NASCAR Chicagoland 2027 at Chicagoland Speedway: Joliet Race Weekend Guide

Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet is back in the spotlight for round 17 on Sunday 27 June 2027. The eero 400 is flagged on the schedule as an In-Season Challenge race, and this page explains the oval, the context, and how to approach a trip to the Chicago suburbs.

NASCAR Chicagoland: the eero 400 and the In-Season Challenge

The calendar marks this event as an In-Season Challenge race, a mid-summer element of the 2027 format. We do not have the full rules, so we will not describe them; the organiser should explain the details closer to the date. What is certain is the slot: Friday 25 June to Sunday 27 June, confirmed, as the seventeenth of 36 points rounds.

Chicagoland: Joliet's oval and the return to the calendar

Chicagoland Speedway opened in 2001 and has a 1.5-mile layout with a tri-oval frontstretch. It left the top-level calendar after the 2019 season and has now come back, which is good news for supporters in the Midwest. The racing is typical for an intermediate oval: a wide, smooth surface in which drivers search for a preferred groove and make passes when tyres begin to fade.

Seats at Chicagoland Speedway

You can look at current listings by using the Tickets button. When choosing, think about sun: June afternoons can be intense in the open stands. Seats along the frontstretch show pit lane and the finish line, giving a good view of the end of each run.

NASCAR Joliet: getting from Chicago to Joliet

Joliet lies about 45 miles south-west of downtown Chicago. Some fans drive, others combine rail and shuttle options, but traffic around the circuit can be slow on race day. Chicago itself provides hotels, food and sights, so many visitors treat the race as one part of a longer city break. Late June is warm and humid. For the previous round, see NASCAR Michigan; for the next, NASCAR Iowa. All rounds are listed on the NASCAR 2027 schedule.

NASCAR Chicagoland 2027: frequently asked questions

When is NASCAR Chicagoland 2027?

Sunday 27 June 2027, with the weekend starting on Friday 25 June.

What is the In-Season Challenge at NASCAR Chicagoland?

A feature marked on the 2027 schedule for this race; the organiser is expected to explain the details.

Are NASCAR Chicagoland 2027 tickets open?

Yes, listings are available through the Tickets button.

How far is Joliet from Chicago at Chicagoland?

About 45 miles south-west of the city centre.

Is Chicagoland a new track?

No, it opened in 2001, though it spent several seasons off the top-level calendar.

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