NASCAR will not hold the Chicago Street Course race in 2026 to allow time for collaboration with Chicago officials and explore new scheduling options, with a possibility of returning in 2027. The event, which started in 2023, has been popular but is currently paused for operational improvements and potential new dates, while NASCAR considers other venues like Chicagoland Speedway and San Diego.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Chicago Street Course for the second year in a row, overcoming a late surge from Connor Zilisch on a restart with two laps remaining, marking his sixth national series win and fourth in Xfinity.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the Busch Light Pole Award during NASCAR qualifying on the Chicago Street Course, marking his second career pole in this event and third overall. He outperformed the field with a fast lap, setting the stage for Sunday's Grant Park 165 race. The session was eventful, with notable incidents involving other drivers, and Katherine Legge making history as the first female driver in this race.
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series are racing at the Chicago Street Course this weekend, with detailed schedules, qualifying, practice results, and race results available for fans to follow, including race times on TNT and The CW.
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series are racing at the Chicago Street Course this weekend, with detailed schedules, qualifying, practice, and race results available for fans to follow, including race times on TNT and The CW.
NASCAR drivers express concerns over the upcoming Chicago Street Course race, citing issues with the narrow track, sharp corners, and rough road conditions. Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch went on a rant about the track's layout, calling it "really rough" and "slippery." Other drivers, including Ryan Blaney, have also expressed concerns about the lack of runoff areas in the 90-degree corners. Despite the challenges, drivers are gearing up for the ultimate test of adaptability in NASCAR's first-ever street course race.
