NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway for first time since 2019
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR is set to race at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, marking its first event at the track since 2019. Three races are scheduled, including the ARCA Menards Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series. Predictions have been made for each event, with William Sawalich favored in the ARCA Menards Series and Chase Elliott in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Kyle Larson is predicted to break a year-long victory drought in the Cup Series after a consistent June. The first race starts Friday.
- •Chicagoland Speedway hosts NASCAR for the first time since 2019.
- •Three races are scheduled: ARCA Menards, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and Cup Series.
- •William Sawalich is predicted to win the ARCA Menards race.
- •Chase Elliott is favored in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
- •Kyle Larson aims to end a 418-day winless streak in the Cup Series.
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Chicagoland Speedway Predictions: Top Picks for This Weekend from Lead Lap Racing Staff
"*This article was a collaboration between Nick Roth and Jackson Fryburger of our Lead Lap Racing team* NASCAR is back at Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019 this weekend. There will be three races at the 1.5 mile oval with the ARCA Menards Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series.Which means it’s…
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