NASCAR Cup Series prepares for second round of chase at Gateway
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly series drivers head to WWT Raceway in Illinois this weekend for the second round of the 2026 Chase for the championship. Denny Hamlin arrives as the defending winner of the Cup race at the venue and currently holds a 12-point lead over Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell in the standings. The weekend schedule includes practice and qualifying sessions beginning Friday, followed by the O'Reilly race on Friday night. The Enjoy Illinois 300 Cup Series race is set for Sunday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Thirty-six entries are confirmed for the Cup event, which features a 240-lap race divided into three stages. Coverage for the Cup race will be available on USA, with additional options provided for international viewers.
- •WWT Raceway hosts the second round of the 2026 NASCAR chase.
- •Denny Hamlin enters the weekend leading the championship standings by 12 points.
- •The Cup Series race features 36 entries over 240 laps on Sunday.
- •Practice and qualifying for the Cup Series take place on Friday afternoon.
- •Christopher Bell sits second in the standings following his Southern 500 win.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch NASCAR at Gateway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
- 10:23 PMMotorsport.com — How to watch NASCAR at Gateway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
"NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly drivers will compete at WWT Raceway (Gateway) this weekend for the second round of the 2026 Chase for the championship. Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the Cup race at Gateway, and enters this race 12 points clear of Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell in the championship standings. In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch all the ...Keep reading
"The Chase continues as NASCAR's best take on WWT Raceway in Illinois for Round 28 of the NASCAR Cup season
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:23 PMHow to watch NASCAR at Gateway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
The Chase continues as NASCAR's best take on WWT Raceway in Illinois for Round 28 of the NASCAR Cup season
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 10:23 PMHow to watch NASCAR at Gateway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly drivers will compete at WWT Raceway (Gateway) this weekend for the second round of the 2026 Chase for the championship. Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the Cup race at Gateway, and enters this race 12 points clear of Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell in the championship standings. In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch all the ...Keep reading
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