SCHEDULE

Join us this July 3-5 for an unforgettable weekend in Joliet. Check the event schedule below and start organizing your trip to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland. The timetable is subject to change.

Thursday, Jul 2, 2026

• 9:00 AM – Camping Check-In Begins (Campgrounds)
• 3:30 PM – 10:30 PM – FREE continuous shuttle service to Joliet Race Fan Rally | Campers Only

Friday, Jul 3, 2026*

• 7:30 AM – ARCA Menards Series Hauler Enter (Infield Tunnel)
• 10:00 AM – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Hauler Enter (Infield Tunnel)
• 11:30 AM – Parking Lots Open (Parking Lots)
• 11:30 AM – NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Enter (Infield Tunnel)
• 12:30 PM – Gates & Fan Zone Open (Gates)
• 1:00 PM – ARCA Menards Series Practice (On Track)
• 2:35 PM – ARCA Menards Series Qualifying (On Track)
• 3:30 PM – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice (On Track)
• 5:00 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Practice (On Track)
• 7:00 PM – ASHLEY FURNITURE 150 | ARCA MENARDS SERIES RACE (On Track)
• POST-RACE – Nashville Electric Co. Concert (Champions Park)

Saturday, Jul 4, 2026

• 11:00 AM – Parking Lots Open (Parking Lots)
• 12:00 PM – Gates & Fan Zone Open (Gates)
• 1:00 PM – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying (On Track)
• 2:30 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (On Track)
• 4:30 PM – NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race (On Track)
• POST-RACE – Rebel Queens Concert (Champions Park)

Sunday, Jul 5, 2026

• 11:00 AM – Parking Lots Open (Parking Lots)
• 11:00 AM – Tram Service Begins
• 11:30 AM – Gates & Fan Zone Open (Gates & Fan Zone)
• TBD – Busch Light Summer Music Series presents Mitchell Tenpenny (Pre-Race Stage)
• 5:00 PM – EERO 400 | NASCAR CUP SERIES RACE (On Track)

About the NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of stock car racing in the United States. It features the most experienced drivers and best-funded teams, with a schedule of about 36 races across a variety of tracks, including superspeedways, road courses, and short tracks. The season ends with a playoff format involving 16 drivers, culminating in a four-driver race at Chicagoland. Iconic events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of the Cup calendar, and the series is known for its intense competition and large fan base.

About the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (before known as Xfinity Series) is NASCAR’s second-tier stock car racing series, positioned just below the premier Cup Series. It’s often viewed as a development league, helping up-and-coming drivers hone their skills before moving up – or offering a successful full-time arena for seasoned drivers.

About the ARCA Menards Series

The ARCA Menards Series is an American stock-car racing championship that operates as one of the main development levels beneath NASCAR’s top divisions. It has existed since 1953, when it was originally founded as the Midwest Association for Race Cars (MARC) by John Marcum, a former racer and colleague of Bill France Sr. The cars follow stock-car regulations similar in style to other NASCAR categories, using bodies based on manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota. Races are generally competitive and unpredictable, with a mix of emerging talent and experienced drivers who remain in the series long-term.