2024 FIA World Endurance Championship
Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
10th - 14th July 2024
Photo: Drew Gibson
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA seeks to take next step following positives at Le Mans
DETROIT (July 7, 2025) – Capitalizing on precision and performance is the objective for Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA’s factory Hypercars this weekend in the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo.
The contest on the 4.409 km (2.677-mile), 15-turn Autódromo José Carlos Pace – commonly known as Interlagos – is the fifth of eight rounds on the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) calendar and eagerly awaited by the team and drivers of the Nos. 12 and 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R.
Following the pole start and fourth-place finish last month in the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, drivers Alex Lynn, Norman Nato and Will Stevens look forward to building on momentum.
Their No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R is the only Hypercar to compete in Hyperpole (Hyperpole2 at Le Mans) in each of the four races and has qualified three times in the top five. CHART The No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R has crossed the finish line fifth and fourth in the past two races and the drivers have sat at the points table in every race.
“We’re improving a lot, which we showed at Le Mans. The car has a lot of strong points, and we aim to utilize them on the Interlagos circuit,” Lynn said of the first-year Hypercar works team.
The No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R has also displayed performance gains as drivers Earl Bamber, Sebastien Bourdais and Jenson Button continue to learn and extract more out of the car. Bamber qualified second at Le Mans and the trio have combined to place sixth and seventh the past two races.
Also, in the 21-car Hypercar field at Circuit de la Sarthe, Bourdais recorded the fastest race lap, and Jack Aitken set the qualifying pace in Hyperpole1 in the sister No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R campaigned by Action Express Racing.
Following a decade-long absence, the historic Autódromo José Carlos Pace rejoined the WEC schedule in 2024, with more than 73,000 spectators cheering the action. Cadillac Racing’s lone Hypercar entry, with Bamber and Lynn sharing the duties, qualified fourth and placed 13th (routine service stop issue required a return trip down pit lane to make corrections). The Hertz Team JOTA entries finished seventh and 18th with another manufacturer.
Drivers and teams will attempt to quickly find their car’s balance on the demanding circuit. A pair of 90-minute free practice sessions Friday will be followed by a 60-minute free practice Saturday that precedes qualifications and the 10-minute Hyperpole.
What they’re saying
No. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R
Alex Lynn: “I think the progress we’ve made since last year in Brazil and understanding the importance of tire management on the circuit puts us in a better position to challenge for the podium. We’ve done sim work and other things to prepare, and hopefully data collected at Le Mans and Spa will be put to good use.”
Norman Nato: “After a quite good effort in Le Mans, another challenge of us in Brazil with different track conditions. A lot of tire degradation at the rear, which makes the tire strategy and driving different than the other races in term of management. We will focus on being efficient in the race, where we need to find the best car setup compromise to be smooth on tires. Such an iconic track I discovered last year, very passionate fans, looking forward to driving the Cadillac V-Series.R.”
Will Stevens: “Brazil, it’s actually kind of my home race because I’m married to a Brazilian. So, looking forward to it and it’s great we have a race so soon after Le Mans. I think we learned a lot at Le Mans because there’s a lot of track time to learn what we want from the car, things we can still improve. At the end of the day, (Le Mans) is only just the beginning of what we’re doing. We’re six months into this program, we’re going to keep improving, we’re going to keep getting better. Let’s go to Brazil and full attack and hopefully come away with the great result.”
No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R
Earl Bamber: “I’m looking forward to returning to Interlagos and taking what we’ve learned, what we’ve developed over the past few months to this historic circuit. Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA had overall great results in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and though Interlagos is a different track we believe the strengths of the Cadillac V-Series.R will come through there. Aside from a pit miscue in 2024 that cost us two laps, we were competitive in Brazil, so I expect us to be in the mix again.”
Sebastien Bourdais: “Interlagos is a very different animal than Le Mans. It tends to be quite high tire deg. The altitude makes it that you lose downforce as well, so it’s not an easy track. I wasn’t there last year, so it’s difficult to know what to expect. Overall, looking forward to it. It feels like we’re building on from the last couple of events. We’re starting to catch some references. The team is working and gelling. We’ll have a tough task ahead of us there and will give it our best shot.”
Jenson Button: “We have some work to do for the races to come but I left Le Mans very proud of the entire team. Interlagos is a demanding circuit with a pair of alternating downward left and right turns at the start to a long uphill left turn toward the end of the lap. The unpredictability of the weather adds to the mix, too. We’ll keep pushing forward with the goal of reaching the top step of the podium.”
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Grant Park 165 – Chicago Street Course Chicago, Ill. – July 6, 2025
AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 DISCOUNT TIRE FORD MUSTANG START: 27TH STAGE 1: 25TH STAGE 2: 23RD FINISH: 27TH POINTS: 15TH RACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric and the No. 2 Discount Tire team showed steady progress in Sunday’s Grant Park 165 on the streets of Chicago, but their day was ultimately derailed by a late-race incident that left the team with significant damage and a 27th-place result. Cindric started the race from the 27th position and gained several spots following a multi-car incident on Lap 4, moving up to 16th. He stayed out under the yellow and restarted just outside the top 15 on Lap 7. As the opening stage wore on, the handling began to shift free and he pitted on Lap 18 for four tires, fuel, and an air pressure adjustment, just prior to finishing Stage 1 in 25th after the early pit stop. The race returned to green on Lap 25, only to see another caution shortly after. With a few laps remaining in Stage 2, the team brought Cindric back to pit road for another set of tires and adjustments, wrapping the segment in the 23rd position. Cindric lined up 16th for the start of the final segment and began working his way forward. With less than 20 laps to go, he cracked the top 15 and was scored 14th when a caution flew with 16 laps remaining. The No. 2 team stayed out and Cindric restarted from the 11th position. Unfortunately, his run came unraveled just a few laps later when he was involved in an incident with 12 to go, suffering heavy damage and a broken right rear toe link. The team made repairs on pit road and Cindric returned to the track to finish the race. The event ultimately ended under caution, with Cindric scored 27th at the checkered flag.
CINDRIC’S THOUGHTS: “Definitely an interesting day out there. We made some gains early and had a shot at a solid finish, but just got caught up late. Appreciate the effort from everyone on the No. 2 Discount Tire team to get us back out there at the end.”
RYAN BLANEY No. 12 MENARDS/DUTCH BOY FORD MUSTANG START: 17TH STAGE 1: 16TH STAGE 2: 1ST FINISH: 12TH POINTS: 7TH RACE RUNDOWN: Ryan Blaney picked up his fourth stage win of the season as the Menards/Dutch Boy Ford Mustang Dark Horse came away with a 12th-place finish in Chicago Sunday. After taking the green flag from 17th, Blaney made his way around a pileup on lap three while sustaining minimal nose damage, prompting a red flag during the opening run. Once the 20-lap first stage resumed, Blaney was called to pit road with four laps remaining in the segment in order to flip track position as he crossed the line 16th in Stage 1. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler made the call to run the entirety of the second stage without making a trip to pit road as Blaney cycled into the top-five before taking the lead with two laps to go in Stage 2 and went on to pick up the stage win. Following a four tire stop under caution, Blaney lined up to restart 23rd before making contact with the wall in turn 11 on lap 52, causing the right front tire to go down and consequently making an unscheduled stop on pit road. Despite losing a lap in the process, Blaney got himself back on the lead lap after a caution with 12 laps remaining and charged through the field during the final run to salvage a 12th-place finish on the day.
BLANEY’S THOUGHTS: “I thought overall it was a pretty decent day. It was nice to win that stage. I knew we were going to lose track position, but we were fine. We made up really good ground on the restart in the third stage and then I hit the inside wall in [turn] 11 and popped the right-front tire. We had to work our way back from there, but, overall, it was a decent recovery.”
JOEY LOGANO No. 22 SHELL-PENNZOIL FORD MUSTANG START: 12TH STAGE 1: 15TH STAGE 2: 19TH FINISH: 11TH POINTS: 12TH RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse team were involved in a late-race incident Sunday afternoon in Chicago but rallied back in the closing laps to pick up an 11th-place finish. After starting 12th, the 22 team opted to flip the opening stage and pit with three laps remaining in the 20-lap segment, resulting in a 15th-place finish in Stage 1. Logano worked his way into the top-10 by lap 28 before crew chief Paul Wolfe called him to pit road with three to go in the second stage to set up their track position for the final run of the afternoon as Logano crossed the line 19th in Stage 2. Following a caution with 16 laps remaining, Logano lined up ninth to take the green flag before making his way through a stack up in turn one, but contact from the No. 1 heading into turn two sent the Shell-Pennzoil Ford spinning into the tire barrier – collecting the No. 47 in the process – as the caution flag flew moments later to reset the field. After a four tire stop under yellow prior to the final restart of the 75-lap event, Logano worked his way from outside the top-20 back up to 11th in the closing laps to cap off the day.
LOGANO’S THOUGHTS: “Proud of the effort today and all weekend from our 22 team. Definitely think our finish should have been a few spots better with how our track position was playing out on the second-to-last restart, but still showed decent speed at the end to come back through the field on that final run.”
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AJ Allmendinger qualified 16th for the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. Within the first lap, Allmendinger drove up to 13th place. On lap three, Allmendinger was running 11th when he was hit in the door as the caution came out. Under the red flag the team evaluated the damage sustained and opted to stay out to restart in ninth place. With three laps remaining, the No. 16 came to pit road for tires, fuel and an air pressure adjustment to help tighten up the car. In Stage 2, Allmendinger raced up to third place by lap 30. When the next caution came out on lap 31, he stayed out to restart on the front row. The No. 16 maintained second place until the leader, the No. 88, came to pit road, and Allmendinger assumed the lead, before making his scheduled pit stop one lap later. Allmendinger restarted the final stage in 10th place and was up to third place when the caution flew on lap 64. On old tires, Allmendinger restarted in third place with nine laps to go and went on to finish in sixth place, earning his best finish in the NASCAR Cup Series at the Chicago Street Course.
“I’m proud of our day. From the bit of the struggle we had on Saturday, I felt like we did a good job getting everything out of it. I was just way too loose there at the end and struggled with rear tires. I need to focus on that to be better, but it felt like at times we definitely had a top three or four car. We worked hard to make it better throughout the weekend and executed our race. Overall, at a racetrack that I haven’t been overly confident at, to come here and almost get a top five, that was our ultimate goal. Having a solid day and getting the finish we did was important. I’m really happy with that and just know, for myself, I’ll keep working to be better to try to go out there and try to win these races.” – AJ Allmendinger
Ty Dillon and the Kaulig Racing No. 10 SeaBest Chevrolet team started Sunday’s Grant Park 165 on the Chicago Street Course from the 36th position and the rear of the field after an incident in qualifying forced the team to make repairs to the No. 10 on Saturday evening. Focused on improving the handling of the No. 10 Chevy, Dillon pitted from the 30th position during the lap four caution following a multi-car accident. With an extended stay on pit road for adjustments, Dillon returned to the track and finished the opening stage in 32nd. Making routine stops throughout the race, Dillon made an unscheduled stop on lap 52 after making contact with the wall and cutting a right-front tire. With the unscheduled stop, Dillon was scored one lap down. Running in the ‘Lucky Dog’ position, Dillon returned to the lead lap when the caution was displayed on lap 61. Restarting the race from the 28th position, Dillon was able to advance multiple positions to finish the race in 20th. With his finish, Dillon advances to the ‘Elite Eight’ in the In-Season Challenge and will face Alex Bowman in the next round at Sonoma Raceway.
“We survived and advanced! This No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet team is just a tough team – we never quit. We don’t even know how to. I’m just so proud of Kaulig Racing and our No. 10 team. I knew in a basketball city, going up against Brad in a game of knock-out, I was going to have a good chance. This race was tough on us. I felt like halfway through the race, we were rolling pretty good and we could have had a chance at a top-15. I clipped the wall again and knocked the toe out and kind of bent the ball joint pretty bad. I was just kind of hanging on and hoping we could get everything we could there at the end. We’re just going to keep working hard; put pressure on who we’re facing next and see if we can keep it rolling.” – Ty Dillon
As multiple cars in front of him began wrecking on lap three, Will Brown was unable to avoid the carnage. The No. 13 car was too damaged to continue, and Brown was scored 39th.
“Overall, a bit of a disappointing weekend. I probably went a little bit easy in qualifying, then made a mistake on my fast lap and ended up 19th. I felt okay the first couple of laps in the race, and then I just came around the corner there and just got caught up in someone else’s crash. We couldn’t really avoid it. There was nowhere to go in the position I was in.
A lot of time and effort went into the weekend from the team at Kaulig Racing, as well as everyone from my team back home and all my sponsors that helped make this happen. I’m disappointed for them, but I’m really appreciative of this opportunity. Hopefully there will be more to come.” – Will Brown
About Kaulig Racing
Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.
Lexington, N.C. (July 6, 2025): AJ Allmendinger finished in sixth place Sunday in the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course, earning his fifth top-10 finish of the season.
“I’m proud of our day,” said Allmendinger. “From the bit of the struggle we had on Saturday, I felt like we did a good job getting everything out of it. I was just way too loose there at the end and struggled with rear tires. I need to focus on that to be better, but it felt like at times we definitely had a top three or four car. We worked hard to make it better throughout the weekend and executed our race. Overall, at a racetrack that I haven’t been overly confident at, to come here and almost get a top five, that was our ultimate goal. Having a solid day and getting the finish we did was important. I’m really happy with that and just know, for myself, I’ll keep working to be better to try to go out there and try to win these races”
Allmendinger qualified 16th for the race and quickly drove his way into the top 10. At the beginning of the second stage, Allmendinger drove up to third place, where he maintained position until the caution came on lap 31. The No. 16 restarted on the front row and held second position until taking over the lead on lap 42 when the No. 88 came to pit road. Allmendinger pitted on schedule the following lap.
“It was actually a great day,” said crew chief, Trent Owens. “We were competitive in the top three most of the day; we were on a good strategy to finish well. I thought the last set of tires was a little off from our two previous sets. At a place we haven’t really had the greatest of finishes at, I thought AJ did really well fighting on the old tires at the end. To come away with a sixth-place finish is a success in Chicago, but obviously we want top fives and wins. To leave here with a sixth-place finish and a race like that, it’s a good deal.”
Allmendinger’s finish in Chicago advanced him to 15th in driver points. The team heads to Sonoma Raceway next week, another road course, looking to build on the momentum.
About Kaulig Racing
Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.
If you’re in the market for a reliable, high-performing vehicle, Toyota is likely one of the top names on your list and for good reason. Known for durability, innovation, and value, Toyota vehicles consistently rank among the most trusted brands. But beyond choosing the right vehicle, choosing where to buy it is equally important. For Houston residents, purchasing from a local Toyota dealership comes with a range of advantages that go far beyond convenience.
In this blog, we’ll dive into the key benefits of buying from a Houston Toyota dealership, and why it’s a smart move for both first-time buyers and seasoned drivers.
1. Wide Selection of New and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Houston Toyota dealerships offer an extensive inventory of both brand-new models and certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles, giving you plenty of options to find the perfect fit. Whether you’re eyeing a fuel-efficient Corolla, a rugged Tacoma, or a family-friendly Highlander, you’re more likely to find your preferred trim, color, and features when shopping locally.
Certified pre-owned Toyotas from dealerships undergo rigorous multi-point inspections and come with extended warranties offering peace of mind and great value.
2. Access to Exclusive Deals and Financing Offers
One major perk of shopping at a dealership is access to special promotions, rebates, and financing options. Houston Toyota dealers often partner with Toyota Financial Services to offer:
Low or zero-percent interest rates
Cash-back offers
Lease specials
First-time buyer programs
These dealership-exclusive deals are not usually available through third-party sellers or private listings, helping you save significantly on your purchase.
3. Certified Technicians and Genuine Toyota Parts
When you purchase from a Houston Toyota dealership, you’re also gaining access to a trusted service center staffed by factory-trained technicians. These professionals specialize in Toyota models and use genuine OEM parts to ensure your vehicle runs safely and smoothly for years to come.
Routine maintenance like oil changes, brake checks, or tire rotations is quicker and more reliable when done through a dealership that knows your car inside and out.
4. Customer-Centric Service and Ongoing Support
Reputable Toyota dealerships in Houston prioritize customer satisfaction from your first test drive to years down the road. Most offer:
Transparent pricing
Detailed vehicle history reports (for used cars)
Trade-in evaluations
Concierge services for vehicle pick-up/drop-off
This level of support ensures you’re not just buying a car — you’re building a relationship with a team that cares about your driving experience.
5. Convenient Location and Community Connection
With several Toyota dealerships located throughout Houston and surrounding areas, you’re never far from help or service. Plus, these dealerships are part of the local community, often sponsoring events, charities, and schools, which means your purchase helps support Houston’s growth and well-being.
Final Thoughts
Buying from a Houston Toyota dealership offers a blend of choice, security, service, and savings. Whether you’re upgrading your ride or buying your first car, the benefits of dealership-backed transactions, from expert service to exclusive offers, far outweigh the risks of buying privately.
In technical and contact-heavy sports, where milliseconds and micromovements dictate performance, physical form is not just important — it’s foundational. In speedway racing, where balance, acceleration, and corner transitions must happen in unison with the machine, BMI (Body Mass Index) has quietly become more than just a medical metric. It’s emerging as a true performance parameter — one that affects aerodynamics, control, safety, and ultimately, results.
BMI Isn’t About Fat — It’s About Function
In public health, BMI is often used to assess obesity risk. In sport, and particularly in speedway, BMI plays a different role: it represents the rider’s weight-to-height ratio — a variable that directly impacts riding physics. Just a few kilograms can change how a bike feels under pressure. In speedway, this affects:
The rider’s center of gravity
Corner entry and exit dynamics
Initial acceleration off the gate
Stability over loose track surfaces
In practical terms, 2–3 extra kilograms at 170 cm tall can cause drift in corner balance or delay in bike positioning mid-race. Polish Ekstraliga coaches confirm: all else equal, the rider with a better-optimized BMI holds the ideal line through the bend more consistently.
Height and Compact Strength: The New Profile
BMI also intersects with rider morphology. While riders around 180 cm were once considered the ideal size, today’s top-performing juniors more often measure around 165–170 cm — compact, muscular, and mechanically efficient. With a BMI between 20 and 22, these riders:
Minimize air resistance
Drop into position faster off the gate
Hold a tighter tuck through corner entries
This isn’t about being lighter for its own sake. It’s about having a densely packed muscle profile that aligns with how modern bikes are engineered. Coaches are now training riders not just to lose weight, but to build compact strength within optimal BMI boundaries.
The Optimal BMI for Speedway: Is There a Sweet Spot?
In 2023, the Swedish Sports Medicine Institute in Linköping conducted a study involving 47 speedway riders across three levels (juniors, national team, and elite). Findings showed:
Average BMI among riders aged 18–22: 21.2
Ages 23–29: 22.5
Veterans 30+: 23.8, often due to added muscle mass
Riders with a BMI above 24.5 tended to experience reduced cornering stability, especially on loose tracks or during close-contact passes. On the other hand, those with a BMI under 20 accelerated faster from the gate but had less grip stability at higher corner speeds.
The takeaway? The working “sweet spot” for competitive riders seems to be between 21 and 23.5, depending on style, track type, and machine setup.
What Top Teams Are Doing
Elite clubs in Poland, Denmark, and the UK now conduct monthly BMI and body composition scans, often including DEXA scans. This isn’t just about fitness — it’s part of the engineering equation. Adjustments are made to:
Rear suspension angles, based on rider mass
Tyre pressure differentials
Bike geometry relative to the rider’s center of mass
Teams like Unia Leszno and Apator Toruń assign riders personal nutritionists who track weight cycles for each race weekend, adjusted for weather and track material. BMI is now a data point in the bike’s telemetry setup.
The Medical Edge and the Danger of Extremes
There’s also a cautionary side. The pressure to hit the “ideal” BMI, especially among young riders, can push some into:
Overtraining syndrome
Disordered eating patterns
Hormonal imbalance, especially during junior-to-pro transitions
Medical experts, including sports physicians from Medilux, emphasize that BMI should never be treated as a target in isolation. It must be viewed in combination with lean mass ratio, endurance tests, VO₂ max, and neuromuscular performance. A well-balanced BMI is a tool — not a finish line.
The Future of BMI in Speedway
As speedway continues to modernize, the next step is already visible: biomechanical personalization. BMI will remain important, but it will be integrated into wider digital rider profiles. Looking toward 2030, we can expect:
AI-generated bike settings, using rider BMI, muscle density, and reflex profiles
Real-time body feedback loops, where BMI and hydration levels adjust traction control recommendations
Track-specific ideal BMI ranges, matched to friction, humidity, and engine configuration
The result? A sport where rider physiology and machine intelligence blend into a fully synchronized racing system.
Final Thoughts
In modern speedway, body mass isn’t just weight — it’s leverage, stability, aerodynamics, and reaction time. BMI has become a performance indicator, one that guides how a rider trains, how the bike is tuned, and how a corner is attacked at full speed.
To ignore BMI is to overlook a variable that sits at the heart of modern rider dynamics. The future belongs not to the lightest rider, but to the most precisely built one. And BMI, properly understood, remains one of the sport’s most valuable diagnostic tools.
Are you tired of seeing the wear and tear on your vehicle’s interior? Protecting your car’s interior is key to its longevity and looks. It’s essential to keep your vehicle looking new.
Finding the proper car seat protection can be tough. Whether you have an SUV, sedan, truck, or sports car, the right covers matter a lot.
In this article, we’ll examine the top-rated seat covers for various cars. We’ll help you find the perfect fit for your vehicle.
Why Car Seat Covers Are Essential for Your Vehicle
Car seat covers are a smart way to protect your car’s interior. They block spills, stains, and wear, extending the life of your car’s seats.
Protecting Your Investment
Your car’s seats are a big part of its inside. Car seat covers stop damage from everyday use. They keep your seats looking new for a longer time.
By stopping spills and stains, you keep your car in great shape. This can even help increase your car’s value when you sell it.
Enhancing Comfort and Style
Car seat covers do more than protect. They also enhance the comfort and style of your car’s inside. You can choose from a variety of materials, colors, and designs.
Whether you prefer soft fabric or sleek leather, there’s a cover to suit you. They let you show off your style while keeping your car comfy.
Easy Maintenance
Car seat covers are also easy to clean and maintain. They can be taken off and washed, unlike the original seats. This makes keeping your car clean and fresh a simple task.
This is great for families with kids or pet owners. When selecting car seat covers, consider reading car seat cover reviews. This helps you find the top car seat covers that fit your needs.
Different Materials for Car Seat Covers
The material of your car seat covers is very important. It affects how well they work. Whether you want universal car seat covers or custom-fit car seat covers, the material matters a lot. It impacts how long they last, how comfortable they are, and their overall appearance.
Car seat covers are available in various materials, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Knowing these differences helps you choose the right one for you.
Fabric Versus Leather
Fabric and leather are two common materials for car seat covers. Fabric covers, made from polyester or nylon, are more affordable and available in a wide range of colors and patterns. They’re also easy to clean. Leather covers, on the other hand, feel luxurious and last a long time. A car expert says, “Leather car seat covers can make your car’s interior look fancy, something fabric covers can’t match.”
“Leather car seat covers can last for many years if properly maintained, making them a worthwhile investment for many car owners.”
Automotive Accessory Expert
Choosing between fabric and leather depends on your personal preference. Leather is excellent for a fancy look and durability. However, if you’re looking for something affordable with numerous design options, fabric might be a better choice.
Waterproof Options
Waterproof car seat covers are excellent for keeping your seats clean from spills and stains. They’re made from synthetic materials that prevent water from entering. This is perfect for families with kids or pet owners.
Easy to clean and maintain
Protects against spills and stains
Durable and long-lasting
Waterproof covers are practical but might not breathe as well as other materials. This could lead to moisture buildup. Consider what you need before making a decision.
Breathable Fabrics
Breathable fabrics allow air to circulate, helping to keep you cool and dry. This is ideal for hot weather or if you tend to sweat a lot while driving. Materials such as mesh and cotton are suitable for this.
A car care expert notes, “Breathable car seat covers make driving more comfortable by keeping you cooler and drier, which is great for long drives.”
When selecting breathable fabrics, consider your location and personal preferences. These covers are comfortable but may not offer as much protection as waterproof ones.
Choosing the Right Car Seat Covers for SUVs
SUVs require special car seat covers that are durable, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. Picking the right ones is key. You want the best protection and style for your vehicle.
Features to Look For
Look for waterproofing in car seat covers for SUVs. Waterproof covers keep your seats safe from spills, rain, and mud. They’re perfect for families or those who love the outdoors. Also, make sure they’re easy to install and fit your SUV well.
Other essential features include:
Breathable materials to keep you cool and comfy on long trips.
Durable stitching and top-notch materials for heavy use.
Custom-fit designs provide a snug and secure fit, enhancing both protection and comfort.
Popular Brands for SUVs
Many brands focus on car seat covers for SUVs. They offer a variety of styles, materials, and features. Some top brands are:
Brand A is famous for its waterproof and rugged covers.
Brand B, with custom-fit designs and many fabric choices.
Brand C offers stylish and practical covers with cool features, such as heated seats.
When selecting a brand, consider what you need. Do you want waterproofing? Does the color match your SUV’s interior? Check out customer reviews for quality assurance.
Best Car Seat Covers for Sedans
Sedan car seat covers are available in various materials and fits. Leather car seat covers are renowned for their elegant appearance and luxurious feel. They offer both elegance and protection, making the choice between custom-fit and universal fit important.
Custom-Fit vs. Universal Fit
Choosing between custom-fit and universal-fit car seat covers depends on your needs. Custom-fit covers are made for your sedan’s exact make and model. They fit perfectly, improving your car’s interior. Universal-fit covers, while versatile, might not fit as well as custom-fit ones.
Here are some key points to consider:
Precision Fit: Custom-fit covers to fit your sedan’s seats perfectly, ensuring a sleek appearance.
Versatility: Universal fit covers can be used across different sedan models, offering flexibility.
Ease of Installation: Custom-fit covers are generally easier to install since they are designed for your sedan.
Top Recommendations
For sedan owners, some top car seat cover recommendations include:
CalTrend Neo-Supreme Car Seat Covers: Renowned for their durability and comfort, these covers are available in a range of colors and are specifically designed to fit sedans perfectly.
WeatherTech Car Seat Covers: Offering a waterproof and stain-resistant solution, WeatherTech covers are designed to protect your sedan’s interior.
FH Group Car Seat Covers: These covers are praised for their luxurious feel and custom-fit design, making them a popular choice among sedan owners.
As noted by automotive experts, “The right car seat covers can significantly enhance your sedan’s interior, both in terms of style and durability.”
“Investing in high-quality car seat covers is a practical way to maintain your vehicle’s appearance and resale value.”
Car Seat Covers for Trucks: What to Consider
Finding the right car seat covers for trucks involves considering both durability and versatility. Trucks are used for both work and leisure, so their interiors require protection from various types of damage.
When picking car seat covers for your truck, focus on features that boost both function and comfort. Affordable car seat covers that meet these needs are available, making them a wise choice for truck owners.
Durability and Toughness
Trucks are designed to withstand tough use, and their seat covers should be too. Heavy-duty fabric or waterproof leather is excellent for this. They keep seats clean from spills, stains, and wear from frequent use.
Examine the stitching, material thickness, and construction of the covers. High-quality stitching and strong materials help your covers last longer.
Multi-Purpose Use
Trucks are used for various purposes, including hauling cargo and daily transportation. Therefore, their seat covers should be flexible to accommodate different needs. Covers with pockets are handy for storing small items, such as tools or personal belongings.
Additionally, covers that are easy to clean and maintain are key for various uses. Choose ones that can be wiped down or machine-washed easily.
Feature
Importance
Benefit
Durable Materials
High
Withstands heavy use and spills
Easy Cleaning
High
Simplifies maintenance
Multi-Purpose Design
Medium
Accommodates various uses
Affordability
High
Offers budget-friendly options
By thinking about these points and choosing affordable car seat covers that are tough and versatile, truck owners can keep their vehicles inside safe. They also make their truck more useful.
Stylish Car Seat Covers for Sports Cars
For sports car lovers, the interior is just as important as the exterior. Premium car seat covers can make a significant difference. They protect your car and make it look better inside.
Choosing the right car seat covers is key. They should look good and feel comfortable. Plus, they need to last a long time.
Design and Aesthetics
The look and feel of your car seat cover matter a lot. Premium car seat covers are available in a variety of styles. You can pick from fabric, leather, or synthetic materials to match your car’s inside.
Some cool design options for sports car seat covers include:
Custom-fit designs that perfectly match your car’s seats
Bold colors and patterns add a touch of personality
Contrasting stitching and accents for a sporty look
Brands Known for Sporty Styles
Many brands are famous for their sporty and stylish car seat covers. They know what sports car owners want. They offer premium car seat covers that meet those needs.
Some top brands to check out include:
Coverking: Known for their custom-fit designs and wide range of materials
CalTrend: Offers a variety of sporty and stylish designs, including custom-fit options
WeatherTech: Provides durable and functional car seat covers with a sporty twist
How to Measure Your Car Seats for Covers
Getting the right fit for your car seat covers starts with accurate measurements. Whether you’re searching for the Best Car Seat Covers for every vehicle type or something specific, measuring first is key. This step ensures your covers fit well, offering both comfort and protection.
Tools You Need
To measure your car seats correctly, you’ll need a few basic tools.
A flexible measuring tape
A pen and paper to note down the measurements
A calculator (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a simple guide to measuring your car seats.
Begin by measuring the width of the seat. Place the tape across the seat, from one side to the other, at its widest point.
Next, measure the seat’s height, from bottom to top, at its highest point.
Then, measure the seat’s depth from the front to the backrest.
Remember to measure the headrest and any adjustable parts.
Measurement
Description
Value (inches/cm)
Width
Across the seat at the widest point
Height
From the bottom to the top at the highest point
Depth
From the front to the backrest
Headrest Height
From the base to the top of the headrest
By following these steps and using the right tools, you can ensure your car seat covers fit perfectly. This will enhance both the comfort and style of your vehicle’s interior.
Installation Tips for Car Seat Covers
Getting your car seat covers to fit perfectly needs careful attention. Whether you choose universal car seat covers or ones specifically designed for your car, taking the right steps is key. This ensures a smooth and lasting finish.
DIY Installation Guide
To install your car seat covers like a pro, start by preparing your vehicle’s seats. Remove any covers, headrests, and accessories that may obstruct the view.
Start by lining up the cover with the seat. Make sure it fits the seat’s shape well.
Then, pull the cover tight around the seat. Use the straps or hooks to keep it in place.
Make any needed adjustments to avoid wrinkles. This will give you a smooth finish.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even with a simple installation, there are common mistakes to avoid. These mistakes can ruin your top car seat covers if not avoided:
Insufficient Alignment: Failing to align the cover correctly can result in a poor fit and wrinkles.
Over-Tightening: While it’s essential to secure the cover, avoid over-tightening. This can cause the material to stretch or distort.
Ignoring Manufacturer Instructions: Each car seat cover comes with its installation guide. Not following these can lead to mistakes.
By following these DIY installation tips and avoiding common errors, you can achieve a professional look with your car seat covers. Whether you’re protecting your car’s interior or adding style, a well-installed cover makes a big difference.
Care and Maintenance of Car Seat Covers
Proper care and maintenance are essential for keeping your custom-fit car seat covers in top condition. Whether you have waterproof car seat covers or another type, the appropriate cleaning and storage will keep them looking fresh. This ensures they remain comfortable and protective.
Regular Cleaning Tips
Regular cleaning stops dirt and stains from becoming permanent. For most covers, a gentle vacuum and a damp cloth wipe are enough. For stubborn stains, a mild detergent might be needed. Always check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions to avoid material damage.
Vacuum the seat covers gently to remove loose dirt.
For stains, apply a mild detergent and gently scrub.
Rinse with a damp cloth and let air dry.
For waterproof car seat covers, you can clean them more thoroughly. Use a soft brush for tough dirt. But avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners to protect the waterproof coating.
“Cleaning your car seat covers regularly not only keeps them looking great but also helps maintain the overall hygiene of your vehicle’s interior.”
Storing Tips for Off-Season
When seasons change and you use your car less, proper storage is essential. Here are some tips:
Clean the covers thoroughly before storing them.
Allow them to dry completely to prevent mold and mildew.
Store them in a breathable bag or container to maintain airflow.
Keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
By following these care and maintenance tips, you can make your custom-fit car seat covers last longer. Regular upkeep keeps them looking new. It also ensures they continue to offer comfort and protection.
Where to Buy the Best Car Seat Covers
Finding the right car seat covers can seem complicated. However, knowing where to shop helps a great deal. Whether you’re looking for leather, something affordable, or top-notch quality, the right store has what you need.
Shopping Online or In-Store
Online stores offer a wide range of options and are easily accessible from home. Local shops allow you to touch and see products before making a purchase. Think about what matters most to you.
Top Retailers for Car Seat Covers
Amazon, Autozone, and car stores are great places to find car seat covers. They offer a range of covers, from affordable to luxury leather. This means you can find the perfect match for your car.
Choosing the right store and thinking about what you need helps. You’ll get car seat covers that protect your car’s inside and make it look better.
FAQ
What are the benefits of using car seat covers?
Car seat covers protect your car’s interior from damage, spills, and stains. They also make your vehicle more comfortable and stylish. These covers are a smart way to keep your car looking new and can be made from many materials, like waterproof ones.
How do I choose the right car seat covers for my vehicle?
When selecting car seat covers, consider the material, their durability, and whether they fit your vehicle. You can choose covers that fit your car perfectly or ones that work for many cars.
What types of car seat covers are available for different vehicle types?
There are many car seat covers available for various types of cars, including SUVs, sedans, trucks, and sports cars. You can find covers made from leather, fabric, and even waterproof ones to match your car’s needs.
How do I measure my car seats for covers?
To measure your car seats, use a tape measure and a piece of paper. Note the seat’s length, width, and any special features, like headrests. This ensures your covers fit perfectly.
Can I install car seat covers myself?
Yes, you can install car seat covers by yourself. Just follow a DIY guide and avoid common mistakes. This way, you’ll get a secure and correct fit.
How do I care for and maintain my car seat covers?
To keep your car seat covers in top shape, follow cleaning and storing tips. This will help them last longer, no matter the material or type.
Where can I buy high-quality car seat covers?
You can find top-notch car seat covers online or in local stores. Look for recommended retailers and websites. They offer a variety of covers, ranging from leather to more affordable options, to suit your car’s needs.
Are there any affordable car seat covers available?
Yes, there are affordable car seat covers that are both good quality and priced right. You can find durable yet affordable options that protect and enhance the comfort of your car’s interior.
Can I get custom-fit car seat covers for my vehicle?
Yes, you can get car seat covers made just for your car. Custom-fit covers fit perfectly and can be made from a variety of materials, including leather and fabric.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, poses with the NASCAR Chicago Street Race trophy after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images).
Rookie Shane van Gisbergen capped off a clean sweep in Windy City by scoring a NASCAR Cup Series victory in the third annual running of the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course on Sunday, July 6, from pole position.
The three-time Supercars champion from Auckland, New Zealand, led twice for 26 of 75-scheduled laps in an event where he started on pole position, but quickly lost the lead to Michael McDowell through the first 31 laps. During a caution period just past the Lap 30 mark, van Gisbergen cycled into the lead after McDowell dropped out of contention due to a throttle issue. Van Gisbergen would then lead the next 10 laps before he strategically pitted with three laps remaining in the second stage period.
Despite getting shuffled to 12th place following the second stage’s conclusion, van Gisbergen commenced the third and final stage period in 10th place. From there, he methodically carved his way to the front and he returned atop the leaderboard with 16 laps remaining following a late overtake on Chase Briscoe.
After enduring a final restart period with nine laps remaining, van Gisbergen rocketed away from the field. From there, he never looked back as he kept both Ty Gibbs and a hard-charging Tyler Reddick behind in the rearview mirror for the remainder of the event. Once Cody Ware concluded the event by wrecking on the final lap, van Gisbergen cruised his entry under a cautious pace before he proceeded to notch both his second Cup Series victory of the 2025 season and second on the Chicago Street Course.
With on-track qualifying that determined the starting lineup occurring on Saturday, July 5, rookie Shane van Gisbergen notched his third Cup Series career pole position with a pole-winning lap at 88.338 mph in 89.656 seconds. Joining van Gisbergen on the front row was Michael McDowell, the latter of whom posted his best qualifying lap at 87.879 mph in 90.124 seconds.
Prior to the event, the following names that include Noah Gragson, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Ty Dillon, Bubba Wallace, William Byron, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Alex Bowman and Katherine Legge dropped to the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to their respective entries. Denny Hamlin also dropped to the rear due to an engine change to his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota entry.
When the green flag waved and the event commenced, pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen and Michael McDowell dueled for the lead through the front straightaway until McDowell gained the first advantage through the first left-hand turn. As a result, McDowell led through the first turn (E. Ballbo Dr.) and fended off van Gisbergen through the second turn to retain the lead. McDowell proceeded to lead from Turns 2 to 12 (which included stops at S. Lake Shore Dr., S. Columbus Dr. and S. Michigan Ave.) as the field behind fanned out and jostled for early spots. Amid the early battles, McDowell proceeded to lead the first lap.
Two laps later and as McDowell led by more than a second over van Gisbergen, the event’s first caution flew when Carson Hocevar, who was racing in the top 10, slammed into the wall in Turn 10. After smacking the wall on the driver’s left side, Hocevar’s wrecked No. 77 Zeigler Chevrolet entry then spun back in the middle of the track.
This ignited a multi-car stack-up in Turn 11. Austin Dillon, Brad Keselowski, Daniel Suarez, Todd Gilliland, Will Brown, rookie Riley Herbst and AJ Allmendinger were involved. Meanwhile, the rest of the competitors racing towards the mid-pack region slammed on the brakes to avoid the carnage. The carnage was enough for the event to be placed in a red flag period for 14 minutes and 42 seconds.
Prior to the carnage, William Byron, who started at the rear of the field and was dealing with early clutch issues at the event’s launch, had taken his No. 24 All-Pro Chevrolet entry to the garage. When the red flag lifted and the field led by McDowell proceeded under a cautious pace, Buescher, who was racing in the top five, pitted to have the motor in his No. 17 Body Guard Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry addressed, an issue that would take him out of contention for the victory.
The start of the next restart on the sixth lap featured McDowell fending off van Gisbergen for a second consecutive time through the front straightaway as the former led through the first two turns. As a series of on-track battles within the field for positions ensued, McDowell retained the top spot throughout the remaining 10 turns of the course before he returned to the front straightaway and led the next lap.
Through the first 10-scheduled laps, McDowell was leading by half a second over van Gisbergen while Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe followed suit in the top five. Behind, Ty Gibbs occupied sixth place over Ryan Preece, Christopher Bell, AJ Allmendinger and Joey Logano while Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney, Zane Smith, Josh Berry and John Hunter Nemechek trailed in the top 15 ahead of Justin Haley, Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Alex Bowman, respectively.
Four laps later, Alex Bowman, who was fiercely battling Austin Cindric for 19th place, got loose and spun his No. 48 Ally Chevrolet entry in front of Austin Hill in Turn 12. Despite dropping back to 26th place, Bowman continued without drawing a caution. Meanwhile, McDowell stabilized his lead to seven-tenths of a second over van Gisbergen while Kyle Busch, Reddick and Briscoe continued to trail in the top five, respectively.
With four laps remaining in the first stage period, select names that included Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Josh Berry strategically pitted their respective entries under green. Another lap later, more names that include Ty Gibbs, Allmendinger, Joey Logano, Wallace, Haley, Cindric, Stenhouse, Erik Jones, Ty Dillon, Bowman and Bell pitted, with Bell getting penalized for speeding on pit road not long after pitting. Then with nearly two laps remaining, van Gisbergen surrendered the runner-up spot to pit his No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet entry while the rest led by the leader McDowell remained on the track.
When the first stage period concluded on Lap 20, McDowell notched his first Cup stage victory of the 2025 season. Kyle Busch settled in second ahead of Reddick, Briscoe and Preece while Chastain, Nemechek, Zane Smith, Austin Hill and Noah Gragson were scored in the top 10, respectively. Meanwhile, van Gisbergen had carved his way up to 11th place. Under the stage break, multiple competitors that include Zane Smith, Gragson and Bell pitted their respective entries while the rest led by McDowell remained on the track.
The second stage period started on Lap 24 as McDowell and Kyle Busch occupied the front row. At the start, McDowell fended off Busch through the front straightaway and entering the first turn to retain the lead. As McDowell led Busch and Reddick from Turns 2 to 6, Preece outdueled Briscoe for fourth place in front of Chastain, Austin Hill, Nemechek and Ty Gibbs while van Gisbergen was trying to carve his way back to the front from 10th place. Amid the battles and as Wallace spun in Turn 11 without drawing a caution, McDowell led the following lap.
At the Lap 30 mark, the caution flew due to Josh Berry wrecking in Turn 7 after he made contact with Erik Jones in Turn 7. By then, McDowell was leading by more than a second over van Gisbergen. In addition, select names that include initial runner-up competitor Reddick, Nemechek, Ty Dillon, Riley Herbst and Briscoe pitted their respective entries prior to the caution being displayed. During the caution period, McDowell surrendered the lead to pit and to have a throttle issue in his No. 71 DePaul Chevrolet entry addressed while most of the field led by the new leader van Gisbergen remained on the track.
At the start of the next restart on Lap 33, van Gisbergen muscled ahead of AJ Allmendinger to lead through the front straightaway before he proceeded to lead through the first two turns. As McDowell returned to pit road due to having more throttle issues, van Gisbergen led from Turns 3 to 6 while Ty Gibbs muscled his way up to fourth place behind Preece. Shortly after, trouble occurred for Kyle Busch as he spun his No. 8 Slurpee Chevrolet entry from sixth place in Turn 7. Despite Busch’s spin, he was dodged by the oncoming field and he continued without drawing a caution. Meanwhile, van Gisbergen led the following lap over Allmendinger, Preece, Gibbs and Chastain, respectively.
Just past the lap 35 mark, van Gisbergen was leading by more than half a second over Allmendinger while Preece, Gibbs and Chastain continued to trail in the top five over Blaney, Logano, Erik Jones, Larson and Bowman, respectively. During the halfway mark between Laps 37 and 38, Chastain pitted from the top-five mark under green while McDowell had his entry pushed behind the wall. As more names that include Preece and Hill pitted while Katherine Legge also hit the wall in Turn 1 without drawing a caution, van Gisbergen stretched his lead to two seconds over Allmendinger by Lap 40.
Then during the Lap 41 mark, Larson made a strategic pit stop from 16th place. The leader van Gisbergen along with more names that include Ty Gibbs, Logano, Cindric, Gragson and Haley would also pit their respective entries by Lap 42 before Allmendinger, who led during the following lap, pitted during the next lap and just as pit road closed to mark the closure of a stage. Meanwhile, Blaney, who has yet to pit, cycled into the lead.
When the second stage period concluded on Lap 45, Blaney steered his No. 12 Menards Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry to his fourth Cup stage victory of the 2025 season. Briscoe followed suit in second ahead of Reddick, Bowman and Wallace while Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Nemechek, Erik Jones and Bell were scored in the top 10, respectively. Meanwhile, van Gisbergen was scored in 12th place behind Buescher while Allmendinger, who endured a slow pit service, was mired back in 15th place behind Stenhouse and Gibbs. During the stage break, mixed pit strategies ensued as some led by Blaney and including Elliott pitted their respective entries while the rest led by Briscoe remained on the track.
With 27 laps remaining, the final stage period commenced as Briscoe and Reddick occupied the front row. At the start, Briscoe launched ahead through the front straightaway as he led through the first turn while 23XI Racing’s Reddick and Wallace followed suit. As Bowman and Hamlin battled for fourth place in front of van Gisbergen and a stacked field, Briscoe led from Turns 2 to 12 before he led the next lap. As Briscoe led by four-tenths of a second over Reddick with 25 laps remaining, Hamlin, van Gisbergen and Gibbs moved up into the top-five mark while Wallace was mired back in sixth place ahead of Nemechek.
Down to the final 20 laps, Briscoe stabilized his lead to six-tenths of a second over a hard-charging Reddick while third-place van Gisbergen trailed by more than a second. With teammates Ty Gibbs and Hamlin occupying the remaining top-five spots, Allmendinger, Wallace, Nemechek, Chastain and Logano were scored in the top 10, respectively. Earlier, Ty Dillon and Blaney pitted separately due to both having flat right-front tire issues.
Then with 16 laps remaining, the caution flew due to a spectator medical emergency that involved an ambulance getting across the course. At the moment of caution, van Gisbergen, who had reeled in and was intimidating Briscoe for the lead over the previous two laps, assumed the lead from Briscoe in Turn 5 and was scored the leader while Reddick, Gibbs and Allmendinger were scored in the top five. During the caution period, some including Reddick, Gragson, Blaney, Nemechek, Busch, Justin Haley, Hill, Zane Smith, Katherine Legge, Suarez, Elliott and Josh Bilicki pitted their respective entries while the rest led by van Gisbergen and Briscoe remained on the track.
With the race restarting with 13 laps remaining, van Gisbergen rocketed ahead of Briscoe and Gibbs to lead from the front straightaway to the first turn. Through the first two turns, a series of on-track chaos ensued as Chastain hit the tire barriers and Cindric was knocked sideways while Stenhouse and Logano endured an incident in Turn 2, with Stenhouse facing the course backwards. Amid both incidents, the race remained under green flag conditions as van Gisbergen led the following lap. The caution, however, returned with 12 laps remaining due to Cindric stopping on the course with a broken toe link to his No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry.
The next restart with nine laps remaining featured van Gisbergen rocketing away from Gibbs to lead through the front straightaway and through the first turn. As van Gisbergen led through the second turn, Gibbs fended off Allmendinger to retain the runner-up spot while Hamlin and Briscoe followed suit. With van Gisbergen leading the following lap, he proceeded to stretch his advantage to a second over Gibbs with seven laps remaining while Hamlin, Preece, Wallace, Larson, Bowman, Chastain and Briscoe all followed suit in the top 10, respectively. Shortly after, however, Briscoe fell off the pace after contact from Preece cut Briscoe’s right-front tire entering the front straightaway.
Then with six laps remaining, Wallace, who had made repeated on-track contact with Bowman while fighting for seventh place, starting from Turn 8 during the previous lap, got turned by Bowman as he wrecked through S. Lake Shore Dr. As Wallace plummeted below the leaderboard, Bowman fell back to ninth place in front of a stacked field and the race remained under green flag conditions. Meanwhile, van Gisbergen continued to lead by more than a second over Gibbs with five laps remaining.
When the white flag waved and the final lap started, van Gisbergen remained in the lead by more than two seconds over a battle for the runner-up spot that involved Gibbs and Reddick. Shortly after, the caution flew and the event was ruled official due to Cody Ware colliding and getting his No. 51 Arby’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry stuck beneath the tire barriers in Turn 6. As a result, van Gisbergen was able to cautiously coast his way around the Chicago Street Course for a final time before he returned to the front straightaway and claimed the checkered flag.
With the victory, van Gisbergen notched his third career win in NASCAR’s premier series, his first since he won the inaugural Cup event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City in June and he became the fourth multi-race winner of the 2025 Cup season.
In addition, van Gisbergen, who became the first repeat winner at Chicago, became the first competitor to sweep both the poles and the race victories between the Xfinity and Cup Series divisions in Downtown Chicago. Van Gisbergen’s victory was also the eighth of the 2025 season for the Chevrolet nameplate and the third seven races for Trackhouse Racing.
“I love this place,” van Gisbergen said on the frontstretch on TNT. “What an amazing weekend for me. [I’m] A luck guy to drive some great cars. I have to thank Trackhouse [Racing], WeatherTech, Chevy. All these guys and girls here. Thanks for everyone for coming out. [I] Hope we put on a good show. I guess we made no mistakes [today]. There was some really fast cars. We just seem to get it right here. Make no mistakes, be smooth every lap and really cool.”
Ty Gibbs, who made his 106th career start, tied his career-best result by finishing in second place on the Chicago Street Course, which also marked his first runner-up result since Darlington Raceway in May 2024. Tyler Reddick charged his way to a third-place result for his fifth top-five result of the 2025 season while Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch finished in fourth and fifth, respectively
AJ Allmendinger, Ryan Preece, Alex Bowman, Austin Hill and Ross Chastain completed the top 10 in the final running order.
Notably, Joey Logano, who exchanged harsh words with Chastain following the event and following a late run-in, ended up in 11th place ahead of teammate Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Zane Smith, John Hunter Nemechek and Chase Elliott, respectively. In addition, Chase Briscoe was the last competitor scored on the lead lap in 23rd place while Bubba Wallace, who lost five laps amid his late-race incident and run-in with Alex Bowman, fell back to 28th place.
*Following the second round of NASCAR’s In-Season Tournament that consisted of 16 competitors and eliminated another half of the field, the following competitors will contend in the second In-Season Tournament next weekend at Sonoma Raceway: Alex Bowman, Ty Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs and Zane Smith.
The Chicago Street Course event featured six lead changes for five different leaders. The race featured seven cautions for 15 laps. In addition, 23 of 40 starters finished on the lead lap.
Following the 19th event of the 2025 Cup Series season, William Byron leads the regular-season standings by 13 points over teammate Chase Elliott, 19 over teammate Kyle Larson, 43 over Denny Hamlin and 48 over Tyler Reddick.
Results – Chicago Street Course:
1. Shane van Gisbergen, 26 laps led 2. Ty Gibbs 3. Tyler Reddick 4. Denny Hamlin 5. Kyle Busch 6. AJ Allmendinger, two laps led 7. Ryan Preece 8. Alex Bowman 9. Austin Hill 10. Ross Chastain 11. Joey Logano 12. Ryan Blaney, three laps led, Stage 2 winner 13. Kyle Larson 14. Zane Smith 15. John Hunter Nemechek 16. Chase Elliott 17. Riley Herbst 18. Chris Buescher 19. Katherine Legge 20. Ty Dillon 21. Josh Bilicki 22. Justin Haley 23. Chase Briscoe, 13 laps led 24. Christopher Bell, one lap down 25. Erik Jones, one lap down 26. Cody Ware – OUT, Accident 27. Austin Cindric, three laps down 28. Bubba Wallace, five laps down 29. Daniel Suarez – OUT, Accident 30. Noah Gragson, seven laps down 31. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – OUT, Accident 32. Michael McDowell, 22 laps down, 31 laps led, Stage 1 winner 33. Cole Custer – OUT, Accident 34. Josh Berry – OUT, Accident 35. Carson Hocevar – OUT, Accident 36. Austin Dillon – OUT, Accident 37. Brad Keselowski – OUT, Accident 38. Todd Gilliand – OUT, Accident 39. Will Brown – O UT, Accident 40. William Byron – OUT, Clutch
Next on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the Toyota Save/Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, for the third In-Season Tournament event of the year. The event is scheduled to occur next Sunday, July 13, and air at 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
LEXINGTON, Ohio - JULY 6: A disappointed Alex Palou, driver of the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, dons the Firestone podium cap after finishing second in the NTT IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 6, 2025, in Lexington, Ohio. Photo: Matt Fraver/Penske Entertainment
“I think when you lose — I think we lost today,” he said. “It’s not like we got beaten, but we lost it, myself. Yeah, that’s going to hurt a little bit.”
After winning the pole at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the driver of the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda dominated the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Honda Indy 200. He led a race high 75 laps and cycled off pit road with 16 laps to go ahead of Scott Dixon, who was on a two-stop strategy.
He maintained a two-second lead of his teammate, who thought “it would’ve been tough” to run him down and pass him for the lead.
“He had better tires, more fuel,” Dixon said. “It was going to be a tough situation.”
Palou tried to catch him in the last five laps, but he lost the good in his rear tires and dirty air made it hard to catch Dixon. He brought the car home to a runner-up finish.
“The car was on fire today. The team gave me, as well, the strategy, the pit stops we needed to win the race.
“But yeah, man, it’s not over until it’s over, until you see the checkered flag. I was just trying to push. I was trying to open the gap a little bit more with Scott. I felt confident with the car.
“Yeah, just lost it.”
If there’s a silver lining to losing out on his seventh victory of the 2025 season, Palou extended his championship lead over Kyle Kirkwood to 113 points.
NASCAR fans look on during the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Denny Hamlin continues to lead the Top-10 Power Rankings after his top-five finish in the Chicago Street Race.
“I blew an engine in practice,” Hamlin said, “so I had to start at the back. That’s right, I’m talking ’bout practice. We talking’ ’bout practice, man. Practice. Not a race. Not a race. Practice. I brought Michael Jordan to NASCAR. I just brought Allen Iverson as well.”
2. Shane van Gisbergen:
Van Gisbergen started on the pole and led 26 laps, handily winning the Grant Park 165.
“I also won the Xfinity Series race on Saturday,” van Gisbergen said. “So I swept the weekend by dusting the field and mopping up the competition in two races.”
3. Tyler Reddick:
Reddick made a late charge up the standings and finished third in the Grant Park 165.
“My car sported the Jordan Brand paint scheme,” Reddick said. “Some say you should never bet against the Jordan Brand, in Chicago no less, unless you’re a degenerate gambler.”
4. Chase Elliott:
Elliott finished 16th in the Grant Park 165.
“Shane van Gisbergen is just unbeatable in Chicago,” Elliott said. “Ask any NASCAR driver; they’ll tell you that trying to beat that Kiwi is fruitless.”
5. Chase Briscoe:
Briscoe was running near the front late when a flat tire ruined his day. He finished 23rd.
“Once again,” Briscoe said, “I was trying to win another race by saving fuel. But alas, at some point, something runs out, and it’s usually your luck.”
6. Alex Bowman:
Bowman finished eighth in Chicago, posting his 10th top 10 result of the season.
“Shane van Gisbergen is head and shoulders above everyone else on street courses,” Bowman said. “He picked off more drivers in one race than Carson Hocevar has all season.”
7. Ryan Blaney:
Blaney won Stage 2 in the Chicago street race and finished 12th in Chicago.
“Did I see something called the ‘Hot Pickle Car’ in Chicago?” Blaney said. “If I did, I would appreciate no more information on the subject.”
8. William Byron:
Byron finished last in a disappointing Grant Park 165.
“I started at the back along with my three Hendrick Motorsports teammates,” Byron said. “Then I had a clutch issue, so I was pretty much out of the running for the win early. I became merely a spectator, for which my association with Liberty University and Jerry Falwell, Jr. has prepared me well.”
9. Ross Chastain:
Chastain finished 10th in the Grant Park 165.
“Daniel Suarez won’t be back with Trackhouse Racing next season,” Chastain said. “And Daniel seems to have a bad taste in his mouth. Of course, that could just be the Busch Light Apple I keep making him drink.”
10. Joey Logano:
Logano finished 11th in the Grant Park 165.
“Cody Ware’s No. 51 car featured the Arby’s Angus Cheesesteak paint scheme,” Logano said. “If Cody Ware ‘has the meat,’ then Carson Hocevar should be sponsored by Wendy’s, because Carson knows ‘where the beef’ is. It’s with him and every other driver.”
