NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 Returns to EchoPark Speedway in Georgia
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage the Quaker State 400 this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, showcasing a full roster of drivers and notable teams.
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The NASCAR Cup Series will stage the Quaker State 400 this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, showcasing a full roster of drivers and notable teams.

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.

A recent on‑track incident involving Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar has prompted veteran voices to examine the balance between daring racing and sportsmanship.

NASCAR’s premier circuit will descend on New Hampshire Motor Speedway from August 21 through 23, bringing with it the high‑stakes Dollar Tree 301 that crowns the season’s Loudon the Lobster trophy. Drivers are eager to win the race and the coveted trophy, and many of them also look forward to enjoying New England's seafood, particularly lobster, during their stay.

Shane van Gisbergen’s contact with Austin Hill at Chicagoland Speedway sparked accusations of intentional retaliation, new footage, and a heated discussion among analysts and team owners.

After a seven‑year absence, NASCAR revived the Chicago area circuit, producing a 4‑out‑of‑10 ARCA race, a flawless 10‑out‑of‑10 O’Reilly event, and a 6.5‑out‑of‑10 Cup Series showdown, with Connor Mosack, Brandon Jones and Chase Briscoe among the standout winners.

From August 21‑23 the NASCAR Cup Series descends on New Hampshire Motor Speedway, where the winner will be crowned with Loudon the Lobster and drivers indulge in local lobster dishes.

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.

Chase Briscoe won the EERO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, his maiden 2026 triumph, in front of a packed audience that saw multiple crashes, a Space Jam‑themed paint scheme and a radiator failure for Tyler Reddick.

Chase Briscoe’s first 2026 victory headlines a chaotic Chicagoland 400, where injury‑ridden Christopher Bell pushed teammate Denny Hamlin’s streak to an end.

Chase Briscoe captured his first win of the season at Chicagoland Speedway, ending a 20‑race drought, while Tyler Reddick's radiator failure forced a 36th‑place finish, widening his deficit to Denny Hamlin in the championship chase.

Chase Briscoe edged teammate Christopher Bell by .027 seconds after a decisive pit call, as Toyota secured seven of the top ten finishers and a historic sweep by Joe Gibbs Racing, even as Shane van Gisbergen’s deliberate wreck with Austin Hill sparked a looming NASCAR review.

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.

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.

With the eero 400 set for July 5, Denny Hamlin opens as the favorite at +280, while Shane van Gisbergen's recent victory pushes his odds to +15000.