Alex Bowman secures first NASCAR Cup victory at Chicagoland Speedway in 2019
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Alex Bowman won his first career NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2019. Bowman edged out Kyle Larson by just 0.546 seconds in a thrilling finish at the Camping World 400, reclaiming the lead with just two laps remaining. The victory marked a significant milestone for Bowman, who had faced disappointment in previous races. After the race, he humorously noted a mishap where he got his car stuck in the muddy infield while celebrating. The Cup Series returns to the Joliet track this weekend for the eero 400, ending a seven-year hiatus.
- •Bowman held off Larson to win by 0.546 seconds.
- •Bowman's win was his first in the series.
- •He faced prior runner-up finishes earlier in 2019.
- •Chicagoland Speedway returns to the schedule after seven years.
- •The next Cup Series race is the eero 400.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Who Won NASCAR’s Last Cup Series Race at Chicagoland Speedway?
"Alex Bowman made history the last time the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Chicagoland Speedway. Here's a look back at the dramatic 2019 finish before NASCAR returns to the Illinois oval.
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