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Future of NASCAR's Downtown Chicago Weekend Unclear Going Into Third Year of Contract

COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUN 29 – The third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race features 41 entries competing for 40 spots amid contract uncertainties and ongoing talks about the event's future beyond 2025.

  • NASCAR is holding its third Chicago Street Race on July 5 and 6, 2025, in and around Grant Park under a three-year contract with the city announced in 2022.
  • The continuation of NASCAR events in Chicago is uncertain as the current three-year agreement includes two mutual options, with ongoing discussions about possibly rescheduling the race to another weekend.
  • The time allocated for event setup has been shortened from 43 days last year to 25 days this year, children aged 12 and under can attend free of charge, and the event features Xfinity and Cup Series races on a 2.2-mile track with 12 turns.
  • Drivers and officials praised the race, with Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin noting the track is "racy" with passing zones and a fantastic scenic backdrop, while city adviser Jason Lee highlighted NASCAR's community involvement and focus on improvement.
  • Stakeholders plan to focus on executing a strong 2025 event while continuing talks with the city about the race's future, which might include relocating or adjusting the schedule to ease resource demands.
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Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago weekend unclear going into third year of contract

When it comes to NASCAR’s return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities. What happens next is going to have to wait.

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