2026 Summer NASCAR Weekend

Name: 2026 Summer NASCAR Weekend
Start: 2026-07-03
Location: Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd

Jul

Date

3 Jul (Friday)

Time

Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5

Venue

Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd

Joliet, IL, United States

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📝 Useful Information

NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, for a major three-day event during the Independence Day holiday weekend, from Friday, July 3, to Sunday, July 5, 2026. This marks the first time since 2019 that NASCAR's national series will compete at the 1.5-mile oval track, following a "pause" in the Chicago Street Race for the 2026 season.

The weekend features three distinct racing series, culminating in the Cup Series on Sunday evening.

Would you like more information on camping options at the track or nearby hotel recommendations in Joliet?

Race Weekend Schedule

Event Highlights & Venue Details

Tickets & Fan Experience

•Chicagoland Speedway

•The Track: Chicagoland Speedway is a fan-favorite 1.5-mile tri-oval known for highly competitive intermediate speedway racing.

•Chicagoland Speedway is a fan-favorite

•Americana Celebration: The 2026 weekend will coincide with America’s 250th birthday and the 100th anniversary of Route 66, featuring unique "Americana" activations and infield camping.

•In-Season Challenge: The Sunday Cup Series race will serve as Round 2 of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge, a bracket-style tournament where drivers compete for a $1 million prize.

•Upgrades: NASCAR is investing roughly $4 million in capital improvements to ensure the facility is "Cup-ready" for its return.

•Official Sales: Tickets, camping, and hospitality packages are currently on sale through the Official Chicagoland Speedway Website.

•Family Friendly: Kids 12 and under attend FREE on Friday (ARCA) and Saturday (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series), and youth tickets are 50% off for the Sunday Cup Series race.

•Travel Packages: Official travel packages, including premium accommodations and pre-race experiences, are available via On Location.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026