Denny Hamlin managed to pass Ross Chastain for the lead with six laps remaining within the Nashville race, however the race modified dramatically when a late caution threw the sphere into chaos.
Five overtimes followed, with Joey Logano taking the checkered flag for Team Penske, beating Zane Smith and Tyler Reddick to the finish line.
Kyle Larson leaves Nashville with a 20-point lead within the regular-season championship, just ahead of his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliot.
Shane van Gisbergen is the defending champion on the Chicago Street Course, having defeated Justin Haley to win in his debut for Trackhouse. The three-time Supercars champion will compete within the Xfinity and Cup races this weekend.
In the news this week, Josh Berry confirmed he’ll join Wood Brothers Racing in 2025, replacing Harrison Burton. Additionally, NASCAR penalized Carson Hocevar for crashing Burton throughout the Nashville Cup race. Additionally, Joey Logano will run within the Xfinity race at Chicago for AM Racing, replacing Hailie Deegan.
What is the NASCAR race schedule in Chicago?
(The schedule is preliminary and subject to vary)
Saturday, July 6
10:00 AM ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice – USA NETWORK
11:00 AM ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying – USA NETWORK
12:30 PM ET – NASCAR Cup Series Practice – USA NETWORK
1:30 PM ET – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying – USA NETWORK
3:30 p.m. ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series Race (50 Laps) – NBC
Sunday, July seventh
4:30 p.m. ET – NASCAR Cup Series race (75 laps) – NBC
Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang
Photo: Ben Earp / NKP / Motorsports images
How can I watch NASCAR Cup Series races in Chicago?
- Date: Sunday, July seventh
- TV programme start time: 4:30 PM EST
- Stages/Laps: (20-25-30) – 75 laps
- TV channel: NBC | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: Peacock
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who is competing within the Grant Park 165 on the Chicago Street Course
There are 40 entries in Chicago with 4 open rounds. Shane van Gisbergen will drive the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, attempting to defend his 2023 victory. Kaulig will field the No. 13 automotive for AJ Allmendinger. Richard Childress Racing can even field a 3rd automotive, putting Austin Hill within the No. 33. RFK Racing will bring back its No. 60 Ford with sports automotive racing veteran Joey Hand because the team’s driver. Finally, MBM Motorsports has Josh Bilicki within the No. 66 entry.
