NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland
NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway for First Race Since 2019 Cup Series Event
NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, according to Naples News. The speedway sits in Joliet, Illinois, about 50 miles southwest of Chicago. The main event, the eero 400 Cup Series race, is set for Sunday evening.
The Xfinity Series and ARCA series will also race at the track this weekend. The Truck Series has the week off. Fans can watch across several channels and streaming options, according to Florida Today.
NASCAR's First Chicagoland Return in Six Years
The last time NASCAR raced at Chicagoland Speedway was 2019. That is a six-year gap for the 1.5-mile oval track. The return marks a big moment for fans in the Midwest, according to Herald Tribune. Chicagoland was once a regular stop on the NASCAR calendar before it was dropped from the schedule.
The track sits 50 miles southwest of Chicago, according to News-Journal Online. It is a tri-oval shaped speedway, meaning it has three distinct banked turns. Races there tend to produce close finishes and heavy tire wear.
eero 400 Cup Series Race Set for Sunday Evening
The headlining event is the eero 400, the Cup Series race named for the home networking brand eero. It is scheduled for Sunday evening, according to St. Augustine Record. Sunday night races tend to draw large TV audiences compared to afternoon slots.
The eero 400 joins a full weekend of NASCAR action at the track. Cup Series qualifying and practice sessions are also on the schedule leading up to Sunday's main event. Drivers will look to bank valuable playoff points with the NASCAR postseason approaching.
Xfinity and ARCA Join the Weekend Schedule
Two other series will race at Chicagoland this weekend alongside the Cup cars. The Xfinity Series will hold its own race as part of the event, according to Naples News. The ARCA Menards Series will also compete, giving fans three levels of NASCAR racing in one weekend.
The Truck Series, however, is sitting this weekend out. The series has a scheduled off week and will return to action at a later date. That means there are three separate races to watch rather than the usual four, according to Florida Today.
How and Where to Watch Every Race This Weekend
Fans can watch the races on TV or stream them online. NASCAR broadcasts are split across multiple channels, so checking the schedule ahead of time is important. The Cup Series race on Sunday evening is the marquee broadcast of the weekend, according to Herald Tribune.
Streaming options are available for fans without cable. NASCAR's own app and platforms like Fubo TV carry live race coverage. Viewers should confirm local listings, as broadcast times and channels can vary by region, according to News-Journal Online.
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