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Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Chicagoland
The Cup Series returns to the 1.5-mile track for the first time since 2019 when the drivers take the green flag tomorrow (July 5).
Connor Mosack Cruises to Victory in ARCA’s Return to Chicagoland
Connor Mosack scored his first ARCA win since 2024 at Chicagoland Speedway Friday night.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Chicagoland, July 3 – 5
Want to know when to watch the action from Joliet? We’ve got you covered.
O’Reilly Chicagoland Qualifying Canceled, Connor Zilisch on Pole
Heavy rain forced the postponement of O’Reilly practice to Saturday in place of qualifying.
Thomas Annunziata Earns ARCA Pole After Qualifying Is Canceled at Chicagoland
Daniel Dye starts next to Annunziata on the front row.
The Pit Straight: Dixon Bomb Blows Up Silly Season
Open-wheel fans hoping for a slow news week are surely disappointed as we head to Mid-Ohio and Silverstone.
Frontstretch in the Fast Lane: All Things Chicagoland Speedway
Tanner Marlar joined Ed Lane to look ahead to this weekend’s NASCAR return to Chicagoland Speedway.
2026 IndyCar Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Preview
IndyCar silly season has kicked off with a bang, but don’t forget there’s also a race this weekend.
Marcus Armstrong Signs Contract Extension with Meyer Shank Racing
The driver of the No. 66 Honda will move to the No. 60 and drive another full-time season with MSR in 2027. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Chicagoland
The Cup Series returns to the 1.5-mile track for the first time since 2019 when the drivers take the green flag tomorrow (July 5).
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Chicagoland, July 3 – 5
Want to know when to watch the action from Joliet? We’ve got you covered.
NASCAR Mailbox: How Many Road Courses Should Be on the Schedule?
The Cup Series is already done turning right for this season.
Fire on Fridays: Chicagoland Is Back, But For How Long?
While Chicagoland returns to the NASCAR schedule for the first time in seven years, questions about its future loom large.
NASCAR 101: The Revitalization of Chicagoland Speedway
A look back at how Chicagoland returned to the schedule after a multiyear break.
Friday Faceoff: Does Brad Keselowski or Joey Logano Have a Better Chance of Making The Chase?
The two former Cup champions find themselves below the cut line with just eight races left in the regular season.
4 Burning Questions: Who Is the Early Favorite for Next Year’s ‘Ram: Race for the Seat’?
Is Mini Tyrrell a shoo-in, or could Kaulig Racing mix up its casting this offseason?
NASCAR Drivers Discuss Watching the World Cup (or Not)
The World Cup bug has indeed bit a few drivers. But not all of them.
Bringing the Heat: Michael Waltrip Shares Inspiration for Brewery, New Beer Flavors
Michael Waltrip talks about his brewery business on the latest episode of Bringing the Heat.
Did You Notice?: The Carson Hocevar Criticism Is Getting Out of Hand
Carson Hocevar is someone who, if successful, can reinvigorate energy into the fan base while bringing in new fans.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Chicagoland, July 3 – 5
Want to know when to watch the action from Joliet? We’ve got you covered.
O’Reilly Chicagoland Qualifying Canceled, Connor Zilisch on Pole
Heavy rain forced the postponement of O’Reilly practice to Saturday in place of qualifying.
Friday Faceoff: Does Brad Keselowski or Joey Logano Have a Better Chance of Making The Chase?
The two former Cup champions find themselves below the cut line with just eight races left in the regular season.
Eyes On O’Reilly: As JGR’s Future Becomes Clear, William Sawalich & Taylor Gray’s Hang in the Balance
With rumors around the future of Denny Hamlin’s Cup seat after retirement, what lies ahead for Joe Gibbs Racing’s O’Reilly drivers?
Up to Speed: How NASCAR & O’Reilly Can Bridge Grassroots Gap & Build Identity
As the title sponsor for NOAPS and the NASCAR Local Racing Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts could bring the two together.
NASCAR Chicago Entry Lists
Cup and O’Reilly head to Chicagoland for the first time since 2019.
The Complete 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
Wondering who scored the fastest lap bonus point each weekend? This chart has everything you need and more.
NASCAR Points Standings After Sonoma
Check the updated regular season standings for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at Sonoma Raceway.
Austin Green Puts Together Top 15 Amidst Uncertain Future at Sonoma
Green utilized a backup car from Austin Hill that was heavily damaged just a week ago to fight back to 12th in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race.
Viking Motorsports Scores 1st Double Top 5 at Sonoma
Anthony Alfredo finished fourth, while Parker Retzlaff took fifth as the fledgling team took a big step forward with their NASCAR O’Reilly Series performance.
Louis Foster Debuting in Trucks for FRE
He’ll drive Lime Rock Park in the No. 76.
Bringing the Heat: Michael Waltrip Shares Inspiration for Brewery, New Beer Flavors
Michael Waltrip talks about his brewery business on the latest episode of Bringing the Heat.
Parker Kligerman Running Lime Rock for Spire
He’s the sixth driver in the No. 77 this season.
Colin Braun Returning to Kaulig at Lime Rock
Braun previously drove the No. 25 at St. Petersburg.
Jackson Macenko Attempting Truck Debut at IRP
Macenko is in the No. 2 for Team Reaume.
The Complete 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
Wondering who scored the fastest lap bonus point each weekend? This chart has everything you need and more.
Friday Faceoff: Did Shane van Gisbergen’s Poor Coronado Finish Cost Him a Chase Spot?
The New Zealander, normally strong at road courses, finished 38th and fell below the Chase cut line heading into Sonoma Raceway.
NASCAR Mailbox: Where Should NASCAR Hold Its Next Street Race?
Over the weekend, NASCAR added a second street course to their recent history at Naval Base Coronado. Ever since NASCAR began regularly street racing in Chicago in 2023, a conversation amongst fans has explored what other cities might be suitable
Truckin’ Thursdays: Layne van Riggsbergen or 2026’s Corey Heim, Layne Riggs Just Wins
It’s probably unfair to compare Riggs to Corey Heim, yet he’s on pace to have almost the same success Heim did in 2025.
The Pit Straight: Dixon Bomb Blows Up Silly Season
Open-wheel fans hoping for a slow news week are surely disappointed as we head to Mid-Ohio and Silverstone.
F1 Review: George Russell Holds Off A Resurgent Max Verstappen, Wins Austrian Grand Prix; Kimi Antonelli Third
Mercedes’ George Russell started on pole and overcame the race-long challenge of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to win the Lenovo Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday (June 28th), gaining valuable championship points on teammate Kimi Antonelli, who finished third. The win
George Russell Converts Pole to Win in Tense Austrian Grand Prix
It is Russell’s second win of 2026.
George Russell Takes Controversial Pole at Austria After Max Verstappen Crash
Charles Leclerc was on the pole for Sunday’s Grand Prix prior to an investigation by the stewards that swung the top spot back to Russell.
F1 Review: It’s About ‘Hammer’ Time: Lewis Hamilton Outsmarts Mercedes, Triumphs In Spain For First Win With Ferrari; Kimi Antonelli Retires
Lewis Hamilton utilized a perfect three-stop strategy and a timely virtual safety car to easily win the MSC Cruises Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday (June 14th), fulfilling the lofty hopes that accompanied Hamilton’s jump to Ferrari in 2025. The victory
Lewis Hamilton Is Back on Top; Wins at Barcelona
It’s Hamilton’s first win in nearly two years.
George Russell Edges Lewis Hamilton for Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Pole
The points leader is poised to add to his championship advantage.
Slipstream Saturdays: When a Race Is a Farce
The results from Monaco turned into a farce on Friday (Jun 12) when the FIA amazingly offered a mea culpa to Pierre Gasly after dropping him from third to seventh at Monaco last Sunday.
The Pit Straight: Bye Bye, Barcelona
A classic F1 circuit will not appear on the calendar next year.
F1 Review: Kimi Antonelli Dominates To Win Wild Monaco GP, George Russell in Tatters
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli was untouchable at Monaco, capping a dominant weekend with his first Monaco Grand Prix win, becoming the youngest Monaco victor. Antonelli easily held off his closest race competitor, Lewis Hamilton, while his closest rival in the championship, Mercedes
The Pit Straight: Dixon Bomb Blows Up Silly Season
Open-wheel fans hoping for a slow news week are surely disappointed as we head to Mid-Ohio and Silverstone.
2026 IndyCar Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Preview
IndyCar silly season has kicked off with a bang, but don’t forget there’s also a race this weekend.
Marcus Armstrong Signs Contract Extension with Meyer Shank Racing
The driver of the No. 66 Honda will move to the No. 60 and drive another full-time season with MSR in 2027. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Upon Further Review: 2026 IndyCar Team Mid-Year Grades
With the IndyCar season halfway over, how are different teams stacking up?
Scott Dixon Leaving Ganassi
It’s the end of a 25-year relationship between the two parties.
Upon Further Review: You Need All the Pieces To Win in IndyCar
A race win at the highest level isn’t always a straightforward process.
Felix Rosenqvist Won’t Return to Meyer Shank Next Year
His landing spot for 2027 has not been announced.
Heartbreak on Highway 67 for Marcus Armstrong & Meyer Shank Racing
Armstrong was five laps away from his first IndyCar win when his engine gave out.
Graham Rahal & Will Power Collide in Last-Lap Crash at Road America
The two drivers had differing views on the incident that capped a chaotic race.
Christian Lundgaard Wins Despite 1st-Lap Damage at Road America
The win is Lundgaard’s second in 2026.
Connor Mosack Cruises to Victory in ARCA’s Return to Chicagoland
Connor Mosack scored his first ARCA win since 2024 at Chicagoland Speedway Friday night.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Chicagoland, July 3 – 5
Want to know when to watch the action from Joliet? We’ve got you covered.
Thomas Annunziata Earns ARCA Pole After Qualifying Is Canceled at Chicagoland
Daniel Dye starts next to Annunziata on the front row.
Ty Fredrickson Joins Maples at Lime Rock
It’ll be his first road course in ARCA.
ARCA Preview: Ashley Furniture 150
It’s the first race back at Chicagoland for ARCA since 2019. Here’s who to watch.
ARCA Chicagoland Entry List
ARCA joins NASCAR for the return to Chicagoland this weekend.
ARCA Power Rankings: Max Reaves Continues JGR Dominance
How do the Frontstretch ARCA power rankings stack up at the halfway point of the season?
Max Reaves Scores Back-To-Back ARCA Wins With Elko Triumph
Reaves made it two ARCA wins in a row, coming from the rear after an engine change to dominate on this 0.375-mile short track.
Thomas Annunziata Wins Second Straight ARCA Menards Series Pole at Elko
He’ll lead the field to green later tonight.
Sam Corry Dominates at Sonoma, Leads Nitro Motorsports 1-2 ARCA West Finish
Corry earned his first career win in ARCA over teammate Mia Lovell, a boost for the Nitro Motorsports ARCA program at Sonoma after a rough 2026 start.
Up to Speed: How NASCAR & O’Reilly Can Bridge Grassroots Gap & Build Identity
As the title sponsor for NOAPS and the NASCAR Local Racing Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts could bring the two together.
Triple Crown Breakdown: 3 Takeaways from Kaden Honeycutt’s SoBo Breakthrough
Despite having a break from NASCAR, there was nothing keeping Honeycutt from capturing the Virginia Triple Crown opener.
Happy Hour: Mini Tyrrell & Preston Pardus on NASCAR in San Diego
The two drivers join the podcast. Also, the hosts and Pardus fill out a NASCAR In-Season Challenge bracket.
Cleetus McFarland Plans to Make CARS Tour Debut in Pro Late Model Division
He shared his plans after the Indy 800 at IRP.
Hickory Doesn’t Need a Truck Race to Have a Place in NASCAR
It’s time to pump the brakes on a call for a national series race at Hickory.
Happy Hour: Connor Hall Visits, Daniel Dye Suspended & Trackhouse Drama
Niece Motorsports’ Connor Hall joins as a guest.
Greenville-Pickens Speedway Isn’t Lost – At Least Not Yet
The future of the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway has been shrouded in darkness for months. But there’s a glimmer of hope after recent developments.
Brenden Queen’s & Mini Tyrrell’s Parallel Paths to Truck Teammates
Queen and Tyrrell may be new to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but they are not new to each other.
Historic Alphabet Soup Runs End for Darin Naida, Mack Leopard
For many racers looking to climb their way to the top in motorsports, their climbs sometimes look as insurmountable as Mount Everest. That was Darin Naida and Mack Leopard’s reality as Saturday’s (Jan. 17) Alphabet Soup day at the Chili
Emerson Axsom Wins 2026 Chili Bowl
Axsom beat favorite and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, among others, for his first win in Tulsa’s annual dirt racing thriller.
Action Express Racing Wins Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen
Action Express Racing kept their momentum up in Watkins Glen with their second straight win.
Jack Aitken Wins Sahlen’s Six Hours at the Glen Pole
Action Express Racing is back on pole for the third time in 2026.
Broken Curb Sends Winward Racing To Victory At Watkins Glen
Problems in the Inner Loop marred Saturday’s Pilot Challenge race at Watkins Glen.
Hannah Grisham Wins LP Building Solutions 120 Pole
Hannah Grisham scored her first career Pilot Challenge pole Friday.
Entry Lists: IMSA at Watkins Glen
Check out who will be racing this weekend at Watkins Glen.
Trent Hindman: From Upstart to IMSA Veteran
It’s been quite the journey for Hindman, who is now far removed from the teenager he was during his first taste of IMSA racing.
Philip Ellis, Jason Daskalos Win GT World Challenge at Road Atlanta
JMF Motorsports’ Philip Ellis, driving in place of Le Mans-bound Lorcan Hanafin, took the lead away from teammate Mikael Grenier with 15 minutes to go Sunday. From there, he pulled away to win GT World Challenge America powered by AWS
Memo Gidley Scores 3rd GT America Weekend Sweep of 2026
Memo Gidley is now seven for eight in GT America in 2026.
Toyota Racing Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans
Toyota used pit strategy and good form to take their sixth 24 Hours of Le Mans victory.
Rennsport One Wins Road Atlanta GT4 America Race No. 2
Rennsport One claimed their third overall Pirelli GT4 America win of the year.