Brandon Jones outduels Chase Elliott in NASCAR overtime at Chicagoland
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Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Brandon Jones claimed victory in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, overcoming challenges from Chase Elliott during an overtime finish. Despite being on older tires, Jones maneuvered past Elliott after a late restart, securing his eighth career win. Elliott, who had been a front-runner throughout the race, fell short in his bid for another victory, leaving him to reflect on missed opportunities following a rain delay that extended the event into the early hours of Sunday. Jones demonstrated strong tire management on Chicagoland's abrasive surface, ultimately capitalizing at the decisive moment.
- •Brandon Jones won the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.
- •Chase Elliott finished second after leading for much of the race.
- •The event was delayed by rain and ran past midnight.
- •Jones's win marks his eighth victory in the series.
- •Elliott tried to regain the lead but ultimately could not overcome Jones.
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- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Jones denies Chase Elliott in NASCAR O'Reilly overtime to win at Chicagoland
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Jones Holds Off Chase Elliott After Overtime Pass for Thrilling Chicagoland Victory
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"In NASCAR overtime for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, Brandon Jones passed Cup star Chase Elliott for the win. Racing on older tires, he slid up in front of Elliott. Elliott tried to fight back, running up against the wall to pick up momentum before sending it under Jones into the final corner, but Jones had the run to the line. That was the eighth victory of ...Keep reading
"The fireworks had long faded by the time the checkered flag finally flew early Sunday morning, but Chase Elliott still left Chicagoland Speedway without the trophy. After weather pushed the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race well past midnight on Independence Day, Brandon Jones outdueled Elliott in an overtime restart to steal the victory, leaving NASCAR’s…
"Brandon Jones delivered one of the biggest victories of his season Saturday night, making a decisive move on an overtime restart before holding off Chase Elliott during the final lap to win the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. The dramatic finish capped off a race filled with strategy, side-by-side racing, and…
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 5, 2026, 5:15 AMBrandon Jones denies Chase Elliott in NASCAR O'Reilly overtime to win at Chicagoland
In NASCAR overtime for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, Brandon Jones passed Cup star Chase Elliott for the win. Racing on older tires, he slid up in front of Elliott. Elliott tried to fight back, running up against the wall to pick up momentum before sending it under Jones into the final corner, but Jones had the run to the line. That was the eighth victory of ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:15 AMBrandon Jones denies Chase Elliott in NASCAR O'Reilly overtime to win at Chicagoland
Jones goes to Victory Lane for the first time in 2026, beating Elliott by less than two tenths
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:14 AMBrandon Jones Holds Off Chase Elliott After Overtime Pass for Thrilling Chicagoland Victory
Brandon Jones delivered one of the biggest victories of his season Saturday night, making a decisive move on an overtime restart before holding off Chase Elliott during the final lap to win the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. The dramatic finish capped off a race filled with strategy, side-by-side racing, and…
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:00 AMChase Elliott Just Choked to an O’Reilly Lifer at Chicagoland
The fireworks had long faded by the time the checkered flag finally flew early Sunday morning, but Chase Elliott still left Chicagoland Speedway without the trophy. After weather pushed the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race well past midnight on Independence Day, Brandon Jones outdueled Elliott in an overtime restart to steal the victory, leaving NASCAR’s…
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