CONCORD, N.C. - The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to the Chicago Street Course this Saturday and Sunday.
Hendrick Motorsports is one of two organizations to win on the streets of Chicago with Alex Bowman visiting victory lane last year. In just two races, the team has achieved three top fives and four top 10s, the most of any organization so far.
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Bowman won the rain-shortened race last year despite adverse conditions. He looks to run it back this year and lock himself into the playoffs.
Chase Elliott is riding high off a win last weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Dawsonville, Georgia, native has scored one top five on the Chicago Street Course. His teammate Kyle Larson also has a top-five result as well as a pole at the circuit.
William Byron finished eighth last season and has the best average finish of the group at 10.5. He will sport his new All-Pro paint scheme this week.
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Bowman and Elliott are still in the fight to win the NASCAR In-season Challenge and take home the $1 million. Elliott will be facing John Hunter Nemechek and Bowman will go up against Bubba Wallace this weekend.
Here is a look at the TV schedule for this upcoming week:
Where is NASCAR racing this weekend?
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series are racing on the Chicago Street Course this Saturday and Sunday.
Where is the Chicago Street Course?
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series race around Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.
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What time is the NASCAR race on today?
(All times listed in eastern time)
Saturday, July 5
- 10:30 a.m. - Xfinity practice, CW
- 11:35 - Xfinity qualifying, CW
- 1. p.m. - Cup Series practice, TruTV
- 2:10 - Cup Series qualifying, TruTV
- 4:30 - Xfinity race, CW
Sunday, July 6
- 2 p.m. - Cup Series race, TNT