The Chicagoland Speedway was forcibly sent to sleep after completing its duties for the 2019 Cup Series season. Every year since, it has awaited its chance to return to mainstream competition and prove its worth to the naysayers.

NASCAR legend Mark Martin trolled his former teammate Jeff Gordon on a classic victory lane photo from Chicagoland Speedway on social media. In July 2009, Martin in Hendrick Motorsports' No.

NASCAR's 2026 schedule could see big changes, including Chicagoland's return, a San Diego debut, and shifting international and street races.

NASCAR is reportedly exploring a return to Chicagoland Speedway for the 2026 Cup Series championship, after the oval track was axed from the schedule ahead of the 2021 season. According to Sports Business Journal, NASCAR is seriously considering a return to Chicagoland next year, with fans calling for a return to the 1.5-mile oval track.

Denny Hamlin weighed in on the future of the Chicago Street Race amid speculation that it could be dropped from the Cup Series calendar.