
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway After Six-Year Hiatus
The upcoming event at Illinois’ 1.5‑mile track features practice and qualifying schedules for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its return.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Nick Sanchez across Nascar.

The upcoming event at Illinois’ 1.5‑mile track features practice and qualifying schedules for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its return.

NASCAR is set to make its long‑awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, with qualifying orders already revealing early leaders in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.

Brent Crews’ race‑high 50 points at Sonoma Raceway propelled him upward as the playoff picture tightens, with only five points races left to decide The Chase contenders.

The 19th race of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Sonoma Raceway saw Brent Crews surge in the points standings, while Justin Allgaier continues to dominate the championship picture.

Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 95.483 mph lap, while Connor Zilisch will start 30th after a tire issue. Other key qualifiers include Brent Crews, Taylor Gray, and Justin Allgaier, who leads the series standings.

Austin Green emerged unscathed after a brake failure sent his car into a tire barrier at Sonoma Raceway, prompting a lengthy cleanup and highlighting the series’ safety standards.

Justin Allgaier clinches his fifth win of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Pocono, securing a Chase spot and extending his lead in the championship.

Justin Allgaier captured his fifth victory of the 2026 season at Pocono Raceway, edging out Sam Mayer in a late‑stage battle that featured ten caution periods and a high‑profile crash involving multiple contenders.

Justin Allgaier’s fifth 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Pocono Raceway solidified his championship lead amid a series of early crashes.

Justin Allgaier captured his fifth win of the 2026 season at Pocono Raceway, surviving a chaotic final stage to extend his championship advantage.
Justin Allgaier captured his fifth victory of the 2026 season at Pocono Raceway, outlasting Sam Mayer in a dramatic final restart that saw teammate Sheldon Creed intervene.

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series delivered a thrilling night at Pocono Raceway on June 13, 2026, with Justin Allgaier winning overall after intense stage battles.

Brandon Jones secured the pole position with a 54.686‑second lap, edging out Taylor Gray by just 0.06 seconds as the field prepares for the 250‑mile race.
Brandon Jones secured the top spot with a 54.686‑second lap, edging teammate Taylor Gray, as the 38‑car field prepares for Saturday’s race.

Brandon Jones secured the pole with a lap of 54.686 seconds, while Jesse Love posted the fastest practice time. Several competitors encountered mechanical issues and on‑track incidents during the session.

NASCAR has confirmed that the O'Reilly Series will make its way back to Pocono Raceway in June 2026, bringing the series to the iconic 2.5‑mile triangle for the first time since 2024. The race will be part of a packed summer schedule and is expected to draw a large contingent of fans to the Pennsylvania venue.

NASCAR’s Saturday qualifying session at Pocono Raceway will set the starting lineups for both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series, using a metric-based order that reflects recent performance.

Saturday’s qualifying for the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series at Pocono Raceway will see Patrick Emerling atop the O’Reilly order and Casey Mears leading the Cup field, with metric scores dictating the lineup.

The 2026 season will see the O'Reilly‑sponsored NASCAR series race at Pocono Raceway in June, with a new qualifying system that uses a single lap to set the starting order for the Nashville‑hosted Sports Illustrated Resorts 250

The 2026 MillerTech Battery 250 will feature 38 drivers, including Connor Zilisch, William Byron and Nick Sanchez, at Pocono Raceway in June.
The 2026 MillerTech Battery 250 will feature 38 drivers, including Connor Zilisch, William Byron and Nick Sanchez, racing on Pocono’s unique circuit on Saturday afternoon.

Qualifying action at Pocono Raceway revealed a competitive field for the upcoming NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series events, with notable performances from veteran drivers and a full slate of ARCA contenders.

Nick Sanchez will drive the No. 87 car for Peterson Racing Group at Pocono Raceway, taking over from Austin Green after AM Racing paused its program. His chances of making the Chase remain unclear.

On May 23, 2026, Charlotte Motor Speedway will host the Charbroil 300, featuring a mix of championship contenders and Cup Series drivers, televised on The CW and streamed on Fubo.