Overview
- Van Gisbergen clocked a 90.085-second lap to win the Xfinity Series pole and an 89.656-second lap to top Cup qualifying in Chicago, marking the first weekend double since the Charlotte Roval in October 2024.
- He overtook teammate Connor Zilisch on a final restart to secure the Loop 110 Xfinity race victory in a two-lap shootout.
- Saturday’s sessions drew packed stands at Grant Park and reflect NASCAR’s growing push into urban street circuits to broaden its fan base.
- Sunday’s Grant Park 165 is set to start shortly after 2 p.m. ET and will air live on TNT, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
- Part-time contender Corey Heim was the standout casualty when Katherine Legge bumped him out of the Cup field during qualifying.