Here is a summary of notable events in motorsports from July 5 to July 12, 2026:
NASCAR
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Chase Briscoe’s Victory at Chicagoland Speedway: On July 5, Chase Briscoe secured his first Cup Series win of the season at Chicagoland Speedway, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in the final laps. This marked NASCAR’s return to the 1.5-mile oval after a seven-year hiatus. (nbcsports.com)
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Historic NASCAR Classic at Le Mans: From July 3 to July 5, Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) showcased over 30 historic NASCAR stock cars at the Le Mans Classic Legend event in France. This marked HSR’s first overseas race, featuring iconic vehicles like the 1966 No. 43 Plymouth Belvedere and the black No. 3 Goodwrench Chevrolet Lumina. (imsa.com)
Motorcycle Racing
- MotoGP German Grand Prix at Sachsenring: The German Grand Prix took place from July 10 to July 12 at the Sachsenring circuit. Jorge Martín led the championship with 193 points, closely followed by Marco Bezzecchi with 186 points. The event served as the midpoint of the 2026 MotoGP season. (as.com)
Cycling
- UCI Gravel World Series: The 2026 GravelKing UCI Gravel World Series continued its global qualifying events, with the next major race scheduled for September 26 in France. The series spans continents, including events in Australia, Thailand, South Africa, North America, and Europe. (cyclingnews.com)
Local Racing Events
- Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Summer Shootout: The Summer Shootout series at Charlotte Motor Speedway began on July 7, featuring young drivers as young as 13 competing in Legend Cars and Bandoleros. The event serves as a training ground for future NASCAR talent and is a family-friendly outing with affordable admission. (axios.com)
Highlights:
- The Charlotte summer racing series launching NASCAR’s next generation, Published on Friday, July 10
- UCI Gravel World Series 2026, Published on Sunday, July 05
- GP de Alemania de MotoGP: TV, horarios y dónde ver las carreras en Sachsenring en directo online, Published on Sunday, July 05
