# Enjoy Illinois 300 Playoff Showdown | Cleveland News

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Podcast: [Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363)
Published: 2026-09-13T19:15:56+00:00
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## Resource

The Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway is NASCAR Cup Series playoff fireworks—green flag drops at 3:10 PM ET, stream it on USA Network or via FuboTV/DIRECTV free trials. Pole-sitter Joey Logano, a two-time winner here, leads the favorites—but Denny Hamlin, still atop the playoff standings despite last week’s stumble, is hungry for redemption. The track’s brutal braking zones and tight corners demand precision, setting up a strategic slugfest. Kyle Larson, starting second but historically shaky here, faces pressure to deliver under playoff lights. With four different drivers claiming the last four wins, expect chaos, close battles, and a wild card showdown for the checkered flag. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cleveland.com/tv/2026/09/how-to-watch-nascar-race-for-free-today.html-2 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/337475fd9d77be1f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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