Chicagoland Speedway returns to NASCAR with tough racing conditions
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Chicagoland Speedway is hosting NASCAR races this weekend, with Christopher Bell sharing his initial impressions of the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet. Bell described the track conditions as unexpectedly rough during practice sessions. Drivers and teams are preparing for the challenges presented by the newly resurfaced track ahead of the race. The events are part of NASCAR’s ongoing return to the prestigious venue.
- •Christopher Bell finds Chicagoland's surface rougher than expected.
- •Chicagoland Speedway is back on the NASCAR schedule this weekend.
- •Drivers are preparing for challenging racing conditions.
- •The venue has a history of competitive racing.
- 11:54 PMRacer — Chicagoland expected to be 'great race' in its NASCAR return
"Christopher Bell thought he knew what to expect when showing up at Chicagoland Speedway. Then he pulled his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota out on the track and realized otherwise.“It was rough,” said Bell with emphasis on each word. “It was probably rougher than I expected.”Well, the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet,...
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