NASCAR's 2026 Schedule Features Chicagoland Return and New Street Race
NASCAR will return to the Joliet Chicagoland Speedway in 2026 for a Cup Series race during July Fourth weekend, filling the void left by the cancellation of the Chicago Street Race, which will move to San Diego next summer. This marks the first NASCAR event at Joliet since 2019, with the track in good condition to host the race, and aims to maintain NASCAR's momentum in the Chicago area.