Street closures have been reduced to 18 days, one day less than last year and a 28% improvement from the inaugural event in 2023.
NASCAR shaves two weeks off setup, road closures for Chicago Street Race
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NASCAR announces smaller concert lineup, lower ticket prices and downsized buildout for Chicago Street Race on July Fourth weekend
NASCAR is gearing up for its third Chicago Street Race this summer with a smaller concert lineup, downsized hospitality buildout, reduced ticket prices and an accelerated setup/breakdown schedule.
This year’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race drew more visitors, filled more hotel rooms and generated $128 million in economic impact
From hotel bookings to the number of out-of-town visitors, most economic measures showed an upward trajectory in Year 2 of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race to return in 2025 on July 5-6
The nationally televised Cup Series race and Xfinity Series preliminary will hit the streets July 5-6, fulfilling the city’s three-year deal with NASCAR to turn Grant Park into a pop-up race course.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race averages nearly 3.9 million TV viewers, but falls short of last year after two-hour rain delay
Sunday’s NASCAR race fell nearly a million viewers short of last year’s national television audience.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘no decision’ yet on moving NASCAR from 4th of July weekend
The contract for an annual NASCAR street race in Chicago was secured by Lori Lightfoot, but she lost her reelection bid last year. The Johnson administration opted to keep the same schedule this summer.
Downtown Chicago streets begin to open overnight following the NASCAR race. Here’s the full schedule.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue will be reopening on Monday and Tuesday after closures due to NASCAR race.
Shane van Gisbergen has been knocked out of rainy NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago
Shane van Gisbergen was knocked out of the rainy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, ending his chance for another win on the street course in downtown Chicago.
NASCAR unveils EV prototype at Chicago Street Race
The motorsport organization has no plans for an EV-only racing series at this time.
NASCAR Chicago street race: No torrential downpours, but scattered showers delay race start
Attendees find warm, sunny weather a welcome contrast to last year’s torrential rains.