The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the streets of downtown Chicago for the third annual Loop 110, a 50-lap, 110-mile sprint through the heart of Grant Park. With a stacked entry list, unpredictable street-course conditions, and playoff implications on the line, this race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events of the season.
Race Details
| Event | The Loop 110 – NASCAR Xfinity Series |
| Date | Saturday, July 6, 2025 |
| Start Time | 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT |
| Location | Chicago Street Course (2.2-mile, 12-turn circuit) |
| Broadcast | The CW Network, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio |
| Laps | 50 laps / 110 miles |
Track Overview: Chicago Street Course
Length: 2.2 miles
Turns: 12
Surface: Temporary street circuit through Grant Park
Challenges: Tight corners, minimal runoff, bumpy braking zones
Passing Zones: Turn 6 hairpin and Turn 10 chicane
This course demands precision, patience, and street-racing savvy. Track position is critical, and qualifying near the front is often the difference between contending and crashing.
Drivers to Watch
Shane van Gisbergen (#9, JR Motorsports)
2023 Cup Series winner at Chicago
2024 Xfinity winner at this track
Street-course specialist and fan favorite
Starts as the odds-on favorite to win again
Connor Zilisch (#88, JR Motorsports)
5 straight top-5 finishes
2 road course wins in 2025
Leads the series with 4 poles this season
Justin Allgaier (#7, JR Motorsports)
Illinois native with 3 career road course wins
2 top-10s in previous Chicago starts
Strong qualifying pace and veteran savvy
🇦🇺 Jack Perkins (#19, Joe Gibbs Racing)
V8 Supercars veteran making Xfinity debut
Brings international flair and street-course experience
William Sawalich (#18, Joe Gibbs Racing)
2 road course wins in 2024 (Portland, Mid-Ohio)
Finished 9th at COTA earlier this year
Rookie with elite upside
Entry List Highlights
| Driver | Team | Notable |
| Shane van Gisbergen | JR Motorsports | Defending winner, street-course ace |
| Connor Zilisch | JR Motorsports | Red-hot form, road course specialist |
| Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | Veteran contender, Illinois native |
| William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | Rising star, 2 road wins in 2024 |
| Jack Perkins | Joe Gibbs Racing | Australian debutant with Supercars pedigree |
| Harrison Burton | AM Racing | Cup veteran returning to Xfinity full-time |
| Nick Sanchez | Big Machine Racing | Coming off win at EchoPark Speedway |
| Preston Pardus | Pardus Racing | Road course ringer with top-10 potential |
Qualifying Format & Importance
Knockout-style qualifying: Two groups (A & B), top 5 from each advance to final round
Only 38 cars make the grid: 40 entries, 2 DNQs expected
Qualifying Time: 11:30 AM ET on CW App
Track position is everything on this narrow layout. Expect aggressive laps and potential drama in qualifying.
Projected Top 5 Finish:
Shane van Gisbergen
Connor Zilisch
Justin Allgaier
William Sawalich
Nick Sanchez
Driver Odds
Shane Van Gisbergen – 115
Connor Zilisch + 130
Sam Mayer + 1400
Jack Perkins + 1400
Justin Allgaier + 1800
Austin Hill + 2500
Taylor Gray + 2800
Sheldon Creed + 4000
Sammy Smith + 4000
Jesse Love + 4000
Christian Eckes + 4000
Carson Kvapil + 4000
Nicholas Sanchez + 4500
William Sawalich + 7000
Connor Mosack + 15000
Kaz Grala + 20000
Austin Green + 25000
Brandon Jones + 30000
Thomas Annunziata + 35000
Harrison Burton + 35000
Daniel Dye + 35000
Alex Labbe + 35000
Ryan Sieg + 40000
Matt DiBenedetto + 40000
Jeb Burton + 40000
Dean Thompson + 40000
Ryan Ellis + 50000
Preston Pardus + 50000
Parker Retzlaff + 50000
Kyle Sieg + 50000
Kris Wright + 50000
Josh Williams + 50000
Josh Bilicki + 50000
Jeremy Clements + 50000
Brennan Poole + 50000
Brad Perez + 50000
Blaine Perkins + 50000
Anthony Alfredo + 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
