NASCAR makes its return to Chicagoland Speedway this year for the first time since 2019. The 1.5 mile track should provide some great racing this weekend as we have seen a lot of the races on the 1.5 mile tracks this year be some of the best racing in the Cup Series. The Cup race has 267 laps on the oval this weekend and with the track sitting dormant for several years the track has likely worn even more than when they last raced here.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads back to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in several years, bringing one of the more unique intermediate tracks on the schedule back into the spotlight. Chicagoland's 1.5-mile layout has always produced exciting racing with multiple grooves, long green-flag runs, and plenty of opportunities for drivers to search around the racetrack for grip. After sitting unused by NASCAR since 2019, the racing surface should continue to show

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for one of the most technical races of the season. Nestled in California wine country, Sonoma's twisting layout forces drivers to constantly manage elevation changes, braking zones, and varying corner speeds throughout a lap. Unlike oval racing, where rhythm often develops over long runs, Sonoma demands focus from start to finish with virtually no opportunity to relax behind the wheel.

The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to Sonoma Raceway for a race that often showcases some of the best pure road course driving talent in the garage. Sonoma's road course layout creates a challenge unlike anything drivers experience on the majority of the schedule, requiring constant shifting, aggressive braking, and precise car placement through every sector of the track.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the San Diego Naval Base for one of the most anticipated additions to the schedule. Unlike the traditional ovals that dominate the season, this temporary street-style circuit presents an entirely different challenge. Tight corners, heavy braking zones, limited runoff areas, and close concrete barriers leave little room for error as drivers navigate the unique layout.