher Bell and Christopher Buescher will meet in Round 2 of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge after winning their opening‑round matchups at Sonoma Raceway. Both drivers are navigating injury concerns and recent practice performances as they prepare for a pivotal race on July 12 at EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta.
Brad Keselowski argues that Toyota's recent success stems from its support of two elite teams, while Denny Hamlin disputes the narrative, citing a business‑driven alliance. The debate highlights shifting power dynamics, financial arrangements, and the impact of recent rule adjustments.
A computer model from analyst Mike McClure predicts a surprising outcome for the 2026 eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, urging bettors to look beyond the favorite.
The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring Denny Hamlin atop the points, Shane van Gisbergen’s recent Sonoma win, and Corey Heim’s debut after his first Cup victory.
After a four‑year hiatus, the Cup Series rolls back into Chicagoland, where a mix of seasoned veterans and newcomers will battle a now‑rougher surface.
Brad Keselowski argues that Toyota's recent NASCAR success stems not from horsepower but from a culture of collaboration among its top teams, a strategy that has left Ford and Chevrolet trailing.
After 99 Cup Series appearances, Zane Smith is poised to make his 100th start at Chicagoland Speedway, aiming to finally break through for his first victory.
A new 2025 qualifying metric sets the lineup for Sunday’s 267‑lap race at Chicagoland Speedway, with new non‑chartered entries and a live TNT broadcast.
NASCAR's shift to a standardized chassis has turned team engineering into a collective effort, with Toyota's coordinated program prompting drivers Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin to highlight the strategic value of manufacturer partnerships.
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 2026 eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway brings back the Next Gen car and a field of 18 drivers who last competed there in 2019, with analysts forecasting Hamlin, Larson and Logano as top contenders.
Denny Hamlin’s recent surge to the top of the standings, driven by solid performances and Tyler Reddick’s misfortune, sets the stage for a deep dive into the upcoming Chicago race, where tire dynamics and rivalries could reshape the playoff picture.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5 for the first time since 2019, featuring the debut of the Next Gen car and a field of 18 drivers who raced there in 2019.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board at +300, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while veteran Brad Keselowski eyes a historic win.
Riley Herbst led practice at Chicagoland Speedway, with his 23XI Racing teammates close behind. Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs rounded out the top five, while Corey Heim and several other drivers added depth to the field.
The 2026 NASCAR season will mark its twentieth race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring a $11.2 million purse and a field of drivers eager to claim the checkered flag.
Shane van Gisbergen, celebrated for his road‑course dominance, now confronts a new challenge on the tri‑oval at Chicagoland Speedway. With Brad Keselowski and Ford aiming for their first victory of the season, the eero 400 promises pivotal playoff implications.
The second round of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Tournament lands at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring sixteen drivers, key rivalries and strategic battles.