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Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
By The Associated Press at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Chase Briscoe was on an offseason bonding trip to the United Kingdom with crew chief James Small when the NASCAR driver discovered chocolate buttons, a popular British treat. He bought some online after he returned to the U.S., but he said it wasn't the same. Small purchased s...
Key takeaway (AP) — Chase Briscoe was on an offseason bonding trip to the United Kingdom with crew chief James Small when the NASCAR driver discovered chocolate buttons, a popular British treat.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the NASCAR action unfolded at Chicagoland Speedway, El Paso racing fans were likely keeping a close eye on the competition, considering the city's own rich history of hosting various motorsports events. The success of such events in other cities can have implications for El Paso's own efforts to attract and retain major racing competitions. As local organizers and city officials look to bring more high-profile events to the area, they may be watching the turnout and logistics of races like the one at Chicagoland Speedway to inform their own strategies. The fact that NASCAR was able to successfully return to the Illinois track after a hiatus could be particularly noteworthy for El Paso, which has its own experience with hosting and potentially reviving notable events.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Chase Briscoe was on an offseason bonding trip to the United Kingdom with crew chief James Small when the NASCAR driver discovered chocolate buttons, a popular British treat. He bought some online after he returned to the U.S., but he said it wasn't the same. Small purchased s...
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