NASCAR’s Mid‑Season Milestone at Chicagoland
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.
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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.

After a four‑year hiatus, the Cup Series roars back to Chicagoland Speedway, with Hamlin on pole, Larson close behind, and a full 38‑car field ready for Sunday’s race.

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.
The upcoming O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Chicagoland Speedway will feature a pole‑sitting Connor Zilisch and a lineup packed with Chevrolet-powered entries, while Toyota looks to break its winless streak.

Brad Keselowski argues that Toyota's recent success stems from its support of two elite teams, while Denny Hamlin disputes the narrative, citing a business‑driven alliance. The debate highlights shifting power dynamics, financial arrangements, and the impact of recent rule adjustments.
The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, featuring Denny Hamlin atop the points, Shane van Gisbergen’s recent Sonoma win, and Corey Heim’s debut after his first Cup victory.

A new 2025 qualifying metric sets the lineup for Sunday’s 267‑lap race at Chicagoland Speedway, with new non‑chartered entries and a live TNT broadcast.

NASCAR called off Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway due to thunderstorms, opting for a brief practice session. Should Cup qualifying also be canceled, the starting order for Sunday's 38‑car eero 400 will be determined by reversing the metric scores, giving Ty Gibbs the pole and J.J. Yeley the last spot. The race will air live on TNT at 6 p.m. ET.

Denny Hamlin’s recent surge to the top of the standings, driven by solid performances and Tyler Reddick’s misfortune, sets the stage for a deep dive into the upcoming Chicago race, where tire dynamics and rivalries could reshape the playoff picture.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting board at +300, with Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson close behind, while veteran Brad Keselowski eyes a historic win.

Shane van Gisbergen, celebrated for his road‑course dominance, now confronts a new challenge on the tri‑oval at Chicagoland Speedway. With Brad Keselowski and Ford aiming for their first victory of the season, the eero 400 promises pivotal playoff implications.

The second round of the NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Tournament lands at Chicagoland Speedway, featuring sixteen drivers, key rivalries and strategic battles.

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.

Ahead of the eero 400, practice at Chicagoland Speedway revealed a dominant Toyota performance, with Riley Herbst topping the times and a cluster of championship contenders jostling for pole position.

NASCAR drivers took to Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, marking their first practice session since 2019. Riley Herbst set the fastest lap while Erik Jones was forced to exit with damage.

The Cup Series makes its long‑awaited comeback at the 1.5‑mile tri‑oval, featuring updated cars, fresh tires, and a competitive driver field that offers both favorites and value picks for fans.

After a seven‑year absence, NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway with a streamlined qualifying system that promises a fresh competitive dynamic for the 2026 eero 400.

After a seven‑year hiatus, the NASCAR Cup Series will race at Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026. The event will use a streamlined qualifying system where each driver completes one lap to determine the starting order for the eero 400.

The Cup Series returns to the 1.5‑mile oval in Joliet after a seven‑year hiatus, with Hamlin leading the betting market and a host of teams and longshots poised to shape the competition.

Despite a dip in Sunday’s Cup Series numbers, NASCAR’s new television arrangement shows promising signs, especially on The CW, where Shane van Gisbergen’s sweep underscores a growing fanbase.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will host the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first 1.5‑mile race since Charlotte Motor Speedway in late May and reviving a venue last seen in 2019.