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What’s Next for Chicagoland Beyond 2026?
October 11, 2025 | Edition #421
👋 Hey, Motorhead!
It’s Saturday already, but there’s more to this weekend’s storyline than the Vegas race. The 2026 Cup schedule brings a lot of promise, including the return of some traditional ovals. But will that trend continue in the coming seasons?
With road course and street circuits attracting new fans, NASCAR is in a pickle which could force them into moving away from the traditional racetracks.
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Myth: The Top Teams Are Untouchable
Busted! Like every major sport, NASCAR also has its legacy teams like JGR, HMS, and Team Penske. However, that doesn’t mean no one can challenge them. Remember when Stewart-Haas Racing disrupted HMS’s dominance, and JGR became a giant in the last decade? Who can forget Furniture Row Racing and its exploits from 2017? Similarly, we now have the likes of 23XI Racing, Trackhouse Racing, and RFK Racing challenging the Big Three.
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