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NASCAR is set to return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, for the eero 400, marking the first race at the track since 2019. The weekend features practice, qualifying and the July 5 main race, while the series’ points battle is led by Denny Hamlin and recent upsets add intrigue.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Chicagoland Speedway for the eero 400, marking the series’ second in‑season showdown and giving Alex Bowman a shot at consecutive wins.
With half the season complete, the series has seen tighter racing, surprise victories and emerging leaders across teams and tracks.
After winning the first five races, Tyler Reddick’s lead eroded due to mechanical issues, allowing Denny Hamlin to overtake him and take the championship lead by one point.
Shane van Gisbergen continues to dominate road courses, while Tyler Reddick's season unravels, and Denny Hamlin eyes gains. With Tony Stewart's legacy in focus and eero sponsoring the new Chicago event, the series heads into an exciting stretch.
After a high‑profile antitrust lawsuit, Denny Hamlin confirms that 23XI Racing and NASCAR have restored a cooperative relationship, securing permanent charters, a share of international revenue and new seats on key racing committees.
Sixteen drivers remain in the In‑Season Challenge, battling for a $1 million prize at Chicagoland Speedway, where a key Hendrick Motorsports duel and a returning 1.5‑mile venue promise high stakes.
After a stunning last‑place finish at Sonoma Raceway, Tyler Reddick’s 129‑point lead evaporated, allowing Denny Hamlin to seize the points championship lead. With three consecutive wins and a looming Chase, the battle for the title intensifies.
A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway reshaped the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series points race, with Denny Hamlin edging ahead of Tyler Reddick by a single point as the playoffs loom.
Denny Hamlin moves to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings after Tyler Reddick’s power‑steering failure, while Trackhouse Racing climbs and the next race looms at Chicagoland.
The opening stage of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge has delivered surprising results, with lower‑seeded drivers pulling off key victories and the schedule moving toward July finals.
A power‑steering failure eliminates the tournament’s top seed, propelling Alex Bowman into the next round. Denny Hamlin reclaims the points lead, Ty Gibbs dominates stages, and Shane van Gisbergen emerges as the early favorite as the field narrows to 16 for the Illinois race.
NASCAR is set to race at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, with notable driver matchups, a 39‑car field and the return of recent Cup winner Corey Heim.
An analysis of the top contenders for the upcoming eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, focusing on their past performances and statistical edge.
Denny Hamlin reclaimed the points lead by a single point after a power‑steering failure dropped Tyler Reddick, while Shane van Gisbergen’s victory and Ty Gibbs’ podium reshaped the standings ahead of the Chicagoland showdown.
Shane van Gisbergen led 74 of the final 83 laps at Sonoma, edging Chase Briscoe by 0.357 seconds. The victory moves him to 14th in points and sets up a showdown at Chicagoland Speedway.
Shane van Gisbergen secured his eighth NASCAR Cup victory at Sonoma Raceway, tying Tony Stewart on the all‑time road‑course wins list, while Tyler Reddick’s championship lead evaporated due to a power‑steering failure. Rookie Connor Zilisch broke into the top ten, Ty Gibbs swept both stages and finished third, and Alex Bowman upset the top seed in the In‑Season Challenge.
Tyler Reddick’s championship lead evaporated at Sonoma, where a power‑steering issue forced a last‑place finish, allowing Denny Hamlin to move into the points lead by a single point.
A power‑steering failure forced Tyler Reddick to finish 36th at Sonoma, allowing Denny Hamlin to move into the points lead by a single point.
A power‑steering failure forced Tyler Reddick to finish 36th at Sonoma, allowing Denny Hamlin to seize the championship lead by a single point. The reshuffling also lifts Trackhouse and sees Erik Jones exit the Chase, setting the stage for the upcoming eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.
A dramatic Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway saw Denny Hamlin climb to the top of the points standings, while Tyler Reddick's mechanical woes dropped him to 36th. Shane Van Gisbergen's strong run lifted Trackhouse Racing, and Erik Jones became the first driver officially out of contention.
Round 1 of the NASCAR In‑Season Bracket Challenge at Sonoma Raceway delivered surprising upsets, with Alex Bowman, Todd Gilliland and Michael McDowell advancing while Tyler Reddick, Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace and other top seeds were eliminated.
Round 1 of the NASCAR In‑Season Bracket Challenge at Sonoma Raceway delivered unexpected results, with top seeds falling and all 23XI Racing drivers exiting early.
Shane van Gisbergen won at Sonoma, securing a top‑16 spot, while Tyler Reddick’s points advantage evaporated, Denny Hamlin seized the lead, Connor Zilisch finished seventh, and Joey Logano’s playoff streak faces an uncertain future.