The NASCAR Chase moves to the gateway to the west.
The Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway is the second of 10 races in the Chase.
Denny Hamlin enters the day with the points lead, 12 points ahead of Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell.
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After issues at Darlington, William Byron is 114 points behind Hamlin and needs a strong run of results to get back into the championship battle.
Joey Logano is on the pole, with Kyle Larson on the outside of the front row.
Carson Hocevar shook off any questions about his run-in with Brad Keselowski last week at Darlington. Will the Hocevar-Keselowski feud continue at Gateway?
Follow along with the Tennessean’s NASCAR race updates below:
NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway live updates, highlights, live leaderboard for the Enjoy Illinois 300
LIVE LEADERBOARD: Full field leaderboard of NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300
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Joey Logano on the pole; full NASCAR Cup Series Gateway starting lineup
The top 10:
Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Find the full starting lineup here.
NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at Gateway
The Enjoy Illinois 300 will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, including 102.5-FM in Nashville, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Sept. 6: Christopher Bell celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Sept. 6: Christopher Bell celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 18: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 13: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 13: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, places the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
May 18, 2025; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 9, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his victory of the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 09: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, lead the field to a late restartduring the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, takes the checkered flag under caution to win ahead of Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Delaware Life Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendirickCars.com Chevrolet, in the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 1, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) films a preview video before practice for the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) and driver Christopher Bell (20) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell stands with his crew after exiting his car due to a lightning delay during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
June 23: Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
(Eric Canha, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 23, 2024 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
May 26, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) is awarded the win in the rain shortened Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his victory of the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his victory of the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) reacts in victory lane after winning the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell poses with his Busch Light Pole Award on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Nov 5, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell reacts in the garage after crashing out of the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell speaks to the media during NASCAR media day at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on Nov. 2, 2023.
(Alex Gould/Special for The Republic)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1, Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
(Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (left) talks with a crew member during practice and qualifying for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 19, 2023.
(Matthew O’Haren, Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the Food City Dirt Raceon April 9 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
(Randy Sartin/USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Oct. 30: Christopher Bell, front, celebrates winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
(Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Oct. 9: Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the Bank of America ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.
(John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell’s (20) car is pushed to pit row during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
(Abbey Cutrer / Tennessean.com)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR driver Christopher Bell (20) signs autographs on Gasoline Alley Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, during qualifying for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Sam Owens/IndyStar)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell celebtates his win of NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 on the Daytona International Speedway.
(David Tucker/News-Journal)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 12, 2020; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Christopher Bell (95) addresses the media during NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 Club.
(Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell acknowledges his quick time with a thumbs up after the first Indiana 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.
(Bob Goshert / For Indystar)
NASCAR Gateway TV schedule, start time
Green Flag Time: Approx. 2:10 p.m. CT on Sunday, Sept. 13
Track: World Wide Technology Raceway (1.25-mile oval) in Madison, Illinois
Length: 240 laps, 300 miles
Stages: 45 laps, 95 laps, 100 laps
Radio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)
Streaming: HBO MAX app for in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Enjoy Illinois 300 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for in-car cameras for each driver.
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