SVG Rules Chicago — Reddick Charges, Hocevar Controversy & NASCAR’s Caution Chaos

For possibly the final Cup Series appearance on Chicago’s street circuit, NASCAR served up a dramatic show — without rain for once! Shane van Gisbergen swept the weekend — pole and wins in both Cup and Xfinity — but the real fireworks came mid-race:

• Early mayhem as Carson Hocevar triggered a massive pileup through turns 10–11

• Qualifying chaos: Denny Hamlin’s engine blew before he could even take a lap, and Hendrick Motorsports cars started from the back after clipping the walls

• Bubba & Bowman skirmish that nearly turned into a post-race showdown — but ended amicably

• Pit strategy & late charge: Tyler Reddick’s fresh tires gave him a shot — if only he’d had another lap

• Race control controversy: Cody Ware lost brakes at 100+ mph, yet NASCAR waited until SVG hit the white flag to throw caution — was that race manipulation?

• Plus, the brewing tension between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain. Revenge next week?

On the personal side, this episode marks a milestone — my 10-year-old son sat down and watched the full race with me. NASCAR just might be gaining its next generation of fans!

Tune in as we break down the key moments, debate the decisions, and crown our driver of the day. Don’t miss this episode if you want raw NASCAR talk with a family twist.