NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 Returns to EchoPark Speedway in Georgia
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage the Quaker State 400 this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, showcasing a full roster of drivers and notable teams.
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The NASCAR Cup Series will stage the Quaker State 400 this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, showcasing a full roster of drivers and notable teams.

The series revealed the full roster of 38 entries, highlighting Austin Hill taking over the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing and marking the first time a track will host two NASCAR events in a single season.

NASCAR has released the schedule and entry list for the 2026 Quaker State 400, confirming a 38‑car field, the debut of Austin Hill in the No. 33 car and the historic doubleheader weekend at EchoPark Speedway.

Shane van Gisbergen’s contact with Austin Hill at Chicagoland Speedway sparked accusations of intentional retaliation, new footage, and a heated discussion among analysts and team owners.

Chase Briscoe won the EERO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, his maiden 2026 triumph, in front of a packed audience that saw multiple crashes, a Space Jam‑themed paint scheme and a radiator failure for Tyler Reddick.

Chase Briscoe edged teammate Christopher Bell by .027 seconds after a decisive pit call, as Toyota secured seven of the top ten finishers and a historic sweep by Joe Gibbs Racing, even as Shane van Gisbergen’s deliberate wreck with Austin Hill sparked a looming NASCAR review.

Chase Briscoe captured his maiden victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland, edging Christopher Bell in a dramatic finish while Denny Hamlin completed a Toyota sweep of the podium.
Denny Hamlin’s third‑place finish at Chicagoland propels him further ahead in the Cup Series standings, while Chase Briscoe scores his maiden victory and Tyler Reddick’s night ends in radiator trouble.
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.

The first HSR NASCAR Classic at Le Mans concluded with Andrew Jordan taking victories in Races #2 and #3, while JC France won the opening race. Mechanical failures impacted several drivers, and a diverse set of class winners highlighted the event's unique blend of stock‑car tradition and endurance racing.

Andrew Jordan's quest for a perfect weekend at the HSR NASCAR Classic at Le Mans fell short in the opening race, but his comeback victories in the final two events stole the spotlight.

Three races at the Circuit de la Sarthe concluded with a blend of heritage and modern competition, highlighted by Jordan's double win and France's historic triumph.

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.

With Denny Hamlin on pole and a slate of under‑the‑radar drivers poised to surprise, analysts break down the key picks and metrics that could shape the upcoming eero 400.

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.
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.

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.

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.

Ryan Preece's criticism of a mandated headrest change, his $50,000 fine, and upcoming race at his home track highlight a volatile mix of safety policy, driver autonomy, and playoff implications.