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Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
By Jay Cohen, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell on Sunday night in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series victory of the season.Briscoe was followed closely by Bell in the final laps on the 1.5-mile oval about 50 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. But Bell was unable to...
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Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who are NASCAR fans, Chase Briscoe's win at Chicagoland Speedway is a notable development in the racing season. While the speedway is located outside of Texas, the performance of certain drivers and manufacturers can have implications for local racing events and fan interest. The success of Toyota, which had seven cars in the top 10, may be of particular interest to local car enthusiasts and racing teams. Additionally, the fact that NASCAR returned to Chicagoland Speedway after a few years away may suggest that the organization is looking to expand its reach and engage with new fans, which could potentially lead to more racing events or promotions in the San Antonio area. As the season continues, Alamo Heights residents will likely be keeping an eye on the standings and watching to see how their favorite drivers and manufacturers perform.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell on Sunday night in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series victory of the season.Briscoe was followed closely by Bell in the final laps on the 1.5-mile oval about 50 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. But Bell was unable to...
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