Chicagoland Speedway Returns to Cup Schedule
Key Questions
When is Chicagoland Speedway returning to the Cup schedule?
Chicagoland Speedway will return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time since 2019. The 1.5-mile oval's return introduces a new dynamic to both the playoffs and In-Season Challenge.
Who won the most recent Cup race at Chicagoland?
Alex Bowman won the last NASCAR Cup Series race held at Chicagoland Speedway in 2019.
Who is the favorite for the Chicagoland race?
Denny Hamlin leads the Joe Gibbs Racing charge and is the favorite for the event. The track's return adds strategic considerations for playoff positioning.
What tire setup details are available for Chicagoland?
NASCAR has released tire setup information for teams returning to the 1.5-mile Chicagoland oval after a six-year absence.
How does Chicagoland's return affect the In-Season Challenge?
The track's addition creates a new element in the In-Season Challenge bracket and playoff bubble calculations for drivers.
Chicagoland Speedway returns for the first time since 2019. Alex Bowman won the last race there. Hamlin leads JGR charge as favorite. The track's return adds a new element to the playoff picture and In-Season Challenge.