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Ahead of the eero 400, practice at Chicagoland Speedway revealed a dominant Toyota performance, with Riley Herbst topping the times and a cluster of championship contenders jostling for pole position.
Riley Herbst set the fastest lap at Chicagoland Speedway with a speed of 178.065 mph, while teammate Bubba Wallace finished second. Toyota-powered entries swept six of the top eight positions, and several notable drivers turned strong times before Saturday's qualifying.
Riley Herbst topped the final Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway with a 178.065 mph lap, while Toyota’s six entries filled the top ten and Tyler Reddick led in long‑run speed.
Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin disagree on why Toyota has surged to eleven wins this season, but both agree that collaboration defines the modern NASCAR landscape.
A quick look at the standout performances from NASCAR practice at Chicagoland, featuring Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron and Corey Heim.
Riley Herbst led the NASCAR Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway with a lap of 30.326 seconds, while teammate Bubba Wallace finished just 0.023 seconds back.
A severe storm in Joliet, Illinois, has disrupted NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, moving practice to Saturday and scrapping qualifying. The starting lineup will be set by the NASCAR rulebook, while ARCA and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series events face similar weather risks.
Veteran drivers examine the shift from on‑track battles to boardroom strategies, highlighting Toyota's dominance and the new collaborative model in NASCAR.
After nearly two decades of chasing a Cup Series title, Denny Hamlin believes the revamped Chase format gives him the best chance yet, especially as he leads the regular‑season standings and enjoys strong support from his Joe Gibbs Racing program.
In a recent interview, Denny Hamlin shared his optimism that the upcoming NASCAR race at Chicagoland Speedway could deliver some of the best Next Gen racing of the season, while cautioning that test data may not fully predict race dynamics.
After a four‑year hiatus, NASCAR roared back to Chicagoland Speedway, with Riley Herbst topping the speed charts in a 50‑minute session that saw teammate Bubba Wallace close behind and Tyler Reddick logging the most laps.
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.
The Cup Series makes its long‑awaited comeback at the 1.5‑mile tri‑oval, featuring updated cars, fresh tires, and a competitive driver field that offers both favorites and value picks for fans.
NASCAR returned to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, with Riley Herbst topping the speed charts and Tyler Reddick leading lap averages in a practice session that highlighted new tire behavior and hopes for a wider racing groove.
NASCAR made its long‑awaited comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, with 23XI Racing drivers sweeping the speed charts and raising intriguing questions about the track's aging surface.
As the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its penultimate race, Denny Hamlin discusses how the new playoff format reshapes his championship outlook, citing past near‑misses and a current two‑point lead over Tyler Reddick.
After six races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, Kyle Busch finds himself 23rd in points, a winless streak that now stretches to 99 races, while teammate Denny Hamlin hints at deeper issues beyond Richard Childress Racing.
Denny Hamlin announced that Tyler Reddick’s new contract with 23XI Racing will soon be finalized, highlighting the driver’s recent Darlington win and his strong start to the season.
NASCAR is exploring a shift of The Clash to Daytona to test modifications that could reduce fuel‑saving tactics and make racing more exciting, according to insider Bozi Tatarevic and driver Denny Hamlin.
After a Michigan victory, Denny Hamlin publicly suggested Brent Crews as his replacement, revealing plans to retire at the end of 2027 and setting the stage for a new era in NASCAR.
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.
Twenty‑five years after his father’s fatal crash, Dale Earnhardt Jr. captured a race that helped steer NASCAR through grief, a moment that now echoes following Kyle Busch’s recent death.
NASCAR is set to stage its twentieth race weekend of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the series’ first visit to the Illinois venue since 2019, with a $11.2 million purse and a competitive field headlined by Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney.
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.