The upcoming race on The Chase schedule is set for Sunday, September 13, at World Wide Technology Raceway, also known as Gateway. The race will begin at 3 p.m. ET.
As the drivers prepare to take the green flag, the big question is whether one of the top contenders listed on the oddsboard will secure a win or if an underdog will emerge victorious. Here are the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 13 for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 in 2026:
- Ryan Blaney: +400 (wager $10 to win $50 total)
- Joey Logano: +400 (wager $10 to win $50 total)
- Christopher Bell: +400 (wager $10 to win $50 total)
- Denny Hamlin: +600 (wager $10 to win $70 total)
- Kyle Larson: +750 (wager $10 to win $85 total)
- Chase Briscoe: +1200 (wager $10 to win $130 total)
- Ty Gibbs: +1600 (wager $10 to win $170 total)
- Austin Cindric: +1600 (wager $10 to win $170 total)
- Josh Berry: +1800 (wager $10 to win $190 total)
- Chase Elliott: +1800 (wager $10 to win $190 total)
- Tyler Reddick: +1800 (wager $10 to win $190 total)
- Bubba Wallace: +2000 (wager $10 to win $210 total)
- Carson Hocevar: +2500 (wager $10 to win $260 total)
- William Byron: +3500 (wager $10 to win $360 total)
- Ryan Preece: +4500 (wager $10 to win $460 total)
- Chris Buescher: +5500 (wager $10 to win $560 total)
- Ross Chastain: +6500 (wager $10 to win $660 total)
- Brad Keselowski: +7500 (wager $10 to win $760 total)
- Alex Bowman: +9000 (wager $10 to win $910 total)
- Michael McDowell: +10000 (wager $10 to win $1,010 total)
- Erik Jones: +10000 (wager $10 to win $1,010 total)
- Daniel Suárez: +11000 (wager $10 to win $1,110 total)
- Zane Smith: +13000 (wager $10 to win $1,310 total)
- Shane van Gisbergen: +15000 (wager $10 to win $1,510 total)
- Connor Zilisch: +15000 (wager $10 to win $1,510 total)
- Austin Dillon: +18000 (wager $10 to win $1,810 total)
- Todd Gilliland: +25000 (wager $10 to win $2,510 total)
- Riley Herbst: +25000 (wager $10 to win $2,510 total)
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: +25000 (wager $10 to win $2,510 total)
- John Hunter Nemechek: +25000 (wager $10 to win $2,510 total)
- Noah Gragson: +30000 (wager $10 to win $3,010 total)
- Austin Hill: +35000 (wager $10 to win $3,510 total)
- AJ Allmendinger: +35000 (wager $10 to win $3,510 total)
- Ty Dillon: +50000 (wager $10 to win $5,010 total)
- Cole Custer: +50000 (wager $10 to win $5,010 total)
- Cody Ware: +50000 (wager $10 to win $5,010 total)
A closer look at the favorites:
Ryan Blaney
Currently third in The Chase rankings, Ryan Blaney comes off a strong performance with a fourth-place finish at Darlington last weekend, where he led only a single lap. Notably, he also finished fourth during last year’s September race at Gateway.
Joey Logano
Logano, who took the pole position for this weekend’s race, finished fifth at Gateway in 2025. He’s been consistently strong at this track, landing in the top positions in the last four Cup events here dating back to 2022.
Christopher Bell
After multiple second-place finishes, Christopher Bell finally clinched his first victory of the 2026 season at Darlington. While he hasn’t been dominant at Gateway in the past, his recent win narrows the gap between him and Denny Hamlin in the championship standings, making him a contender to watch.
Fan Take:
This race is crucial because it could shake up the Chase standings, especially with top drivers like Blaney, Logano, and Bell in strong form. For NASCAR fans, Gateway offers the excitement of seeing whether favorites maintain their dominance or if an underdog can pull off an upset, adding unpredictability and thrill to the sport.
Source: www.foxsports.com
