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The Cup Series will race at EchoPark Speedway this weekend, featuring a full slate of drivers and a night‑time showdown that marks the second visit to the Georgia track this season.
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage the Quaker State 400 this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, showcasing a full roster of drivers and notable teams.
A weekend defined by strict technical inspections reshaped the Chicagoland Speedway race, culminating in Chase Briscoe’s maiden 2026 win and ongoing scrutiny of Hamlin’s entry.
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.
Chase Briscoe captured his first win of the season at Chicagoland Speedway, while Toyota made history with seven cars in the top ten. The race featured late‑stage battles, mechanical setbacks, and surprising upsets that reshaped the championship picture.
Chase Briscoe wins at Chicagoland, Toyota sets a record, and playoff implications ripple through the field
Chase Briscoe won the inaugural NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway under the Next Gen platform, with Toyota drivers sweeping the top ten and several playoff hopefuls facing setbacks.
The inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway under the new Next Gen rules delivered close finishes, Toyota dominance, and several dramatic setbacks for championship contenders.
Alex Bowman upset Austin Cindric, Todd Gilliland eliminated Carson Hocevar, and Chase Briscoe knocked out defending champion Ty Gibbs, setting the stage for the next round at EchoPark Speedway.
The second round of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge delivered surprising upsets, with lower-seeded drivers like Alex Bowman advancing while three of the top four seeds remain in the competition heading into a July 12 race at EchoPark Speedway.
A closer look at the sanctions that reshaped the recent Cup Series event and what they mean for the championship battle.
Chase Briscoe edged Christopher Bell in a tight finish at Chicagoland Speedway, claiming his maiden victory of the 2026 season and moving into the next stage of NASCAR's In‑Season Challenge.
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.
Three of the top four seeds survived the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, setting up a high‑stakes quarterfinal slate at EchoPark Speedway next week.
The Cup Series rolls into Illinois for the eero 400, where stage winners are projected and a pit road mistake could reshape the top‑5 outlook for Denny Hamlin.
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.
Predictions point to Larson for Stage 1, Keselowski for Stage 2, Reddick for the overall win, while Hamlin’s pole position may be undone by a pit road error and McDowell could see a DNF.