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NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway with strong TV ratings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:27 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway with strong TV ratings

Summary

NASCAR's first Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway since 2019 attracted an average of 2.1 million viewers on TNT Sports. The race, held on July 9, outperformed the previous week's event at Sonoma Raceway, which drew 1.8 million viewers. The weekend featured a packed grandstand and competitive racing, suggesting significant interest in NASCAR's return to this historic venue. NASCAR will next race at EchoPark Speedway as the regular season nears its conclusion. Tyler Reddick currently leads the standings, followed closely by Denny Hamlin.

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Status Watch

•Chicagoland Speedway hosted its first Cup race since 2019 on July 9.
•The race averaged 2.1 million viewers, a rise from 1.8 million at Sonoma.
•Fans filled the stands, indicating strong local support for the event.
•NASCAR moves to EchoPark Speedway for the upcoming race weekend.
•Tyler Reddick is leading the standings ahead of seven remaining races.

Latest Updates

3:27 PMYahoo Sports — How Many People Watched NASCAR’s Return to Chicagoland? TV Ratings Are In

What they're saying

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NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway wasn't just a hit with fans at the track. The first Cup Series race there since 2019 also delivered a strong television audience, outperforming the previous week's TNT Sports broadcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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