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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway | Cuervo 300

Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Ryan Ellis

Primary Partner(s): GOVX — Tablo TV

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis

2026 Driver Points Position: 28th

2026 Owner Points Position: 34th

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as the organization enters its third season of competition.

In a significant step for 2026, Young’s Motorsports will transition its flagship No. 02 — long synonymous with the organization’s success in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series — to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series full-time, underscoring the team’s continued growth at the national level.

Ellis will pilot the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro across the full 33-race schedule, continuing with Saturday’s Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway and culminating with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway in November.

● About Ryan: A respected veteran in the NASCAR garage, Ellis joins Young’s Motorsports with more than a decade of experience across NASCAR’s national ranks, including competition in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

The 2026 season will mark Ellis’ fourth full-time campaign in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

The 35-year-old Virginia native is coming off his first career NASCAR top-10 finish in 2025 and looks to build on that momentum while continuing to expand his résumé, which includes 183 career starts in series competition.

Known for his consistency, professionalism, and versatility both behind the wheel and in the garage, Ellis aims to apply his experience to elevate Young’s Motorsports’ competitive presence in its third season of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition.

● All-Aboard!: For the 20th of 33 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Tablo TV as the primary partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s 200-lap event.

Tablo provides fans with an affordable way to access live, local broadcast television — including racing and other major sporting events — without a monthly subscription.

Through a simple setup that includes a Tablo device and antenna, viewers can enjoy major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, ION and The CW, along with recording functionality and multi-device streaming capability.

With just a one-time device purchase of about $100, an antenna, internet connection and the free Tablo TV app, customers can watch live, local broadcast coverage of racing, local news, live sports, classic shows and more for free.

Families can stream on multiple devices at once, making it easy to catch the big race in one room and a show in another. Simple, affordable, and endlessly entertaining — Tablo TV brings America’s most popular TV back to fans for free.

All NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races will be broadcast live on The CW, and practices and qualifying can be streamed on The CW App. The CW can be watched, paused and recorded on Tablo TV, a subscription-free way to access 125+ broadcast and streaming channels.

Content and channels are subject to availability in your area.

Nuvyyo USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company, is a successful technology company re-inventing the over-the-air television experience for the streaming age.

Tablo and Tablo TV are trademarks of Nuvyyo USA, LLC. All third-party trademarks, including logos, are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, visit TabloTV.com.

● Tablo TV and GOVX Celebrate Those Who Serve: Tablo TV and GOVX continue their partnership this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.

GOVX, the members-only platform serving U.S. military personnel, veterans, first responders, emergency medical professionals and government employees, provides exclusive access to premium brands and special pricing for those who serve.

Tablo TV and GOVX will continue to build on their new partnership this weekend, celebrating military members, veterans and their families through an exclusive offer for the military community.

Following the successful launch during the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 on June 20, eligible GOVX members can receive $30 off the Tablo Total System, making it even easier to enjoy free over-the-air television at home.

GOVX will have a prominent presence this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, featured on the hood of Ryan Ellis’ No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet for the Cuervo 300.

● Tablo Gives Fans More Ways to Watch NASCAR: As a valued partner of Ellis and Young’s Motorsports, NASCAR fans have even more ways to watch and record racing action with Tablo.

Fourth-generation Tablo DVR owners can now access and record The NASCAR Channel, featuring 24/7 free programming, including classic races, delayed broadcasts of the current season, select live events, NASCAR Studios original content, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive.

The addition brings Tablo’s lineup to 106 free streaming channels, complementing its ability to watch and record free local broadcast television with a TV antenna through its whole-home DVR platform.

● Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with Tablo: With the world’s biggest soccer tournament underway, Tablo TV offers fans an easy and affordable way to watch live matches from official broadcast partners FOX and Telemundo — all without a monthly subscription.

With a one-time device purchase, a TV antenna and the free Tablo TV app, viewers can watch, pause, record and stream FIFA World Cup 2026™ action alongside local broadcast favorites from NBC, CBS, ABC, ION and The CW on compatible devices throughout their home.

Whether you’re cheering on your favorite nation, catching every NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on The CW or enjoying your favorite local programming, Tablo makes it simple to bring America’s biggest sporting events and entertainment home for free.

● Glad to Have Your Local Support: As the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway for one of the most anticipated races of the season, Young’s Motorsports and Ryan Ellis are pleased to welcome Larson Steel Products as an associate marketing partner.

Larson Steel Products in Joliet, IL, is a family-owned metal fabrication and supply business. Founded by Mark and Sarah Larson, they specialize in custom steel fabrication, cutting, painting, and direct steel sales for clients ranging from small local businesses to major industrial operations

● Ryan Ellis O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway Stats: Saturday’s battle in the Windy City will mark Ellis’s fourth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at the 1.5-mile Joliet, Illinois, racetrack.

In his previous three outings at Chicagoland Speedway, Ellis delivered a track-best finish of 27th after starting 33rd in the 2016 edition of the Drive for Safety 300 while driving for Rick Ware Racing. Overall, he holds an average NOAPS finish of 34.3 at the popular racing venue.

This weekend, the NASCAR national series returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since the 2019 season, renewing one of the sport’s most anticipated venues for a special Independence Day triple-header under the lights.

The action begins Friday, July 3, with the ARCA Menards Series Ashley Furniture 150, before the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series celebrates America’s 250th Independence Day with the Cuervo 300 on Saturday evening. The weekend concludes Sunday night with the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400, capping an exciting holiday weekend of racing.

Located just outside Chicago in Joliet, Illinois, Chicagoland Speedway has produced some of NASCAR’s most memorable finishes, thanks to its wide racing surface, progressive banking and multiple racing grooves that encourage side-by-side competition.

The 1.5-mile tri-oval rewards patience, consistency and long-run speed, while changing track conditions throughout the evening challenge drivers and crew chiefs to make the right adjustments.

As the sun sets and temperatures ease, handling becomes increasingly important, placing an added emphasis on communication and strategy throughout the race.

Unlike road courses or short tracks, Chicagoland’s intermediate layout allows drivers to search for grip across the racing surface, creating opportunities for thrilling battles from the green flag to the checkered flag.

With the eyes of the motorsports world focused on NASCAR’s long-awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, Ryan Ellis and Young’s Motorsports will look to capitalize on the opportunity as the No. 02 team continues its push toward the second half of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season.

For Ellis and Young’s Motorsports, Chicagoland Speedway represents another opportunity to put together a complete weekend, build on recent momentum and continue gaining valuable points as the regular season roars towards its final stretch.

● Ryan Ellis NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Chicagoland, Ellis has 183 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races to his credit, earning a career-best sixth-place finish after starting 32nd in the 2026 edition of the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for Young’s Motorsports.

Since his 2012 debut, Ellis has averaged a 26.6 finish in series competition, including the past three seasons running full-time.

● Sonoma Raceway | Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250 Race Recap: The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series concluded its road course schedule for the 2026 season with the Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, where Ryan Ellis and the Young’s Motorsports team delivered another solid performance on a road course.

The No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet team continued to show speed throughout the weekend, posting a strong practice effort before qualifying 29th on speed in time trials.

From the drop of the green flag, Ellis steadily worked his way forward and, despite varying pit strategies throughout the race, remained in contention for a strong top-20 finish.

When the checkered flag waved, Ellis crossed the finish line in 23rd aboard the No. 02 Sweetwater Construction Chevrolet, giving the team its best road-course finish of the season.

With the road course portion of the schedule now complete and the second half of the 2026 season underway, Ellis and Young’s Motorsports shift their focus to NASCAR’s long-awaited return to Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway, for the first time since 2019, is looking to carry the momentum from Sonoma into one of the season’s most anticipated race weekends.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Ryan Ellis as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief, engineer and industry veteran Eddie Troconis.

On Saturday, Troconis will call his 41st NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race from atop the pit box. In his previous 40 starts, he has recorded two top-10 finishes, most recently in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

The season’s 20th race will mark Ellis’ first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at Chicagoland Speedway.

Troconis, however, brings valuable experience to the 1.5-mile oval.

As a crew chief in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, he has made four starts at Chicagoland, earning two top-five and three top-10 finishes, including a career-best track result of second with Ben Rhodes in the 2018 Overton’s 225 while leading ThorSport Racing.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Overview at Chicagoland Speedway: This weekend’s Cuervo 300 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ first two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway, the wide, progressive-banked intermediate track just outside Chicago making its first appearance on NASCAR’s national series schedule since 2019.

While the organization has no previous NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series experience at Chicagoland to add to its growing résumé, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization also brings valuable experience to Chicagoland through its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program.

Since 2013, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team has made 10 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Chicagoland Speedway, highlighted by a track-best ninth-place finish with Austin Hill in the 2018 Overton’s 225.

ARCA Menards Series winner Gus Dean also gave the organization its best qualifying effort at Chicagoland, starting 12th in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ final event at the track, the 2019 Camping World 225.

Across its 10 Truck Series starts at Chicagoland, Young’s Motorsports owns an average starting position of 17.0 and an average finishing position of 15.3, providing a solid foundation as the organization returns to one of NASCAR’s premier intermediate speedways.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 104 starts and earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes while maintaining an average starting position of 27.5 and an average finish of 25.0.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Ryan Ellis, please visit ryanellisracing.com, like him on Facebook (Ryan Ellis), and follow him on Instagram (@ryanellisracing), TikTok (@ryanellisracing), and X | Twitter (@ryanellisracing).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Ryan Ellis Quoteboard:

On Sonoma Raceway: “Sonoma is a fun challenge and one of the most unique tracks we visit all season. Road course racing always puts an emphasis on execution, and that’s something our team has continued to improve on.

“We’ve had some speed lately, so hopefully we can put together a complete weekend and come away with a result that reflects the effort everyone at Young’s Motorsports is putting in.”

On Keys to Success at Sonoma Raceway: “Sonoma is all about execution. You have to be disciplined in the braking zones, take care of your tires and avoid making mistakes because they can be really costly there.

“Track position is always important, but so is staying on top of adjustments throughout the weekend. If we can maximize our speed, keep the fenders on it and put ourselves in the right spot late in the race, I think we’ll have a solid opportunity to put together a good result.”

On Goals for Sonoma Raceway: “The goal every weekend is to maximize what we’ve got and come away with the best finish possible. We’ve had some strong runs recently that were interrupted by things outside of our control, so hopefully Sonoma gives us the chance to put together a clean race, stay on the lead lap and show what this No. 02 team is capable of.”

On the Continued Partnership with Sweetwater Construction at Sonoma Raceway: “It’s great to have Sweetwater Construction back with us at Sonoma Raceway.

“Partnerships like this are what make it possible for us to compete each weekend, and we’re grateful for their continued support of our team.

“We’re looking forward to another opportunity to showcase their brand and hopefully put together a strong run for everyone involved.”

On Being Part of a Historic Weekend at Naval Base Coronado: “It was a privilege to be part of such a historic weekend at Naval Base Coronado. The atmosphere was unlike anything we’ve experienced, and you could really feel the significance of celebrating the Navy’s 250th birthday.

“Even though our race didn’t end the way we hoped, it’s something I’ll always be proud to have been part of, and I think everyone involved helped make it a memorable event for NASCAR.”

On Goals for Reminder of 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Season: “Our goals for the remainder of the season are pretty straightforward.

“We want to continue building on the speed we’ve shown recently, execute more consistently, and put ourselves in a position to capitalize on opportunities when they come. We’ve had several races where our speed has been better than the final result, so the focus now is on turning that potential into finishes.

“Everyone at Young’s Motorsports has continued to work hard and make improvements throughout the year, and if we can keep qualifying well, stay out of trouble and execute throughout the race, I believe we can close out the season with some of our strongest performances of the year and earn results that truly reflect the effort that’s gone into this program.”

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Garrett Smithley

Primary Partner(s): BLH Creations — Trophy Tractor

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2026 Driver Points Position: 33rd

2026 Owner Points Position: 33rd

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Three, Driven Forward: Young’s Motorsports continues its campaign in the newly rebranded NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, looking to build momentum with its expanding two-car effort as the season rolls on at Sonoma Raceway this weekend.

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series veteran Garrett Smithley will make his debut with the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization this weekend, set to wheel the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro in the 20th race of the 33-race 2026 schedule.

● About Garrett: Garrett Smithley is a veteran NASCAR driver from Ligonier, Pennsylvania, who has built a reputation as one of the sport’s hardest-working and most versatile competitors.

Since making his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut in 2015, Smithley, 34, has amassed hundreds of starts across NASCAR’s top three national touring series, including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Throughout his career, he has competed for several organizations while earning respect for his perseverance, adaptability and ability to maximize every opportunity.

In addition to his driving duties, Smithley is known for his entrepreneurial approach to racing, actively helping secure sponsorships and promoting his partners both on and off the track.

A respected ambassador for the sport, he continues to compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series while engaging fans through digital content creation, streaming and social media, bringing an authentic and approachable personality to the NASCAR community.

● All-Aboard!: For the 20th of 33 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes BLH Creations as the primary partner aboard the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s 200-lap event at Chicagoland Speedway.

BLH Creations is a custom, made-to-order boutique store that creates a variety of personalized products. On social media, the small business is known for donating half of all proceeds from its mental health and suicide-awareness products to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

● Trophy-Like Service: In addition to BLH Creations, Trophy Tractor will serve as an associate marketing partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet for Chicagoland Speedway.

Trophy Tractor offers a cost-effective alternative to the purchase and rental of new equipment with quality, low-hour used equipment.

We specialize in the sale and rental of haul trucks, loaders, dozers, scrapers, excavators, compactors, graders, and water equipment. Trophy Tractor serves mines, quarries and contractors around the world.

We maintain a multi-million dollar inventory of new, low-hour, and reconditioned equipment.

Visit their website at trophytractor.com.

● Garrett Smithley O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway Stats: Saturday’s battle in the Windy City will mark Smithley’s fifth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at the 1.5-mile Joliet, Illinois, racetrack.

In his previous four outings at Chicagoland Speedway, Smithley delivered a track-best finish of 19th twice, most recently after starting 25th in the 2018 edition of the Overton’s 300 while driving for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller.

This weekend, the NASCAR national series returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since the 2019 season, renewing one of the sport’s most anticipated venues for a special Independence Day triple-header under the lights.

The action begins Friday, July 3, with the ARCA Menards Series Ashley Furniture 150, before the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series celebrates America’s 250th Independence Day with the Cuervo 300 on Saturday evening. The weekend concludes Sunday night with the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400, capping an exciting holiday weekend of racing.

Located just outside Chicago in Joliet, Illinois, Chicagoland Speedway has produced some of NASCAR’s most memorable finishes, thanks to its wide racing surface, progressive banking and multiple racing grooves that encourage side-by-side competition.

The 1.5-mile tri-oval rewards patience, consistency and long-run speed, while changing track conditions throughout the evening challenge drivers and crew chiefs to make the right adjustments.

As the sun sets and temperatures ease, handling becomes increasingly important, placing an added emphasis on communication and strategy throughout the race.

Unlike road courses or short tracks, Chicagoland’s intermediate layout allows drivers to search for grip across the racing surface, creating opportunities for thrilling battles from the green flag to the checkered flag.

With the eyes of the motorsports world focused on NASCAR’s long-awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, Garrett Smithley and the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team will look to put together a strong performance in one of the season’s marquee events and continue building the team’s notebook for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.

● Garrett Smithley NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Chicagoland, Smithley has 215 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races to his credit, earning a career-best fifth-place finish after starting 25th in the 2018 edition of the PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller.

Since his 2015 debut, Smithley has averaged a 25.2 finish in series competition, with one top-five and six top-10 efforts overall.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Smithley as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday, he will be the crew chief in his 181st NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. In his previous 180 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.

The season’s 20th race will be his second tango at Chicagoland Speedway as crew chief in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

In 2019, Abbott guided veteran driver Jeremy Clements to a solid 13th-place finish in the Camping World 300.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Overview at Chicagoland Speedway: This weekend’s Cuervo 300 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ first two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway, the wide, progressive-banked intermediate track just outside Chicago making its first appearance on NASCAR’s national series schedule since 2019.

While the organization has no previous NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series experience at Chicagoland to add to its growing résumé, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization also brings valuable experience to Chicagoland through its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program.

Since 2013, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team has made 10 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Chicagoland Speedway, highlighted by a track-best ninth-place finish with Austin Hill in the 2018 Overton’s 225.

ARCA Menards Series winner Gus Dean also gave the organization its best qualifying effort at Chicagoland, starting 12th in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ final event at the track, the 2019 Camping World 225.

Across its 10 Truck Series starts at Chicagoland, Young’s Motorsports owns an average starting position of 17.0 and an average finishing position of 15.3, providing a solid foundation as the organization returns to one of NASCAR’s premier intermediate speedways.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 104 starts and earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes while maintaining an average starting position of 27.5 and an average finish of 25.0.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Garrett Smithley, please like him on Facebook (Garrett Smithley), follow him on Instagram (@garrettsmithley), TikTok (@garrettsmithley) and X | Twitter (@GarrettSmithley).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Garrett Smithley Quoteboard:

On Chicagoland Speedway: “It’s exciting to see Chicagoland Speedway back on the schedule. It’s a place that many drivers and fans have wanted to see return, so being part of NASCAR’s first race back there is pretty special. The goal is to make the most of the opportunity, work closely with the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team all weekend, and put ourselves in position for a strong finish.”

On Keys to Success at Chicagoland Speedway: “Success at Chicagoland comes down to execution from start to finish. It’s a place where you’ve got to stay ahead of the track as it changes, manage your tires over a long run, and keep making the car better every time you come to pit road.

“Communication with the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team will be critical because everyone has to do their job, from unloading with a good baseline to making the right adjustments throughout the race.

“If we can stay out of trouble, keep ourselves in position, and execute when it matters most, I think we’ll have a great opportunity to come away with a strong finish.”

On Goals for Chicagoland Speedway: “Any time you get the opportunity to drive in this series, you want to make the most of it. My goal is to give the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports team solid feedback, race smart, avoid mistakes, and put together a finish that reflects the effort everyone puts into these cars each week.”

On Racing During America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration: “It’s always an honor to race on Independence Day weekend, but this year carries even more meaning as our country celebrates its 250th anniversary.

“It’s a chance to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and recognize the men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect them. Hopefully we can put on a great show for the fans and be part of a memorable weekend.”

On NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Opportunity with Young’s Motorsports: “I’m grateful to Young’s Motorsports for the opportunity to drive the No. 42 this weekend. Every chance to compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is something you don’t take for granted, and I’m looking forward to working with everyone on the team.

“Hopefully we can put together a clean weekend, maximize our potential, and come away with a strong finish.”

Race Information:

The Cuervo 300 (200 laps | 300 miles) is the 20th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on the 2026 schedule. Practice will occur on Fri., July 3, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Qualifying will follow on race day, July 4, launching at 12:30 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag, shortly after 4:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. ET), with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (CT).

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview – Chicagoland

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Track: Chicagoland Speedway
Race: Cuervo 300
Date/Broadcast: Saturday; July 4, 2026 5:30 P.M. ET
TV: CW Network
Radio: Performance Racing Network (PRN) – Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
Social Media: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport; Facebook, Instagram, and X

Racing in the Midwest – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Ready to Race at Chicagoland Speedway

Joliet, IL. (July 10, 2026) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport travels to Joliet, Illinois this weekend to race at Chicagoland Speedway in the Cuervo 300.

The mile and a half race track makes its return to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) schedule for the first time since June 2019.

The team will field three Chevrolets this weekend: Jeb Burton in the No. 27 Bommarito Automotive Group 250 Chevrolet, Blaine Perkins in the No. 31 GFL Environmental Chevrolet, and Rajah Caruth in the No. 32 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet.

Car handling and an adequate setup will be vital as the track is known for its bumpy and worn out characteristics, that have made it a staple for action packed racing.

Jeb Burton arrives in returns to Chicagoland Speedway, a place where he has found success in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series where he achieved one pole position, two top-10s, one top five, and an average finish of seventh, in just two starts.

Burton will be sporting a patriotic paint scheme this fourth of July weekend in collaboration with Bommarito Automotive Group and their “Bommarito 250 July Savings” program.

“I’m excited to go back to Chicagoland as I’ve run well there before in two truck series races. (I) got a pole there in trucks, and it’s a fun, wore-out mile and a half. I feel like our mile and a half stuff has been decent. At Charlotte we were a top-15 car, so hopefully we can go there and have a good day. We’ve got the fourth of July colors on the car with Bommarito Automotive Group, so hopefully we can get some TV time and run good.”

Blaine Perkins will be making his first career start at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend. Perkins currently sits 22nd in the NOAPS standings, and looks to rebound after being involved in an incident the previous weekend at Sonoma Raceway.

“Excited to get to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend with GFL Environmental on the car. It’s going to be a real good weekend with the fourth of July. Hoping to have a big bounce back weekend from Sonoma and I feel like Chicagoland should be a good track for us.”

Rajah Caruth enters his ninth start with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport currently sitting fourteenth in the NOAPS driver standings. In his first full time season in NOAPS, the Washington D.C. native has an average finish of 21st, to go along with six top-10s finishes and one top five finish. Caruth aims to have a strong performance to remain in the hunt to make “The Chase” (postseason).

“It should be a fun race for us on the fourth of July. It’ll be really hot. I’m excited to get back in the No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport. Hopefully it’s a solid weekend for us. Chicagoland is a new track for me in real life, but I’ve raced probably thousands of laps on that track in iRacing over the years. We’ll see how much that translates to this weekend. I’m very thankful to be representing the Hendrick colors with Ricky Hendrick’s paint scheme and Hendrick Automotive Group’s 50th anniversary, so we’ll have a strong weekend, a strong effort for sure, and hopefully the results reflect that.”
About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport was built from the ground up, fueled by passion, persistence, and a bold vision for what an independent NASCAR team could become. Founded by driver and owner Jordan Anderson, the organization has grown from a grassroots operation hauling a single truck across the country into a competitive multi-car NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team through a pivotal partnership with St. Louis automotive dealer John Bommarito. Along the way, the team has earned wins, poles, and a reputation for grit, growth, and opportunity within the NASCAR garage. Today, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is investing in talent, innovation, and culture to challenge the status quo and build a new kind of racing legacy.

The hauler drivers for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport drove a total of 5,670 miles as they completed the NASCAR “Caliofrnia Swing.” The trip started at the team race shop in Statesville, North Carolina with stops in San Diego, California and Sonoma, California. A special thank you goes out to our partners at Capital City Towing, AJ Transport, and to all of the hauler drivers for completing the trip.

Get your Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport merchandise at the all new official team store! Visit jordanandersonracing.com to place your order today!

HSR NASCAR Classic Presented by Goodyear Brings 30-Plus Historic Stock Cars to Le Mans Classic Legend in HSR’s Overseas Debut

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Livestream Coverage for First Two of the Three Races NASCAR Classic Races July 4th Holiday Weekend Saturday and Sunday on the HSR YouTube Channel and the IMSA YouTube Channel

LE MANS, France (July 2, 2026) – Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) takes its racing heritage to one of motorsport’s most hallowed venues this weekend as the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear joins the Le Mans Classic Legend at Circuit de la Sarthe from July 3 – 5.

The event marks HSR’s first overseas race and will showcase more than 30 HSR Historic NASCAR stock cars on the same legendary French circuit that has hosted the 24 Hours of Le Mans for more than a century.

Two of the historic weekend’s three races will be livestreamed with English-speaking commentary and available on the HSR YouTube Channel and IMSA YouTube Channel. The first race broadcast window is 11 – 11:55 a.m. EDT on the 4th of July this Saturday. The second race streams on Sunday, July 5, at 3:55 – 4:50 a.m. EDT. The weekend’s third and final race later on Sunday will not be part of this weekend’s livestream programming schedule.

Numerous historically significant entries are set to compete in the full weekend celebration, which fittingly coincides with the Fourth of July Holiday and the yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The diverse field ranges from a Richard Petty-inspired 1966 No. 43 Plymouth Belvedere to more modern machinery retired from competition across NASCAR’s umbrella of major series.

Several legacies will be honored across the grid as Victor Corda and Chris Stillwell each campaign 2009 Ford Mustangs with lineage to the late Greg Biffle, while Michael Parsons will be behind the wheel of the iconic black No. 3 Goodwrench Chevrolet Lumina, a chassis driven by, “The Intimidator,” Dale Earnhardt Sr. from 1992 to 1994 with Richard Childress Racing.

For Corda, the opportunity to compete at Le Mans with his family during a milestone weekend for both NASCAR and the United States is one he doesn’t take for granted.

“It’s an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Corda, who races with Cobra Automotive in his ex-Roush Fenway Racing 2009 No. 60 Ford Mustang. “I don’t think that I’ll ever have the opportunity again. We decided it would be the thing to do. I’m very lucky my wife Erica is going to come out and crew for me, and my son Kyle and his fiancée Hannah are coming out to help. It’s a pretty exciting, pretty aggressive schedule and pretty neat event. It’s July 4th weekend as well. It’s the 250th birthday of America. So, you get to Le Mans on the 250th birthday of America where NASCAR has become so synonymous here in the States. I think that was an interesting piece of it for us too that made it exciting. And I’m really looking forward to it.”

2026 NASCAR Hall of Famer and 2004 Cup Series Champion Kurt Busch is set to make his Le Mans racing debut in the HSR NASCAR Classic aboard his NEMCO-prepared 2020 No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet Camaro, a former Chip Ganassi Racing machine Busch raced in its prime.

“For me, it’s getting those juices flowing, grabbing gears, feeling the speed and the energy of the car again,” Busch said. “With HSR, I didn’t know about it and started doing some research. I had a Goodyear tire test, and a guy from HSR came up and said, ‘You’re going to Le Mans this year.’ I said, ‘What? How do you get to Le Mans? What are you guys doing?’ He said, ‘We’re shipping as many cars as we can to Le Mans.’ I’m like, ‘I have a car. Let’s go.'”

Former Pro Football lineman Scott Dolfi will also pilot a former Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Truck from 2016, originally driven by John Hunter Nemechek, helping honor the legacy and impact of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.

Beyond honoring the sport’s legends, the field also pays tribute to NASCAR’s history at Le Mans. The former Donlavey Racing No. 90 1976 Ford Torino is the same car that served as one of two original NASCAR entries in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 50 years ago. Jean Algernas will continue the car’s legacy behind the wheel this weekend as HSR celebrates the 50th anniversary of NASCAR’s first appearance at the famed French circuit.

The evolution of NASCAR’s Le Mans journey wouldn’t be complete without a tribute to the sanctioning body’s groundbreaking Garage 56 entry from 2023. Leading that connection between past and present is JC France who pilots a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro carrying the same Garage 56 livery that Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller drove at Le Mans in 2023.

From history to Hollywood, a trio of “Talladega Nights” inspired entries will take to the grid to honor the 20th anniversary of the 2006 film. Stock Car road-racing specialist Ryan Gemmell will drive the No. 55 Perrier 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo used by Sacha Baron Cohen, who portrayed Jean Girard, during the filming of the blockbuster comedy.

Joining Gemmell are 1992 NASCAR Busch Series champion “Front Row” Joe Nemechek, who will pilot the Cal Naughton Jr.-inspired No. 47 Old Spice 2006 Toyota Camry honoring the character portrayed by John C. Reilly, and HSR and IMSA President John Doonan, who will take the wheel of the iconic Wonder Bread 2006 No. 26 Toyota Camry made famous by Ricky Bobby, portrayed by Will Ferrell.

The action kicks off Friday, July 3, with the first official qualifying session at 10:20 a.m. local time (4:20 a.m. EDT). Qualifying concludes Friday at 6:20 p.m. local time (12:20 p.m. EDT), ahead of Saturday, July 4, which features the first of three races at 5:10 p.m. local time (11:10 a.m. EDT). The weekend concludes Sunday, July 5, with Race 2 at 10:25 a.m. local time (4:25 a.m. EDT) and Race 3 at 3:25 p.m. local time (9:25 a.m. EDT).

The entry list for the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear Le Mans Classic Legend is available by clicking here. Additional information, including the provisional event schedule, event ticket purchases and more can be found at the official HSR NASCAR Classic Le Mans Classic Legend Event Page by clicking here.

About HSR: Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) is the premier vintage and historic racing series in North America. It was formed in the mid-1970s with an inaugural event at Road Atlanta and became a part of International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) in 2022. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate and enjoy the racing cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions

eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen International and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/, on Twitter X @HSR_race and on Instagram @HistoricSportscarRacing.

The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid continues its Fourth of July traditions this weekend

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Annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES event features many fan experiences to celebrate America 250

LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 2, 2026) – On-track action begins tomorrow (July 3) at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Ohio’s biggest racing event, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid. This spectacular Fourth of July weekend celebrating America’s 250th birthday will feature a kickoff party later today, camping activities, fireworks show, movie on site, 10 total races and more.

The stars and cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES headline the three-day spectacle, racing for the 43rd time on the legendary 2.258-mile, 13-turn road course in Lexington, Ohio. The competitive field of INDYCAR drivers will feature multiple Ohio connections including two entries from Pataskala, Ohio-based Meyer Shank Racing (MSR), Marcus Armstrong and 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, and Columbus, Ohio’s hometown favorite Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

Seven-time Mid-Ohio winner, and six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion, Scott Dixon, heads to Mid-Ohio hopeful for back-to-back wins as last year’s race winner. Dixon, nicknamed “Mr. Mid-Ohio”, is the record holder as Mid-Ohio’s winningest INDYCAR driver.

“The fan experience at Mid-Ohio has always been exceptional,” said Scott Dixon. “I think it’s a very family atmosphere, a lot of people camping. It’s motorhomes, tents and all of that kind of stuff. I don’t know, I just love it. Even after the track stuff, you can hang out with a lot of different people and just talk and catch up. It has a more laid-back Midwest style to it which is pretty cool.”

Alex Palou, current NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader by 60 points and four-time series champion, will again be one of the favorites at Mid-Ohio. Palou, pilot of the No. 10 OpenAI Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, tallied a victory at Mid-Ohio in 2023 and has finished second three times including the last two years.

Off-track race weekend fan experiences begin later this afternoon (July 2) with a kickoff party at The Local @ 97 in downtown Lexington, Ohio (58 OH-97) from 4:30 – 7 p.m. ET. The gathering will feature appearances by Armstrong, Dixon, Romain Grosjean, Rahal and Rosenqvist, plus Meyer Shank Racing co-owner Michael Shank. Attendees can partake in food and beverage specials, enjoy live music from Ryan Otis Bandy and check out the official INDYCAR show car on display.

Fourth of July celebrations begin at the track on Friday evening starting with a campers golf cart parade where weekend campers can decorate their golf carts or side-by-sides in patriotic red, white and blue and then take a lap of the 13-turn road course. After a trip around the track, shortly after dusk (sunset is 9:05 p.m. ET), ticket holders can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show over the Mid-Ohio grounds.

On Saturday (July 4) after INDYCAR qualifying, late in the afternoon, the Camping with Honda tradition continues as Honda-powered NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers will tour the trackside camping areas to meet fans and check out the festive, patriotic campsite decor. At 7 p.m. ET, campers and ticketed guests are invited to head to the “Esses” spectator mound to watch the 2025 hit “Superman” on the big screen positioned between Turns 4 and 5.

On Sunday (July 5), fans can get involved in INDYCAR pre-race festivities by participating in the Fan Grid Walk from 11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. ET, an opportunity to get up close to the cars on pit lane before the race begins. The command for drivers to start their engines is at 12:45 p.m. ET, followed by the green flag waving over the 25-car field by honorary starter and four-time U.S. Olympian Kendell Coyne Schofield at 12:52 p.m. ET. The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid airs live on FOX with national broadcast coverage beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Weekend tickets offer the best value when attending an event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Daily tickets and Pit and Paddock Passes are also available. Tickets are $10 additional when purchased at the gate. All the ticket options and pricing are posted online at midohio.com. Follow the event on social media with #Honda200.

About Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course:

A comprehensive motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course sits on 380 acres and features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary race track configurations: 2.4-mile, 15-turn or 2.258-mile, 13-turn layout. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the natural terrain road course is commonly referred to as the “Most Competitive in the U.S.” and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally-sanctioned race events for amateur, club and professional drivers and riders. It is also home to The Mid-Ohio School, featuring over 20 driving and riding courses, for teenagers to professional racers using Honda vehicles. Opened in 1962, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has been owned and operated by Green Savoree Mid-Ohio, LLC since 2011, just the raceway’s third private ownership group in its history.

For more information, visit midohio.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page at @MidOhioSportsCarCourse or follow updates on X at @Mid_Ohio and Instagram at @officialmidohio.

RCR Race Preview: Chicagoland Speedway

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Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway… Richard Childress Racing has two wins among 58 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway. As a rookie, Kevin Harvick brought the Welcome, North Carolina organization to Victory Lane in the track’s inaugural Cup Series race in 2001, leading a race-high 113 laps en route to victory. The Bakersfield, California native backed up his performance the following year, leading the final 25 laps of the 2002 race to finish ahead of NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon by 0.812 seconds after starting the race 32nd. RCR has earned 10 top-five and 20 top-10 finishes in Cup Series competition at the track and has two pole awards. Austin Dillon won the pole for the Cup Series’ most recent appearance to Chicagoland Speedway in 2019.

Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Chicagoland Speedway… Richard Childress Racing has 62 starts in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Chicagoland Speedway, acquiring four wins. Elliott Sadler brought RCR their most recent victory at the Illinois oval in 2012, leading 35 laps, including the final 32, en route to Victory Lane. Harvick accounted for two of RCR’s wins (2005, 2007), while Johnny Sauter delivered both his first career series win and RCR’s first victory at Chicagoland Speedway in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2002.

Spotlight on Patriotism: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary in Washington, D.C… Richard Childress and Austin Dillon spoke on a panel moderated by acting United States Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling this week to discuss the unique role motorsports has played in U.S. history. The “Horsepower in America” panel also featured NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell and GM Vice President for Performance and Motorsports Jim Campbell as part of the Great American State Fair. RCR, in particular, has built a lasting legacy through motorsports, with more than 200 victories, 17 championships, and numerous civic and philanthropic contributions to communities across America.

Tickets to the 2026 Carolina Cowboys Home Stand Are Available Now… The Carolina Cowboys, a professional team in the PBR Teams Series owned by Richard Childress and Jeff Broin with Austin Dillon serving as the team’s general manager, are set to defend their PBR Teams Series Championship for the 2026 season beginning next week in Fort Collins, Colorado on July 11-12. The Cowboys host a talented roster with new additions featuring 2018 PBR Rookie of the Year and 2025 Challenger Series Champion Keyshawn Whitehorse, Elizmar Jeremias and Thiago Salgado. Don’t miss the Carolina Cowboys 2026 “Cowboy Days” home stand September 18-20 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tickets are on sale at PBR.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Catch Saturday’s Action… The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Chicagoland Speedway will be televised live on Saturday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET on The CW. The live radio broadcast can be heard on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Friday’s practice session at 4:30 p.m. ET, along with Saturday’s qualifying session at 2 p.m. ET, will be shown for free on The CW App.

Watch Us on TNT Sports… The NASCAR Cup Series’ eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway will be televised live on Sunday, July 5, beginning at 6 p.m. ET on TNT Sports. The race will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Friday’s practice session at 6 p.m. ET, along with Saturday’s qualifying session at 3 p.m. ET, will both be broadcast on truTV and Max. Ride shotgun all season long with live, in-car camera feeds and scanner audio with a paid subscription to Max as part of their NASCAR driver cam experience during the race.

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Dow Salute Veterans Aptiv Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway… Although this weekend marks the NASCAR Cup Series’ return to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, Austin Dillon has experience at the 1.5-mile track, having made six Cup Series starts there. He earned his best-finish of 10th in the Cup Series’ most recent race at the track in June 2019 after sitting on the pole.

Beyond the Cup Series… Dillon has competed in six NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races at the 1.5-mile track, acquiring an impressive average finish of 4.0 by earning five top-five finishes at the track and never finishing worse than sixth. The 2011 Truck Series champion has four career starts at Chicagoland in the Truck Series with two top-five and four top-10 finishes including a win in 2011.

Winner, Winner… Dillon won a NASCAR Truck Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in September 2011, the fourth of seven career victories in the series. The veteran racer took the lead with 14 laps remaining and won by an impressive 4.950 seconds over Kevin Harvick.

Honoring Veterans… As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Dow, RCR, Aptiv, and Team Rubicon are honoring those who have served our country through a special paint scheme for Dillon’s 2026 No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Aptiv Chevrolet. Continuing a 12-year legacy, this year’s design features the names of 1,438 veterans and active-duty service members, up from the 350+ names in 2015 when Dow and RCR began this initiative.

The car will also spotlight Dow’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VetNet) and Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) program, which provide veterans with support and career opportunities at Dow.But this paint scheme also represents commitments that go deeper than the hood. In addition to using their partnership as a platform to amplify their shared support of veterans and active-duty military members, Dow and RCR collaborate regularly to make the No. 3 car faster, safer and more precise. This year, another mobility partner has joined the fun. Long-standing Dow customer Aptiv is also featured on the hood for its own impactful Military Affinity Network. Dow and Aptiv have collaborated for 45 years on materials innovation to advance software-defined vehicles, autonomous safety systems and electrification. The No. 3 car will also spotlight Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization and Dow’s partner in disaster relief efforts. Ultimately, the 2026 No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet demonstrates how strong partnerships can accelerate innovation, strengthen communities and create lasting impact — on and off the race track. Stay up to date with Dow’s exciting developments at www.dow.com/sports, and follow them on X (@DowSports) and LinkedIn (Dow Sports Marketing Solutions).

Meet Dillon… On Sunday, July 5 at 1:15 p.m. Local Time, Dillon is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler located in the Fan Zone at Chicagoland Speedway. Stop by to meet Dillon and purchase new No. 3 gear.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:

What are your thoughts on returning to Chicagoland Speedway now that its back on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule?

“I can’t wait to get to Chicagoland Speedway. It’s been a solid mile-and-a-half track for us. I love the character the place has. It reminds me of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It reminds me of a big fast mile-and-a-half. I’m sure the asphalt is going to be worn a little differently, so looking forward to that practice session on Friday and trying to get through the bump in Turns 3 and 4. Last time, we did sit on the pole in 2019, so I’d love to be able to do that again this year.”

Austin Hill and the No. 33 zone x 7-Eleven Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway… Austin Hill will make his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend. In preparation for NASCAR’s return to the Joliet, Illinois facility, Hill has spent extensive time logging laps on the simulator and reviewing race footage. The 32-year-old has competed in three previous races at Chicagoland – two in the NASCAR Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series.

Did You Know? In his three prior starts at Chicagoland Speedway, Hill has never finished outside the top-10.

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Meet Hill… On Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m. Local Time, Hill is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler located in the Fan Zone at Chicagoland Speedway. Stop by to meet Hill prior to the green flag.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:

What impact will 50 minutes of practice have?

“50 minutes of practice in both series is going to be huge. We can make changes to the car, more than we traditionally can on standard weekends. It will be nice to go make a run, come in, and if you need to change a rear spring or front-end stuff, you have the option to open up your playbook. I think it will especially help on the Cup side with our zone x 7-Eleven Chevrolet, because we can try things to see if it works for my driving style. Right now, we are in a little box of going to the track each week with what the team already knows. We don’t want to go down a rabbit hole of trying something and then we’re stuck with it all weekend and run 30th.”

Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway… Jesse Love will make his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday. The young gun hopes to achieve his first win on a 1.5-mile oval.

Consistency Continues… Love’s average finish of 10.7 is fourth-best among full-time drivers in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Get to the Points… Love remains second in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver championship point standings, 207 points behind leader Justin Allgaier and six points ahead of third-place Corey Day.

About Whelen Engineering… Whelen Engineering is a family-owned company with a pioneering spirit and a passion to protect the lives of those who protect and serve others. The company mission is to provide industry-defining safety solutions around the world, while creating a community of problem-solvers who are inspired to push boundaries and continue our legacy of delivering ground-breaking innovation. As a global leader in the emergency warning industry, Whelen has been trusted to perform since 1952, when George Whelen III invented the first rotating aviation beacon. Whelen now encompasses two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Connecticut and New Hampshire with over 750,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing space and the largest design staff in the industry. Every part of every Whelen product is proudly designed and manufactured in America. We embrace quality as our foundation, and we celebrate innovative engineering in every product we produce.

Everyday Champion… You don’t have to wear a cape to be a hero. Sometimes, all it takes is a willingness to step forward, a commitment to others, and the determination to make a difference—day after day, year after year. That’s the spirit behind Whelen Engineering’s Everyday Champion program, which is now accepting nominations for 2026. Created to honor first responders and everyday citizens who rise to the occasion when it matters most, the program celebrates the quiet strength, compassion, and leadership that define true heroism. Each year, the Everyday Champion program recognizes those who go above and beyond – whether through a single act of heroism or a continued commitment to serving others. Past honorees have included law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedicine teams, and civilians whose actions made a life-saving difference.

Nominations are open from May 1 through August 14, 2026. Individuals can nominate a deserving hero by visiting whelen.com/everydaychampion and completing a brief submission form outlining their story. The selected 2026 Everyday Champion will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they will be honored during a special ceremony and inducted into the Whelen Hall of Champions. In addition, a generous donation will be made in their name to the charity of their choice.

Meet Love… On Saturday, July 4 at 2:05 p.m. Local Time, Love is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler located in the Fan Zone at Chicagoland Speedway. Stop by to meet Love and purchase new No. 2 gear.

JESSE LOVE QUOTE:

What are your thoughts heading to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in your career?

“I don’t know much about it as far as real life experiences. I’ve really enjoyed the track on the simulator and watching races there in the past. I’ve enjoyed learning a new track with some good character. To me it seems like your typical mile-and-a-half with all of the good things taken from each mile-and-a-half. It has the seams that affect the car like you would see at Darlington and it has the low grip, sliding around like Kansas and it has the shapes and the bumps kind of like Las Vegas and you can move around. The track’s been able to age which I don’t think has changed a whole lot. I’m looking forward to this weekend, anytime we go to a mile-and-a-half racetrack I’m excited.”

Austin Hill and the No. 21 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway… Austin Hill will make his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at Chicagoland Speedway this Saturday. While NASCAR returns to Chicagoland for the first time since 2019, Hill has prior experience at the Joliet, Illinois-based track. The Winston, Georgia native has competed in two NASCAR Truck Series races, earning a pair of top-10 results (best finish of fifth in 2019) and one pole position (2019). Hill has also participated in one ARCA Menards Series event, posting a 10th-place effort (2018).

Get to the Points… Hill remains fifth in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver championship standings. The 16-time Series winner is 247 points behind leader Justin Allgaier and 31 points behind fourth-place runner Sheldon Creed.

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AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:

Chicagoland Speedway has been compared to its sister-track, Kansas Speedway. Do you think that’s accurate?

“Yeah, I could see that. Kansas has a little more grip than Homestead-Miami or Darlington would have. The biggest difference at Chicagoland is the backstretch is curved, which is odd. Most tracks, the backstretch is completely straight. With it being curved, the way you enter into Turn 3 seems weird because you are turning right and following the wall. It should be a track that you can run bottom, middle, or top, which will create good racing. From everything that we’ve been told, the track surface itself is really rough. It has gotten rougher since the last time we ran there in 2019. I feel like it’s going to fit my driving style, with it being rough, bumpy, and low grip. Tire falloff is going to be big.”

RFK Racing – Chicagoland Speedway Advance

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Chicagoland Event Info:
Date: Sunday, July 5
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Joliet, Illinois
Format: 267 Laps, 400.5 Miles, Stages: 80-165-267
TV: TNT Sports
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 6 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (TruTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 2 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (TruTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 6 p.m. ET, Cup Race (TNT Sports, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The blast from the past famed Chicagoland Speedway returns hosting the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend for the 19th points race of the 2026 season.
  • The 1.5 mile Chicagoland Speedway hosted 19 Cup Series races between 2001-2019 but has not held a cup series race since 2019.
  • Brad Keselowski has 2 wins at Chicagoland and is one of three drivers in the current field to have won at the track,
  • The NASCAR In-Season Tournament continues this weekend at Chicago, with one remaining RFK Ford advancing into the “Sweet 16”. The second-round matchups are as follows:
  • No. 17 Chris Buescher vs No. 20 Christopher Bell

6 Team Info:
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Partner: Castrol / TravelCenters of America

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Body Guard

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: Mariano’s / Athletic Brewing

Keselowski at Chicagoland

Starts: 11
Wins: 2
Top-10s: 9
Poles: —

  • Keselowski is set to make his 12th start at the Chicagoland speedway.
  • In 11 Chicagoland races he has won twice and has finished outside the top-10 only twice, contributing to a remarkable average finish of 8.8
  • Keselowski is one of only three former Chicagoland winners in the field this week
  • Looking ahead: Keselowski is 2 positions below the Chase cut line, 25 points back with several tracks remaining in the regular season where he has been historically strong.

Buescher at Chicagoland
Starts: 4
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Buescher is set to make his 5th career start at Chicagoland Speedway.
  • In four previous starts he has an average finish of 23.8
  • This will be Buescher’s first Cup Series start at Chicagoland Speedway with RFK Racing
  • Buescher has made four O’Rielly Auto Parts Series starts at Chicagoland Speedway, never finishing worse than 12th establishing an 8th place average finish.
  • Looking ahead: Buescher is solidly contending for a Chase berth; 7th the standings, 129 points to the good.

Preece at Chicagoland

Starts: 1
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Preece will make his second Chicagoland Speedway start this weekend. In his only appearance at the 1.5 mile speedway, he started 22nd and finished 28th.
  • In the last ten races on 1.5 mile tracks, Preece ranks 9th among active drivers with an average finish of 14.4 (4 top-10 finishes)
  • Looking ahead: Preece is contending for a Chase berth, currently holding a qualifying position as he sits 15th in the standings, 13 points to the good.

RFK Historically at Chicagoland

  • RFK in Joliet: As an organization, RFK has made 73 Cup Series starts at Chicagoland Speedway with 1 pole, 17 top-10 finishes including six in the top-5.
  • Looking to Breakthrough: RFK Racing has not won at Chicagoland Speedway but has come close, finishing second three times. Carl Edwards (2010) and Matt Kenseth twice (2005 & 2007).
  • Throwing it Back: In 2007 Matt Kenseth led the most laps of the race (176/267), finishing second. Close behind was his teammate Carl Edwards finishing third.

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Sonoma: RFK Racing put on a show of determination at Sonoma Raceway, led by Ryan Preece’s eighth-place finish in the No. 60 Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Preece used strong strategy, fast pit stops and excellent long-run speed to record the team’s best finish of the day. Brad Keselowski rallied from 35th to 15th in the No. 6 Castrol /Les SchwabFord Mustang Dark Horse after charging through the field. Chris Buescher overcame handling challenges in the No. 17 Liverpool FC/Trimble Ford Mustang Dark Horse, with steady adjustments helping him recover for a 19th-place finish. Together, the three teams maximized their day with resilience and execution on the demanding Sonoma road course.

Points Standings: Buescher: 7th, Preece: 15th, Keselowski: 18th

Louis Foster to Drive the No. 76 Truck at Lime Rock Park

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This will be the Full-Time IndyCar Driver’s first race in NASCAR

Mooresville, NC (July 2, 2026) – It was officially announced today that Louis Foster will drive Freedom Racing Enterprises’ No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado at Lime Rock Park in his first-ever NASCAR national series race. Spencer Boyd, owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises, shared the news including that their shared partner, DROPLiGHT will be the primary sponsor on the truck.

“We’ve shown some great speed with our road course program this season,” noted Spencer Boyd the primary driver of the No. 76. “It was our goal this season to stay focused on the 76 this year while bringing road course talent to best showcase our abilities in building fast trucks. The schedules aligned so that we could execute this crossover with Louis at Lime Rock and we are proud to be the ones getting him his first drive in a NASCAR race truck.”

Louis Foster is a full-time racing car driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing piloting the No. 45 DROPLiGHT/Desnuda car in the NTT IndyCar Series. Louis, originally from Odiham in Hampshire, UK, is the son of former British Touring Car Championship racer Nick Foster. He claimed Rookie of the Year honors in his debut season with RLL.

Foster commented on his debut in NASCAR, “This is quite the exciting opportunity and a bit of a bucket list item for me personally. I like to run different circuits in iRacing and NASCAR vehicles are at the top of my list of fun things to drive. So when Spencer and DROPLiGHT reached out with this opportunity, it was a pretty easy ‘yes’ for me.”

DROPLiGHT, the engine behind many successful brands including Desnuda Organic Tequila, will debut the livery that appears in the NASCAR 26 console game for this race. DROPLiGHT is a cultural engine that builds brands, accelerates founders, and connects the worlds of racing, culture, and innovation under one pulse. DROPLiGHT is the primary sponsor for both Spencer Boyd and Louis Foster in 2026.

Joseph Anderson, CEO of DROPLiGHT, spoke of the partnership with both drivers, “These are type of partnerships we seek to build. Ones that push the envelopes of traditional thinking. Ones that seek innovative ways to advance our brands. We are delighted to have both Spencer and Louis on our crew and are eagerly anticipating this race in Connecticut.”

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race featuring Louis Foster in the No. 76 DROPLiGHT Chevrolet Silverado is on July 11, 2026 at Lime Rock Park. The race can be seen live on FS1 with coverage starting at 1pm ET.

Wood Brothers Racing – Race Week Briefing: Chicagoland Speedway

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Event: eero 400

Date/Time: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 6 p.m. ET

Location: Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Illinois

Layout: 1.5-Mile Oval

TV/Radio: TNT, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

As NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time since 2019, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team are set for a big weekend with primary partner eero, which also serves as the entitlement sponsor of Sunday’s eero 400.

“It’s going to be good to get back to Chicagoland,” Berry said. “It’s obviously a track we haven’t raced at in a while, so it’s great to see it back on the schedule.

“From everything we’ve heard and what we’ve seen, it looks like the facility is in great shape, and I think it’ll produce some good racing.

“It’s also a big weekend for our partner eero with them serving as the entitlement sponsor of the race, so we’d love to put together a good run for them.”

Adding to the significance of the weekend, the No. 21 Ford Mustang will sport a special patriotic paint scheme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

“We’ve got a really sharp patriotic paint scheme on the No. 21 Ford Mustang, and hopefully we can give everyone at eero a weekend they’ll be proud of,” Berry said.

As part of the eero 400 weekend festivities, Berry will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Saturday night’s Fourth of July game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Berry heads to Chicagoland with one previous NASCAR national series start at the 1.5-mile oval, where he finished 13th after starting 22nd in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in 2016.

Track activity begins with practice Friday at 6 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Both sessions will air live on truTV.

Sunday’s 267-lap eero 400 is scheduled to take the green flag shortly after 6 p.m. ET. Stage breaks are planned for Laps 80 and 165, with live television coverage provided by TNT.

Josh Berry

Age: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)

Hometown: Hendersonville, Tennessee

Crew Chief: Miles Stanley

IG: @joshberry88

X: @joshberry

About eero
eero was founded to make wifi and networking the way they should be—fast, reliable, secure, and, most importantly, easy to use. After introducing the first home mesh wifi system with a high-quality design that blends into its environment and technology that intuitively works behind the scenes, eero became known for sweating every single detail and delivering award-winning hardware and software for homes, businesses, communities, and service providers. Founded and headquartered in San Francisco in 2014, eero is an Amazon company. For more information, visit eero.com.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: CHICAGOLAND RACE PREVIEW

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LEGACY MOTOR CLUB:
CHICAGOLAND PRE-RACE ADVANCE
EVENT: eero 400
DATE: July 5, 2026
Race: NASCAR Cup Series 19 of 36
TRACK: Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. | 1.5-Mile Oval

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
NO. 42 RAID/DOLLAR TREE TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
JHN AT CHICAGOLAND: John Hunter Nemechek has made five NASCAR national series starts at Chicagoland Speedway. In the 2019 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, he started 15th and finished 11th. In his four starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, he has earned three top-10 finishes, including a race win in September 2015.

FIRST WIN AT CHICAGOLAND: Nemechek took home the checkered flag in the 2015 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Chicagoland, earning his first ever NASCAR national series win. He led two of 150 laps and won with an impressive 12.014 second margin of victory over Tyler Reddick.

JHN ON INTERMEDIATES: John Hunter Nemechek has 66 starts on intermediate tracks throughout his NASCAR Cup Series career. He has recorded eight top-10 finishes, with his best result of fourth coming from September 2025’s race at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

T-MACK AT CHICAGOLAND: Crew Chief Travis Mack has one NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at Chicagoland with Michael Annett. The duo started 16th and brought home a third-place finish and 25 laps led.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE:
“I’m excited to get back to an intermediate track, and I feel like Chicagoland will be a fun one. This place has always had a special place in my heart since it’s where I got my first Truck Series win in 2015. It will be interesting to see how things go with how rough the track is, but it will be good to have a full practice session on Friday. I’m ready to get back to an oval, and I feel like our intermediate program at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is our bread and butter. Looking forward to a good weekend in our Raid/Dollar Tree takeover No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE.”

TRAVIS MACK QUOTE:
“We’re coming off of a fourth-place finish at Pocono and a fast car in Michigan, so I’m super pumped about Chicagoland. No one has run the Next-Gen car here, so I feel like it’s an even-playing field this weekend. We’re continuing to build off of our intermediate program, and I’m feeling really good about what we can do come Sunday.”

ERIK JONES
NO. 43 UCHICAGO MEDICINE/ADVENTHEALTH TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
JONES CHICAGOLAND STATS: Erik Jones owns three NASCAR Cup Series starts at Chicagoland Speedway, where he earned two top-10 finishes. In July 2018, Jones started ninth and finished sixth to earn his best start at the 1.5-mile oval. He followed that up in June 2019 with a seventh-place finish after starting 21st. Jones has an additional five starts outside of the Cup Series – four in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and one in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Jones has two wins and three top-10s at Chicagoland. Meanwhile in his one and only Craftsman Truck Series start at the track, Jones started eighth and finished sixth in September 2015.

WINNER AT CHICAGOLAND: Jones already knows how to win at Chicagoland Speedway. In his impressive O’Reilly Auto Parts Series career, Jones earned two victories at the 1.5-mile oval. In June 2016, Jones started 11th and led 94 laps en route to a 1.958 second margin of victory over Ryan Blaney. He defended his win in September 2016 where he started fifth, led 10 laps, and bested Kyle Larson by .392 seconds.

ADVENTHEALTH AT BOLINGBROOK: On Wednesday evening prior to the Chicagoland race weekend, Jones joined AdventHealth in the Village of Bolingbrook just over an hour outside of downtown Chicago. UChicago Medicine and AdventHealth brought Jones out to meet the fans in a Fourth of July celebration. He signed autographs for over 200 fans to help promote the race.

JONES PROMOTES SKIN CANCER AWARENESS: Last weekend at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, the Erik Jones Foundation and Dollar Tree teamed up to pass out sunscreen to fans on property. Jones and his organization handed out over 4,000 units of sunscreen provided by Dollar Tree throughout the entire race weekend. Early cancer prevention is one of the three pillars of the Erik Jones Foundation. In years prior, Jones has passed out sunscreen samples to fans and industry members in addition to bringing skin checks to the track.

IN-SEASON CHALLENGE: By besting Joey Logano in last weekend’s race at Sonoma, Jones has advanced to the second round of the TNT In-Season Challenge. With just 13 laps to go in the race, the driver of the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE successfully passed his opponent and held him off in the final laps of the race. This weekend at Chicagoland, Jones will face off against the No. 11 of Denny Hamlin.

ALEXANDER AT CHICAGOLAND: Crew chief Justin Alexander has been on top of the box for three Cup Series races at Chicagoland Speedway. He earned a best finished of 16th in September 2017 with Austin Dillon after the duo started ninth. Alexander has one additional start in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Paul Menard where they finished ninth in September 2016.

ERIK JONES QUOTE:
“I’m looking forward to Chicagoland. When we went there years ago, I felt like I ran good there as a driver, and I think for us just as a team where we’re at and where we run well, a track like Chicagoland with a lot of character and roughness and high wear will be good for us. I hope it is, and also having a full practice is good for us having a real practice session as a two-car team is a big deal. Hopefully, it’s a place we’re going to perform well. We put ourselves in a decent spot after two road course races, and we’re looking forward to this next stretch of eight races on from Chicago to have a good shot trying to get in the Chase.”

JUSTIN ALEXANDER QUOTE:
“It’s great to be heading back to Chicagoland and back to an intermediate track. We’ve seen a lot of growth from our 43 team this season, and having a full practice session gives us a chance to fine tune the car and maximize what we’ve brought to the track. We haven’t been back to Chicagoland in many years, so the track surface will be a little bit of a curveball for everyone but with our performance on intermediates this year, we feel like we have a good starting point and plan to be fast off the truck. Now the west coast road course swing is over, I look forward to getting this team back into the rhythm we had so that we can continue to accumulate points and secure our spot in the Chase.”

CLUB MINUTES:
JJ AT CHICAGOLAND: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson owns 18 Cup Series starts at Chicagoland Speedway. While he never won there, he did earn eight top-fives and 12 top-10s. Johnson led a total of 705 laps at the 1.5-mile oval with a best finish of second, which he earned twice – July 2004 and September 2012. He has an additional two starts in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series where he won in July 2001 after starting sixth and leading 43 laps. He bested Mike Skinner by 4.932 seconds.

KENSETH CHICAGOLAND STATS: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB competition advisor and 2003 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Matt Kenseth has 17 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway. In total, he earned one win in September 2013, four top-fives, and nine top-10s. In 2013, he started 10th, led 89 laps, and crossed the finish line .749 seconds ahead of Kyle Busch. Kenseth has an additional nine starts at Chicagoland in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. He earned a best finish of second three times – July 2003, July 2007, and September 2015.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT:

Take a full walkthrough of the 2027 Newmar Essex used by Legacy Motor Club during the NASCAR season!

CLUB APPEARANCES:
On Saturday, July 4, John Hunter Nemechek will visit the trackside merchandise trailer for an autograph session at 12 p.m. local time. On Sunday, July 5, he will visit the Toyota merchandise trailer at 1:30 p.m. local time.

On Sunday, July 5, Erik Jones will visit the AdventHealth display in the fan zone at 1:45 p.m. local time for a Q&A session with the fans.

TUNE IN:
Fans can tune in to watch the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, July 5 at 6 p.m. EDT on TNT Sports, MAX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

KENNINGTON READY TO REBOUND AT MONTMAGNY

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July 2, 2026. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Dodge team return to NASCAR Canada Series competition this Saturday, July 4th, as the series heads to Autodrome Montmagny for a doubleheader event.

Located just outside Quebec City, the 3/8-mile oval has been a challenging and exciting stop on the NASCAR Canada schedule. During its first two years hosting series competition, Montmagny served as the season finale with a 250-lap event, but this season the format changes with two sprint-style races of 125 and 150 laps that will feature nonstop action from start to finish.

With no scheduled pit stops, strategy will take a back seat to speed, consistency, and execution.

Kennington enters the weekend looking to rebound after a frustrating outing at Riverside International Speedway last week. The #17 Castrol Dodge showed impressive speed throughout the weekend, but an early cut tire forced the team into a difficult situation and took away a chance at a strong finish.

Despite the setback, Kennington has plenty of confidence heading back to Montmagny. The veteran driver finished fifth at the track one year ago and has shown the pace needed to contend on this demanding oval.

“Montmagny is a tough track and has some challenges to find the right set up. With this being two sprint races there’s going to be no time to settle in you have to be on it right away,” said Kennington. We had a fast car last week and didn’t get the result we deserved, so we’re focused on putting together a complete weekend and bringing the Castrol Dodge home up front.”

Race Event Preview

Saturday July 4th Green Flag Race one 6:10PM Race two 8:10PM
Races five and six of 14 in 2026
This will be the third and fourth NASCAR Canada Series races at Autodrome Montmagny

The Track: 3/8-mile paved oval

Career Victories: 25

Most Recent Win: Riverside International Speedway, 2025

DJ Stat Nuggets
Scored a fifth-place finish in last year’s race.
Has finished in the top ten in both previous races at Autodrome Montmagny.
Finished in the top ten in all 12 races in 2025, the only competitor to do so.
The race will be Kennington’s 232nd consecutive NASCAR Canada Series start, the only driver to participate in every series event,

Career Victories: 25

Most Recent Win: Riverside International Raceway, 2025

Television Coverage
Race fans can watch the two races from the Autodrome Montmagny live beginning at 6PM ET on REV TV. Race highlights will also be shown on TSN, date and time TBD.

Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Dodge team on their official social media platforms:

Twitter www.twitter.com/@djkracing
Instagram www.instagram.com/djkracing
Website www.djkracing.ca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DJKenningtonRacing/

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