Will NASCAR Return To Chicago? Aldermen Push For Post-Race Meeting As Contract Ends

Ken de la Bastide column: Will Chicago remain on NASCAR schedule?

This weekend, NASCAR travels to the Windy City for the third time for a street-course race for the two top divisions.

Will NASCAR Return To Chicago? Aldermen Push For Post-Race Meeting As Contract Ends

DOWNTOWN — NASCAR is set to return to Chicago’s streets this weekend, but the future of the race beyond this year remains uncertain. The NASCAR Chicago Street Race was announced in 2022 by then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot as a way to boost Chicago’s national profile. Lightfoot signed a three-year deal with NASCAR, which ends this year. It remains unclear whether Mayor Brandon Johnson will exercise the option to extend the contract for two more years. …

Kevin Harvick pushes to end Chicago Street Race, calls for Chicagoland Speedway return in bold NASCAR shakeup

Kevin Harvick advocates ending the Chicago Street Race, suggesting a return to Chicagoland Speedway for renewed NASCAR excitement.

RFK Advance | Chicago - The streets of Chicago hosts the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend for the third Chicago Street Race. The 12-turn course spans 2.2 miles and is settled along some of the city’s top tourist attractions. by Official Release

The streets of Chicago hosts the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend for the third Chicago Street Race. The 12-turn course spans 2.2 miles and is settled along some of the city’s top tourist attractions. The post RFK Advance | Chicago appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.