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.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Josh Berry across Nascar.
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage the Quaker State 400 this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, showcasing a full roster of drivers and notable teams.

Speculation swirls around Ty Dillon’s possible departure from Kaulig Racing for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, with Chevrolet’s exit and Dodge’s potential return fueling discussions about who might take his seat.

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.

Josh Berry started 34th but climbed into the top‑20 at Chicagoland Speedway before a caution and nose damage dropped him to 33rd; the team now shifts focus to Texas.

Ty Dillon's performance metrics have slipped below expectations, prompting Kaulig Racing to consider alternatives for the 2027 lineup despite a crowded driver market.
Ty Dillon's tenure at Kaulig Racing appears uncertain after a string of lackluster performances, prompting the team to explore replacements such as Josh Berry, while other drivers like Justin Haley and Corey LaJoie also enter the conversation.

A dramatic shift in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings sees Denny Hamlin ascend to first place after the latest race, while Tyler Reddick drops to second. With seven events left, the chase for playoff positions is intensifying.

A dramatic finish at Chicagoland Speedway reshapes the playoff picture, with Hamlin surging ahead while Reddick’s lead evaporates.

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.
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.

A late‑stage crash at Chicagoland Speedway ignited accusations of deliberate retaliation between Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill, prompting team owner Richard Childress to demand a NASCAR inquiry.

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.
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.