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Motorsport
Nick DeGroot

Winners and losers from a thrilling NASCAR Cup return to Chicagoland

Next Gen cars raced at Chciagoland Speedway for the first time ever this weekend, and it was a truly thrilling race, even as the Toyotas once again prevailed over the field.

Hendrick Motorsports showed some might, and there was nonstop action throughout the field. It was also the first of three consecutive Sunday night races on the 2026 Cup schedule, really forcing teams to work hard to keep up with ever-changing track conditions.

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