Katherine Legge, #78 Chevy for Live Fast Motorsports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWith 41 drivers attempting to qualify for 40 spots, one driver will be sent home after qualifying.<\/p>\n
As for who wins this race, I think it is another where all eyes are on Shane Van Gisbergen. He dominated the field in Mexico City, but that was the first time for the entire field. He has great odds for this weekend. I think the field has caught up to him. As for other Chevy teammates, I think Bowman is a good pick. Ran well in Mexico and COTA this year, a quiet road-course contender.<\/p>\n
Ty Gibbs is another driver in the field who has become a quiet contender on road courses. Ran third in the 2024 race and eleventh in Mexico City. Gibbs is a good pick if you are a Toyota fan.<\/p>\n
Lastly, for the Fords. I think Chris Buescher is the strongest road course driver for the blue ovals. Seventh at COTA in March, tenth at Mexico City. Both of those finishes came from starting spots 16th or worse. Look at his win last year at Watkins Glen, he can run with the best road racers in the series, and beat them.<\/p>\n
How To Watch The Cup Series in Chicago:<\/h3>\n
Here is the weekend schedule for the Grant Park 165:<\/p>\n
Saturday, July 5th:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Practice<\/strong>\n
\n- 1:00 PM Eastern<\/li>\n
- Coverage is on TruTV, and radio coverage is on SiriusXM, provided by MRN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Qualifying:<\/strong>\n
\n- 2:00 PM Eastern<\/li>\n
- Coverage continues on TruTV, along with radio coverage on SiriusXM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sunday, July 6th:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The Grant Park 165:<\/strong>\n
\n- 2:00 PM Eastern<\/li>\n
- Coverage is on TNT Sports and HBO Max. Radio Coverage is on SiriusXM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Last Word on Motorsports will have all the coverage from NASCAR’s weekend in Downtown Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\nMain Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images<\/p>\nRecording Date: 7\/7\/2024<\/p>\n
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