In Today's Track Talk - September 16

2026 Date Released for the 15th Anniversary of NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway

 NHRA announced that the 75th anniversary season schedule is set to include the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway on Oct. 2-4, 2026. 

Hamlin Wins NASCAR Cup Series Pole For Enjoy Illinois 300 Round of 16 Playoff Race

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin earned his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series Playoff pole in record fashion during Saturday’s qualifying for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Zilisch Wins Nu Way 200 Sauced By Blues Hog, NASCAR Xfinity Series Regular-Season Title

Rookie phenom Connor Zilisch of JR Motorsports earned his fourth consecutive victory from the pole en route to clinching the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season title in Saturday night’s Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Hamlin Wins Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Round of 16 Playoff Race

Joe Gibbs Racing flexed its muscle once again in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ opening Round of 16 as Denny Hamlin captured Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300   before a sellout crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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