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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 Tomball News
For NASCAR fans in the Houston area, Chase Briscoe's win at Chicagoland Speedway is a reminder that Texas has its own rich racing history. While Chicagoland Speedway is over 900 miles from Tomball , the success of NASCAR events in other parts of the country can have a ripple effect on local racing communities. The return of NASCAR to Chicagoland Speedway after a four-year absence may spark renewed interest in stock car racing among Houstonians, potentially boosting attendance at local tracks and events. As the NASCAR season continues, it will be worth watching to see if the excitement generated by Briscoe's win can translate to increased enthusiasm for racing in the Tomball area, and whether local tracks and racing organizations can capitalize on this momentum to grow their own fan bases.
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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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