Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Steve O'Donnell wants Chicagoland Speedway back on the 2027 NASCAR schedule

NASCAR executive Steve O’Donnell is reportedly interested in returning Chicagoland Speedway to the 2027 schedule. Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared that drivers overwhelmingly praised the track after its recent return, and O’Donnell expressed similar enthusiasm for its future inclusion. The Chicagoland event saw a sold-out crowd despite weather concerns, with attendance estimates ranging from 40,000 to 60,000.