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The NASCAR playoff chase continues this weekend with another high-stakes race. Fans and racing enthusiasts, get ready for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway.

GettyMADISON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 07: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald’s Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 07, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/

returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend with two national series set to compete at the 1.25-mile oval in Madison, Illinois. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes the track Saturday night, while the NASCAR Cup Series follows Sunday afternoon.

GettyMADISON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 06: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, and Aric Almirola, driver of the #19 Young Life Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/

The NASCAR Cup Seriesrace weekend at Gateway opens with Enjoy Illinois 300 practice and qualifying on Sept. 12.

NASCAR fans rejoice as it is once again time for the NASCAR Cup Series. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will feature the “Chase” for the cup in the final 14 races of the 2026 season, with one winner to take it all. As a reminder, this year is a return to the “Chase” method…

GettyDARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Xfinity Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/

GettyDARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 22: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/

GettyDARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 21: Brandon Jones, driver of the #20 Menards/Pelonis Toyota, and Parker Retzlaff, driver of the #99 South Carolina Outcast Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on March 21, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David…

The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship is officially here. Beginning with this weekend’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, 16 drivers will duke it out over a 10-race stretch. The driver with the most points at the conclusion of the 10 races will be crown the series champion.