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Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
By Jay Cohen, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 6, 2026
· 4 min read
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 some on a return trip ...
Key takeaway , and he promised to share if Briscoe won on the crew chief's birthday.
Why this matters in The Pearland
While the NASCAR Cup Series win at Chicagoland Speedway may seem like a distant event to Pearland residents, the return of the series to the Chicago area after a four-year hiatus could have implications for local racing fans. With Houston being a major city in the southern United States, many NASCAR enthusiasts in the Pearland area may be interested in attending races in the region. The success of the Chicagoland Speedway event could potentially lead to more NASCAR events being held in the southern United States, making it easier for local fans to attend races without having to travel too far. Additionally, the performance of the Next Gen cars on the rough and bumpy asphalt at Chicagoland Speedway could provide valuable insights for tracks in the southern United States, including those in Texas, which may have similar track conditions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? 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 some on a return trip ...
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