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After a rain‑induced postponement pushed the start past 10 p.m. ET on July 4, Brandon Jones overtook Chase Elliott in overtime to claim his first win of the season and the eighth of his career.
Jones' eighth career win highlights Joe Gibbs Racing's strong 2026 season while Elliott settles for second.
Brandon Jones captures the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime, passing Chase Elliott in a dramatic final restart.
Despite a four‑hour weather delay, Brandon Jones claimed victory after an overtime restart that saw Chase Elliott lose the lead, with Jesse Love, Brent Crews and Austin Hill rounding out the top five.
A rain‑delayed NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Chicagoland Speedway saw Connor Zilisch take the opening stage, Chase Elliott win the second, and Brandon Jones clinch the overall victory in an overtime battle with Elliott.
The 2026 Cuervo 300 will mark the comeback of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring a 200‑lap battle, stage racing, and championship implications.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run 200 laps at Chicagoland Speedway, with the starting grid set by rulebook metric after rain washed out qualifying.
Jesse Love posted the fastest lap at 31.118 seconds, averaging 173.533 mph, with Jeb Burton and Justin Allgaier close behind.
Connor Zilisch will lead the field for the Cuervo 300 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, after rain forced NASCAR to set the lineup via its metric system. The 200‑lap, 300‑mile race will air on the CW Network and stream on FUBO, while notable drivers such as Chase Elliott line up 11th.
NASCAR’s O'Reilly Series is scheduled to race at Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026, marking the series’ 20th event of the year and its first appearance at the Illinois track since 2019.
A sudden rainstorm cancels practice at Chicagoland Speedway, reshaping the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starting order and giving emerging drivers a chance to shine.
A severe thunderstorm at Chicagoland Speedway called off ARCA qualifying, prompting NASCAR to shift practice to Saturday and set the starting order by metric, while the race is slated for a 5:35 p.m. ET green flag on The CW.
NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series will run at Chicagoland Speedway tomorrow, but inclement weather has pushed practice to Saturday and eliminated qualifying, setting the grid by rule and giving Connor Zilisch the pole.
The 2026 season will feature a unique qualifying format at Chicagoland Speedway, where a single flying lap determines the starting lineup for the Cuervo 300.
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.
The upcoming NASCAR weekend at Chicagoland Speedway brings back the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday and the premier Cup Series on Sunday, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and debutants, while Haas Factory Team eyes strong performances after a solid showing at Sonoma.
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.
As the 2027 NASCAR Silly Season unfolds, drivers like Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith and Sammy Smith are emerging as key candidates for Cup Series promotions, each backed by distinct performance trends and sponsorship landscapes.
Shane van Gisbergen led 66 of 79 laps at Sonoma Raceway, holding off Connor Zilisch by 1.324 seconds to claim his sixth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, with Connor Zilisch finishing second. Detailed results and stage points are provided for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 event.
Shane van Gisbergen captured his second victory at Sonoma Raceway, controlling the race with fuel strategy and fending off a late‑stage surge by Connor Zilisch.
Shane van Gisbergen led 66 of 79 laps to claim his second triumph on the Sonoma road course, while JR Motorsports extended its top‑10 streak to 76 races.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, leading 66 of 79 laps and conserving fuel. Connor Zilisch fought his way from the rear to second, and Brent Crews moved into a Chase‑eligible spot. The race featured eight lead changes, four cautions, and a caution‑free final stage, while series leader Justin Allgaier kept a 207‑point edge despite finishing 26th.