NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series head to WTT Raceway

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series head to WTT Raceway
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NASCAR arrives at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, this weekend for a doubleheader featuring the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The Enjoy Illinois 300 serves as the second race of the Chase for both series, marking the fifth time the Cup Series has competed at this 1.25-mile track. Practice and qualifying sessions for both series are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, followed by the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Nu Way 225 race that evening. The Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 is set for Sunday, September 13. Denny Hamlin enters the weekend as the defending race winner and currently leads the Chase standings with a 12-point margin over Christopher Bell. Broadcast coverage for the Cup Series is scheduled on USA Network, with additional viewer access through the HBO Max Driver Cam.

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  • World Wide Technology Raceway hosts both the Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend.
  • Denny Hamlin enters the Enjoy Illinois 300 as the defending race winner.
  • Hamlin holds a 12-point lead in the Chase standings over Christopher Bell.
  • Cup Series practice and qualifying are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, followed by Sunday's main event.
  • USA Network will broadcast the Sunday Cup Series race.
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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the World Wide Technology Raceway this Sunday for the Enjoy Illinois 300.

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