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NASCAR holds three races at Chicagoland with mixed results

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

NASCAR holds three races at Chicagoland with mixed results

Summary

NASCAR returned to Chicagoland for the first time in seven years, hosting three races over the weekend. The ARCA Menards Series race saw Connor Mosack take victory, yet the event rated low at 4/10 due to a lack of competitiveness. In the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, Chase Elliott lost a lead during a caution but ultimately finished second to Brandon Jones, who secured his first win of the season, earning a rating of 10/10. The Cup Series race featured multiple incidents and concluded with Chase Briscoe winning amidst dramatic competition, ending with a rating of 6.5/10. Overall, the weekend received a collective rating of 6.5/10, with questions about the future of NASCAR at Chicagoland still lingering.

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Status Watch

•NASCAR returned to Chicagoland for the first time in seven years.
•Connor Mosack won the ARCA Menards Series race.
•Brandon Jones triumphed in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race.
•Chase Briscoe won the Cup Series race, marking his first victory of the season.
•The weekend received an overall rating of 6.5/10.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Should NASCAR return? Rating Each Race From Chicagoland This Weekend

What they're saying

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Chicagoland was finally back on the NASCAR schedule for the first time in 7 years. The biggest question heading into the weekend was, will this be the last time we see NASCAR at this track? In interviews and press conferences before and after the races, the drivers were hoping they put on a good enough…
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