NASCAR Cup Series to Return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2027
The NASCAR Cup Series will return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the 2027 season. However, races will not be held in downtown Chicago as they were previously.
Chicago, IL, August 18, 2026 —
The NASCAR Cup Series is scheduled to return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, for the 2027 season. This marks a shift from recent events held in downtown Chicago.
The decision to bring the Cup Series back to the Joliet track was confirmed, with the 2027 season set to feature races at Chicagoland Speedway. Details regarding specific dates and formats for the 2027 season at Chicagoland Speedway were not immediately available.
Previously, the NASCAR Cup Series held street races in downtown Chicago. These events, which began in 2023, took place on a temporary circuit around Grant Park. The future of street races in Chicago beyond the current schedule has not been detailed.
Chicagoland Speedway, located in Joliet, has been a long-standing venue for NASCAR racing. The track has hosted Cup Series events for many years, offering a traditional oval racing experience. Information regarding the specific configuration or any potential modifications to Chicagoland Speedway for the 2027 season was not provided.
The return to Chicagoland Speedway signifies a change in the series’ presence in the greater Chicago area. Further announcements regarding the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, including details about the Chicagoland Speedway event, are expected to be released by NASCAR in the future.
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