
Hamlin Takes Pole as NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway
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.
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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.

Toyota has already claimed eleven wins in the 2026 Cup Series, while three former champions linger without a victory. As the series prepares for the inaugural race at Chicagoland Speedway, Larson, Logano and Keselowski hope a single win can alter their season trajectories.

From his first Cup win over Jimmie Johnson to a dramatic 2018 showdown with Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch’s 234 career victories and relentless drive defined an era of NASCAR racing.

A look back at Kyle Busch’s unforgettable performances at Chicagoland Speedway, from his first Cup win over Jimmie Johnson to his dramatic 2018 clash with Kyle Larson, and the tragic end of a career that defined an era.

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 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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will headline the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway this July, marking the series' first 1.5‑mile race since the May 2026 event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With early betting lines already released, drivers such as Justin Allgaier and Connor Zilisch are listed as favorites.

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.

Denny Hamlin’s five victories this season and +380 favorite status set the stage for the 2026 NASCAR eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, where expert analysts predict a surprise showdown.

NASCAR is set to bring the Cup Series back to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026, reviving a historic track after a three‑year downtown street race experiment.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will host the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first 1.5‑mile race since Charlotte Motor Speedway in late May and reviving a venue last seen in 2019.

NASCAR’s 2026 schedule brings the series back to Chicagoland Speedway, ending a drought since 2019 and reflecting a broader strategy that blends tradition with new urban ventures.
The halfway mark finds NASCAR teams battling for position at Chicagoland Speedway, where qualifying metrics are already shaping playoff prospects.

NASCAR’s halfway point arrives with the Eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, where qualifying metrics determine starting grids and shape playoff prospects.

Unexpected bracket results reshape the playoff picture, with several top‑seeded drivers eliminated early and the next race scheduled for July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Alex Bowman faces a contract decision, Kurt Busch aims for a tribute win, Zane Smith cites Hamlin and Logano’s influence, and van Gisbergen backs a Supercars rival to strengthen Ford’s road‑course program.

Joe Gibbs Racing returns to Chicagoland Speedway with a strong history, aiming to add to their seven victories there.