
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to EchoPark Speedway in July 2026
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.
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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.

Two tracks in Georgia and Connecticut host multiple series, with early qualifying results highlighting emerging contenders.

Chase Briscoe secured the win at Chicagoland Speedway, navigating early turbulence and stage point battles to finish ahead of Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin.
Chase Briscoe claimed victory in a tightly contested NASCAR event at Chicagoland Speedway, with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin following in second and third. Stage results, early chaos, and points implications defined the race.
Chase Briscoe led 51 laps to claim victory in the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, a race that returned the series to traditional ovals after two road‑course events and trimmed the field to eight playoff contenders.

Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup Series event at Chicagoland Speedway, with Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin completing the podium. William Byron captured both early stages, while Hamlin remains atop the standings.

Denny Hamlin edged Kyle Larson by a split‑second to claim pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400, marking the first Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years.

With the eero 400 set for July 5, Denny Hamlin opens as the favorite at +280, while Shane van Gisbergen's recent victory pushes his odds to +15000.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will feature 267 laps, stage breaks at 80 and 165, and a live broadcast on TNT Sports.
The Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, featuring 267 laps, a three‑stage format, and a star‑studded driver lineup broadcast on TNT and truTV with streaming on Sling and HBO Max.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway, edging Kyle Larson by a thousandth of a second. The event will feature a full lineup, three stages, and national coverage on TNT and HBO Max.
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.
The Sunday Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway marks the start of the season's second half, featuring a competitive lineup and a track resurgence after seven years of dormancy.
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.

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.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board at +300, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while veteran Brad Keselowski eyes a historic win.

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.