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Kyle Larson looks to break winless drought as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk JAY COHEN, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 3, 2026
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Key points He has a history of performing well on 1. 5-mile tracks, which gives him reason to be optimistic.
NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend. Kyle Larson, a driver for Hendrick Motorsports, is looking to break his winless drought. He has a history of performing well on 1.5-mile tracks, which gives him reason to be optimistic.
Larson's past performances at Chicagoland Speedway have been successful, with four top-five finishes. The track is a D-shaped oval circuit with bumpy asphalt.
Further details about the upcoming event and Larson's chances are available from the source, ValleyCentral.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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