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JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 04, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin wins pole position in return to Chicagoland

Denny Hamlin wins pole position in return to Chicagoland

July 4, 2026
When it comes to oval tracks, Denny Hamlin has established himself firmly on the throne as king of qualifying
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 03: A general view of the scoring pylon during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 03, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Chicagoland Notebook

Saturday Chicagoland Notebook

July 4, 2026
Denny Hamlin: Experience has minimal value in return to Chicagoland
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Univar Solutions Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Return to Chicagoland features unknowns for many NASCAR Cup drivers

Return to Chicagoland features unknowns for many NASCAR Cup drivers

July 2, 2026
Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race is billed as a return to Chicagoland Speedway
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Univar Solutions Chevrolet, takes the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the eero 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the eero 400

July 2, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Chicagoland Speedway in Jolliet, Illinois going into the eero
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, leads the pack out of turn four following a restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Goodyear Tire Notes: Chicagoland Speedway

Goodyear Tire Notes: Chicagoland Speedway

June 30, 2026
Among the excitement for NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, there is one constant for teams in both the NASCAR Cup
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Shane van Gisbergen holds off Chase Briscoe for Sonoma victory

Shane van Gisbergen holds off Chase Briscoe for Sonoma victory

June 28, 2026
Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway followed form—but not without the stiffest fight of Shane van Gisbergen’
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SAIA Freight + Logistics Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ty Gibbs streaks to NASCAR Cup pole position at Sonoma Raceway

Ty Gibbs streaks to NASCAR Cup pole position at Sonoma Raceway

June 27, 2026
After turning his first lap in Saturday’s highly competitive NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Sonoma Raceway, Ty
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on July 13, 2025 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Shane van Gisbergen defends Sonoma win as In-Season Challenge begins

Shane van Gisbergen defends Sonoma win as In-Season Challenge begins

June 25, 2026
It’s a weekend of both endings and new beginnings when the NASCAR Cup Series visits Sonoma Raceway for Sunday’s Toyota/Save
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Toyota / Save Mart 350

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Toyota / Save Mart 350

June 24, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California going into the Toyota /
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Corey Heim, driver of the #67 Mobil 1/O'Reilly Auto Parts Toyota, poses for a photo on the deck of the The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Is another Naval Base Coronado race in NASCAR’s future?

Is another Naval Base Coronado race in NASCAR’s future?

June 22, 2026
Fare thee well, Naval Base Coronado
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Corey Heim, driver of the #67 Mobil 1/O'Reilly Auto Parts Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Heim scores dramatic first NASCAR Cup win on Naval Base Coronado Street Course

Corey Heim scores dramatic first NASCAR Cup win on Naval Base Coronado Street Course

June 21, 2026
Corey Heim arrived at the finish line—and at a career milestone—way ahead of schedule
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 19, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Shane van Gisbergen captures pole for historic Naval Base Coronado street race

Shane van Gisbergen captures pole for historic Naval Base Coronado street race

June 20, 2026
Although Shane van Gisbergen has strongly maintained the NASCAR Cup Series first-ever visit to the Naval Base Coronado Street
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NASCAR San Diego Notebook

NASCAR San Diego Notebook

June 19, 2026
SVG PROVING HE'S STILL THE FAVORITE
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Kyle Larson speaks onstage at the NASCAR Announcement at USS Midway Museum on June 18, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson revealed as cover driver for NASCAR 26

Kyle Larson revealed as cover driver for NASCAR 26

June 19, 2026
NASCAR and iRacing Studios unveiled NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26 during a live
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Byron scores first top-five finish since March at Pocono

William Byron scores first top-five finish since March at Pocono

June 14, 2026
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