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Editors Notes
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet with fan festival ahead of race weekend
...during a downtown fan festival. The NASCAR Cup Series is set to race in Joliet on the weekend of America's 250th birthday ... followed by a race Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday. "It's gonna be exciting since this is their first time
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Return to Chicagoland Speedway Features Unknowns for Many NASCAR Cup Series Drivers
Justin Allgaier Seeks Rebound in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Seris Return to Oval Tracks
Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) Atlanta Adds Memorable Race Weekend Experiences to Help Local Kids in Need
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Scott Dixon Leaving Ganassi
In monumental news, Chip Ganassi Racing announced Thursday morning that Scott Dixon will leave the organization at the end of the year that he has been with since 2002.
Parker Kligerman Running Lime Rock for Spire
Spire Motorsports announced Wednesday that Parker Kligerman will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet in the LiUNA! 150 at Lime Rock Park on July 11.
Colin Braun Returning to Kaulig at Lime Rock
Kaulig Racing announced Wednesday that Colin Braun will return to the RAM All-Star No. 25 at Lime Rock.
Eyes On O’Reilly: As JGR’s Future Becomes Clear, William Sawalich & Taylor Gray’s Hang in the Balance
NASCAR Drivers Discuss Watching the World Cup (or Not)
ARCA Preview: Ashley Furniture 150
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Preview: Round 2 of the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Chicagoland Speedway
NASCAR.com
... Series heads to Chicagoland Speedway on ... Briscoe has four previous starts in lower series, including an ARCA Menards Series win in 2016.
2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored As Cup Returns To Chicagoland Speedway
FOX Sports
The NASCAR Cup Series is heading back to Chicagoland Speedeway for the first time since 2019. Here are the latest odds for the eero 400.
RFK Racing Arrives at Chicagoland With Three Drivers in the Playoff Fight
Speedway Digest
JOLIET, Ill. — RFK Racing heads to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend with all three teams firmly in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff hunt and one ...
Josh Berry Carries eero Colors Into NASCAR Cup Series Return at Chicagoland Speedway
Speedway Digest
JOLIET, Ill. — Josh Berry and Wood Brothers Racing will be looking to capitalize on a high-profile weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to ...
Alex Bowman Returns to Site of First Cup Series Win at Chicagoland Speedway
Speedway Digest
JOLIET, Ill. — NASCAR's Fourth of July weekend in the Chicago market will look much different in 2026. After racing through the streets of ...
NASCAR's next-gen rivalry: 3 drivers, all first-time winners, and no love lost - The Athletic
NASCAR's next generation of drivers has suddenly burst onto the scene in a big way, with three first-time Cup Series race winners — all aged 23 ...
Josh Bilicki and No. 66 team withdraw from NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland
Motorsport.com
There were 39 cars on the entry list for the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, which is the first NASCAR event at the track in seven years.
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: CHICAGOLAND RACE PREVIEW
...advisor and 2003 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Matt Kenseth has 17 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway. In ... organization owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and...
Denny Hamlin sends blunt warning as Dodge's NASCAR Cup Series return gains steam
Rumors continue to swirl that Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027. While Dodge and expected partner, Kaulig Racing, have kept mum on the
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eero
400
Chicagoland Speedway
Sunday, July 5, 6:00pm/et
TV: TNT
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM
Stage Laps: 80/165/267
Practice/: Fri. July 3, 6:00-6:50pm/et. TV: Max, truTV.
Qualifying:Qualifying: Sat. July 4, 3:00-4:00pm/ et. TV: Max, truTV.
The entry list for the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway is posted, 39 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed.
Open team entered: #44-J.J. Yeley, #66-Josh Bilicki, #67-Corey Heim.
Qualifying Order
Crew Rosters
Garage 66 withdraws from Chicagoland Cup race
Return to Chicagoland features unknowns for many NASCAR Cup drivers
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N A S C A R * O’REILLY AUTO PARTS* SERIES
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Courtesy of Google Alerts
Joe Gibbs Racing Brings Winning Chicagoland History Into NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts ...
Speedway Digest
The 19-year-old will gain additional seat time this weekend by competing in Friday's ARCA Menards Series race, giving him an extra opportunity to ...
Justin Allgaier seeks rebound as O'Reilly Series returns to Chicagoland - NASCAR.com
On June 20, Allgaier fell out of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado in 32nd place because of an engine failure. Last ...
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Nascar O’reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview –...
...Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview – Chicagoland NASCAR Cup Series Share Facebook X ReddIt Email Print Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview – Chicagoland...
Young’s Motorsports Chicagoland Speedway Nascar O'reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview
...starts across NASCAR’s top three national touring series, including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and... The weekend concludes Sunday night with the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400, capping an exciting holiday weekend of...
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Cuervo 300
Chicagoland Speedway
Saturday, July 4, 5:30pm/et
TV: Cw
Radio: Prn, Siriusxm
Stages: 45/90/200
Practice: Friday, July 3, 4:30-5:20pm/et
Qualifying: Saturday, July 4, 2:00-3:00pm/et
There are 38 cars on the entry list for the Cuervo 300 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. No cars will miss the race.
Notables: #0-Cole Custer, #1-Connor Zilisch, #9-Carson Kvapil, #32-Rajah Caruth, #38-TBA, #42-Garrett Smithley, #47-Dawson Cram, #53-Tyler Tomassi, #55-Joey Gase, #87-Nick Sanchez, #88-Chase Elliott, #91-TBA, #92-Leland Honeyman Jr.
See the full Chicagoland
entry list.
Qualifying Order
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Danner Earns $20,039 Redemption Check
Briggs Danner provided redemption for himself and his team on Wednesday night with a drive to victory in the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors.
Dietz Stops Macri For 4th Speedweek Win
Pennsylvania Speedweek has been a tale of two drivers leading into Wednesday night at Port Royal Speedway.
Hirschman Gets Back On Track With Seekonk Romp
After a disappointing start to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season, Matt Hirschman needed something positive.
Zane Smith Eyes 100th Cup Series Start
Zane Smith is scheduled to make his 100th NASCAR Cup Series start on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.
English Checks A Big Box In Missouri
Since building a new team from scratch, Tanner English had been checking every box with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals to show it was worth it. But one box remained empty — a win.
USAC Disqualifies Edwards, Thomas Gets Win
Driver Drake Edwards and the Chase McDermand Racing No. 40D have been disqualified from Tuesday’s USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Looking Back July 1: From The Archives
Editor’s Note: In a nod to our 92 years of history, each week SPEED SPORT will look back at the top stories from 20, 40 and 60 years ago as told in the pages of National Speed Sport News.
Kiefer Tops 400th Summit Modified Nationals Race
Two weeks ago, Damian Kiefer was ecstatic to just get one DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals win. Now, he has two and his name associated with a historic milestone.
Braun Gets The Call For Kaulig Ram Truck
Colin Braun is coming back to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and aiming for victory.
NHRA Regular Season Titles Are On The Line
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hit the halfway point last weekend in Norwalk, but that also means only four races remain in the regular season.
Super DIRTcar Series Notes: Pivotal Finger Lakes Stop
An annual Fourth of July weekend tradition continues this week as the Super DIRTcar Series prepares to bring fireworks and an America 250 celebration to the Finger Lakes.
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IndyCar regular Louis Foster to make NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Lime Rock
The Racing Experts
Louis Foster, who currently races full time in IndyCar for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will make a surprise appearance in NASCAR.
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LiUNA
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Lime Rock Park
Saturday, July 11, 1:00pm/et
TV: 
Radio:
, NRN
Stage Laps: 30/60/100
Practice: Saturday, July 11, 9:00am/et
Qualifying: Saturday, July 11, 10:05am/et
Louis Foster to drive the No. 76 truck at Lime Rock Park
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Formula 1
Piastri unmoved by Verstappen rumours
Drivers brace for ‘charging station’ British GP
What's in F1 drivers' group chat? Fears 2026 cars could make Silverstone 'sad' - ny times
Specifically, concerns about what F1's all-new cars will do to Silverstone, one of the fastest and most iconic circuits on the calendar. “It's just a ...
'Bigger and better every year' - Russell 'feeling great' and 'buzzing' to be at Silverstone - F1
George Russell says he "really can't wait" to get his race-winning Mercedes out on track at this weekend's Formula 1 British Grand Prix at ...
F1 British GP live: George Russell aims for pole in sprint qualifying
Antonelli: Mercedes 'very strong' but 'we expect Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari to be up there as well'
F1
... Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone ... All TeamsFantasy & Gaming F1 Sim RacingFantasyF1 25F1 Manager 24F1 PredictF1 ClashF1 Members' Area.
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Formula E
Andretti Formula E Reaffirms Felipe Drugovich for the Start of the GEN4 Era
Andretti Autosport
Heading into Shanghai, the rookie is currently the only driver on the Formula E grid to have finished in the top 10 in the last four races. For ...
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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
Fresh Off Top-Five ARCA Finish, Jason Kitzmiller Excited to Arrive at Chicagoland Speedway
Speedway Media
He spent the entire race inside the top 10, and adjustments made by crew chief and 10-time ARCA Menards Series champion Frank Kimmel during the race ...
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Indy Car
Scott Dixon’s shock split with Chip Ganassi confirmed
Chip Ganassi Confirms Scott Dixon's Departure After This Season - IndyCar Series
6 HOURS AGO. Share: The once unthinkable is now official: Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing are parting ways after the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES ...
2026 Arrow McLaren Mid-Ohio Race Preview
McLaren
Fresh off Christian's second win of the season, Arrow McLaren and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES make their annual journey to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course over ...
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IMSA -International Motor Sports Association
LMP2 and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: A Win-Win Overall | IMSA
They share the No. 04 CrowdStrike Racing by APR ORECA in IMSA. “It is so quick in the corners that I think if you're not out on track in one of ...
33-car field set for CTMP IMSA round - RACER
Next weekend's Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the seventh round of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, ...
Lamborghini Announces the 2026 Young Driver Programs Lineup | IMSA
One year older are Italian driver Nicholas Pujatti and Poland's Gustaw Wisniewski, the latter racing in the Asian series alongside New Zealander Liam ...
HSR NASCAR Classic Presented by Goodyear Brings 30-Plus Historic Stock Cars to Le Mans Classic...
...Saturday and Sunday on the HSR YouTube Channel and the IMSA YouTube Channel LE MANS, France (July 2, 2026) – Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) takes its racing heritage to one of motorsport’s most hallowed venues this weekend as the HSR NASCAR..
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NASCAR Canada Series
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NASCAR Euro Series
“No Longer Satisfied With Top-10 Finishes”: Rehberg Aims to Take the Next Step
NASCAR Euro Series
Julien Rehberg wants to become a true powerhouse in the NASCAR Euro Series V8GP championship – The young German is no longer satisfied with just ...
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NASCAR Mexico Series
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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
Austin Prock is the low qualifier in Funny Car at the 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
Videos | NHRA
NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series; Summit Racing Series; Speciality ... Dallas Glenn wins the 2026 GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout. 27 Jun ...
Carlsbad's Ron Capps pulls off rare racing double, thanks to 22-year-old driver
San Diego Union-Tribune
Moments after Capps defeated Jack Beckman to win the Funny Car title, 22-year-old Maddi Gordon defeated Antron Brown to win her first NHRA Top ...
Watch the Division 1 Lebanon Valley Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
Tickets on sale for season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
NHRA
Tickets are now on sale for the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, as NHRA's 75th Anniversary season will come to a thrilling conclusion at ...
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World of Outlaws
DANNER DELIVERS SWEET REDEMPTION WITH BC39 VICTORY - STLRacing.com
... racing gloves, all courtesy of Max Papis Innovations for his performance ... Cedar Lake Thriller Leads Haudenschild to World of Outlaws Milestone.
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SHORT TRACK NEWS
NASCAR Cup Driver Ryan Preece Returns to Stafford Speedway for Modified Race
Speedway Digest
STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. — One of Stafford Motor Speedway's most accomplished modern-era drivers is heading home. NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan ...
Kevin Harvick Set for Tri-City Raceway Debut at New Fourth of July Event - SWX Sports
Tri-City Raceway to honor Greg Biffle at Saturday ARCA race.
Cleetus McFarland Announces New Short Track Racing Series - The Daily Downforce
YouTube star turned NASCAR driver Cleetus McFarland is launching a new Late Model racing series with an upcoming debut race at historic Berlin ...
Matt Hirschman gets back on track with Seekonk NWMT win
Short Track Scene
NASCAR Modified Tour races Wednesday at Seekonk · Short Track Scene. Copyright © 2016-2026, Short Track Scene | All Rights Reserved -- Privacy Policy.
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Trans Am Series
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C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
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Kaulig Racing Boss Confirms NASCAR's Deadline for 2027 Dodge Return
The Daily Downforce
Of course, their partnership with Kaulig Racing has taken care of a few of those, giving the brand an established, charter-owning, NASCAR Cup Series ...
RCR Race Preview: Chicagoland Speedway - SpeedwayMedia.com
Richard Childress Racing has two wins among 58 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway.
NASCAR Announces Race to Stop Suicide as Entitlement Partner for ... - Kansas Speedway
25 with the ARCA Menards Series, and culminate in the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2:00 pm CT, where NASCAR's most popular driver ...
Lewis Hamilton predicts ‘unprecedented’ British Grand Prix before going fastest in practice
White and green McLarens reflect F1’s movie heritage at British Grand Prix
Chip Ganassi Racing says six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon won’t return in 2027
What to expect in Chicagoland return
In-Season Challenge: Round 2 preview
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PODCASTS
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Frontstretch in the Fast Lane: How Much Momentum Does SVG Really Have?
NASCAR Coast to Coast - Gavan Boschele
Mid-America Edition: Chris Martin, Hayden Wise, Ryan Hutchison
Someone Wouldn’t Stop Honking at Amy… Then This Happened
Cuervo 300 Betting Picks 2026 (Ep. 825)
Kyle Larson The Racing Dad: "I'm Not One Of Those Parents That's Yelling At Other Parents"
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