Tickets for 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race now available
The event returns to take over Grant Park with its 2.2-mile, 12-turn track on July 5 and 6.
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The event returns to take over Grant Park with its 2.2-mile, 12-turn track on July 5 and 6.
This year, single day grounds pass ticket prices have been cut to $99. The event takes place at Grant Park on July 5 and 6.
Paul Goldsmith was a legendary racer known for his versatility in both two and four-wheel racing.
Next year's race is the last year of a three-year deal with the city.
After a successful second year, the teardown of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race was in full swing on Monday. The event attracted thousands of people from more than 20 countries. Half of those who attended were experiencing NASCAR for the very first time.
The event attracted thousands of people from more than 20 countries. Half of those who attended were experiencing NASCAR for the very first time.
After a successful second year, the teardown of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race was in full swing on Monday. The event attracted thousands of people from more than 20 countries. Half of those who attended were experiencing NASCAR for the very first time.
When it comes to oval tracks, Shane van Gisbergen is a work in progress. When it comes to the streets of Chicago — or any road course, really — van Gisbergen is one of NASCAR's best drivers.
Alex Bowman secured a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs when he held on for the victory on a rainy street course in downtown Chicago.
This comes one year after torrential storms delayed and canceled some parts of the inaugural event.
This comes one year after torrential storms delayed and canceled some parts of the inaugural event.
When it comes to the streets of Chicago — or any road course, really — van Gisbergen is one of NASCAR's best drivers.
When it comes to the streets of Chicago — or any road course, really — van Gisbergen is one of NASCAR's best drivers.
So far it has been a big contrast to last year's bumpy ride when torrential rain delayed and even cancelled some of the inaugural weekend events.
Anyone can hear NASCAR's Chicago Street Race from downtown, even if they cannot see the track.
Anyone can hear NASCAR's Chicago Street Race from downtown, even if they cannot see the track.
The race returns to Chicago with a change of course. From family-fun activities to lane closures, here's what attendees can expect this weekend.
The second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race takes over Grant Park this weekend, and organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
Race fans were getting ready for the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Stock cars being rolled out for the second annual Chicago Street Race is now a familiar sight in the Windy City. Shane Van Gisbergen made history last year with his debut Cup Series win. The New Zealand driver is back this year trying to defend his title.
The big rigs were rolling into downtown Chicago as NASCAR teams got set to hit the tracks, or rather the streets, this weekend.
Organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
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All the kids at the event are walking away with tickets to the race this weekend.
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