Brandon Jones Takes Overtime Victory at Chicagoland Speedway
Brandon Jones wins the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in an overtime showdown, edging Chase Elliott by 0.171 seconds.
Jul 5, 2026
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Austin Hill Takes the Wheel of Kyle Busch’s Cup Car
Austin Hill, a regular in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, has taken over Kyle Busch's Cup Series seat, bringing 16 wins and a fifth‑place championship standing to the historic No. 33 ride.
Jul 5, 2026
Austin Hill Eyes Full-Time NASCAR Cup Seat in 2027
Austin Hill is piloting Kyle Busch’s former Cup car for the remainder of 2026, delivering consistent results and earning praise from teammate Austin Dillon. With 16 wins in the O'Reilly Series and eight Truck Series victories, Hill is viewed as the favorite to take the No. 33 full‑time next year, while his teammate remains cautious about confirming the move.
Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Jones Secures Cuervo 300 Victory, Reshaping NASCAR O’Reilly Standings
Brandon Jones captured the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, altering the playoff picture with a reshuffled points leaderboard.
Jul 5, 2026
Austin Hill Eyes Full‑Time Cup Seat in 2027 as Team Dynamics Shift
Austin Hill is currently piloting Kyle Busch’s former NASCAR Cup car, the No. 33, and his consistent results have positioned him as the leading candidate for a full‑time seat in 2027.
Jul 5, 2026
Rain, Fireworks, and a Thrilling Finish at Chicagoland Speedway
Rain delayed the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, where fireworks marked America’s 250th birthday and Brandon Jones edged Chase Elliott by 0.171 seconds for his maiden 2026 win.
Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Jones Wins Rain‑Delayed NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Chicagoland in Overtime
After a rain‑induced postponement pushed the start past 10 p.m. ET on July 4, Brandon Jones overtook Chase Elliott in overtime to claim his first win of the season and the eighth of his career.
Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Jones wins NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime
Jones' eighth career win highlights Joe Gibbs Racing's strong 2026 season while Elliott settles for second.
Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Jones Wins Overtime Thriller at Chicagoland Speedway
Brandon Jones captures the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime, passing Chase Elliott in a dramatic final restart.
Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Jones Wins Overtime Thriller at Chicagoland Speedway
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.
Jul 5, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Delivers Thrilling Overtime Finish at Chicagoland Speedway
A rain‑delayed NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Chicagoland Speedway saw Connor Zilisch take the opening stage, Chase Elliott win the second, and Brandon Jones clinch the overall victory in an overtime battle with Elliott.
Jul 5, 2026
Rain Delays NASCAR Cup Series Race at Chicagoland Speedway
A sudden bout of rain and lightning has pushed back the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, moving the start of engines to 10:00 p.m. ET. Connor Zilisch will lead the field while Jesse Love begins sixth, as the series awaits clearer conditions.
Jul 5, 2026
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the Cuervo 300 on Independence Day 2026
The 2026 Cuervo 300 will mark the comeback of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring a 200‑lap battle, stage racing, and championship implications.
Jul 4, 2026
NASCAR’s Cuervo 300 Returns to Chicagoland After Rain‑Induced Qualifying Cancelation
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run 200 laps at Chicagoland Speedway, with the starting grid set by rulebook metric after rain washed out qualifying.
Jul 4, 2026
Jesse Love leads practice at Chicagoland Speedway ahead of NASCAR O’Reilly Series race
Jesse Love posted the fastest lap at 31.118 seconds, averaging 173.533 mph, with Jeb Burton and Justin Allgaier close behind.
Jul 4, 2026
Connor Zilisch Secures Pole as Rain Delays Chicagoland NASCAR Action
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.
Jul 4, 2026
NASCAR’s 20th 2026 Chicagoland Weekend Brings $1.66M Purse and New Rivalries
NASCAR prepares for the 20th race weekend of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring the O'Reilly Series for the first time since 2019. The event carries a $1,661,806 purse, with Justin Allgaier aiming for his sixth victory while Jesse Love and Corey Day seek to challenge him.
Jul 4, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Chicagoland in 2026
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.
Jul 4, 2026
Rain Forces NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to Redefine Chicagoland Starting Grid
A sudden rainstorm cancels practice at Chicagoland Speedway, reshaping the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starting order and giving emerging drivers a chance to shine.
Jul 4, 2026
Storm Cancels ARCA Qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway, Moves NASCAR Practice to Saturday
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.
Jul 3, 2026
Denny Hamlin Eyes Championship in Final Stretch, Citing Playoff Evolution
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.
Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Faces Weather Delay at Chicagoland Speedway
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.
Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR Revs Up 20th 2026 Season Weekend at Chicagoland Speedway
NASCAR prepares for the 20th race weekend of the 2026 season at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring the O'Reilly Series for the first time since 2019. With a $1.66 million purse and drivers like Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, and Corey Day set to compete, expectations are high for an exciting event.
Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026
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.
Jul 3, 2026