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Brake issues plague NASCAR Cup Series at Enjoy Illinois 300

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Brake issues plague NASCAR Cup Series at Enjoy Illinois 300

Summary

The Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 13 faced substantial brake problems throughout the race. Similar brake issues have been observed at other tracks like Loudon, Nashville, and Phoenix since the current generation car was introduced in 2022. Drivers and teams continue to adapt to the challenges posed by the combination of long straights and sharp braking corners. As teams analyze performance, this pattern may influence future race strategies and vehicle setups.

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Key Details

•Enjoy Illinois 300 took place at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 13.
•Drivers experienced significant brake issues during the event.
•Long straights and heavy braking corners contributed to brake failures.
•Similar brake problems noted at tracks since 2022 with current generation cars.
•Teams may adjust strategies heading into future races.

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What they're saying

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The Enjoy Illinois 300 was always going to play out like this. There were no shortage of brake issues on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway but there always is at tracks with long straights and heavy braking corners. That has been the case at Loudon, Nashville and Phoenix too since the Cup Series implemented the current generation car in 2022. The fact that this happened during the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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