CHICAGO — After more than five years, NASCAR's adrenaline-pumping action will finally make a return to the Chicagoland Speedway.

NASCAR announced on Wednesday that racers will make their long-awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, in Joliet, on July 4 and 5 in 2026, for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and ARCA Menards Series races.

“We're thrilled to bring NASCAR racing and the Cup Series’ Next Gen race car to Chicagoland Speedway for what promises to be an incredible Independence Day weekend celebration," Pat Warren, Vice President of Midwest Region, NASCAR, said. "There is a history and tradition of great NASCAR racing at Chicagoland Speedway, so we look forward to building on the tremendous fan momentum throughout the entire state of Illinois.”

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