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NASCAR's Shane Van Gisbergen Is Hoping for Another Successful Weekend in Downtown Chicago
- NASCAR returns to downtown Chicago on July 5-6, 2025, for the third consecutive Chicago Street Race on a 2.2-mile, 12-turn course featuring city streets including Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive near Buckingham Fountain.
- This street race occurs under a three-year contract with option years, but uncertainty remains about NASCAR's future in Chicago despite Illinois allocating $5 million for NASCAR-related expenses.
- Shane van Gisbergen, a three-time Australian Supercars champion who won the inaugural 2023 Chicago event in his NASCAR Cup debut and recently won in Mexico City, is competing again and expressed that this is the most he's enjoyed racing in a long time.
- TNT will broadcast the Cup Series race with nearly 50 cameras covering the 12-turn street course, featuring analysts Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte, who called the event "more than a race," while rain is forecast with races planned despite potential weather impacts.
- Chevrolet continues its dominance at Chicago as the only manufacturer to win in both NASCAR top divisions at this circuit, leading the series in victories and playoff berths while showcasing electric vehicle technology during the race weekend.
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The News-Herald
The Hamilton SpectatorNASCAR’s Shane van Gisbergen is hoping for another successful weekend in downtown Chicago
By JAY COHEN CHICAGO — The first time Shane van Gisbergen raced in Chicago, he was largely unknown in NASCAR. The second time, he was one of the favorites on the downtown street course. The third time is a different situation for van Gisbergen once again. This time, he has a second Cup Series victory in his back pocket — providing some flexibility for the 36-year-old New Zealand native as he prepares for the playoffs. “We’re in a nice position n…
Idaho Press
NASCAR's Shane van Gisbergen is hoping for another successful weekend in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The first time Shane van Gisbergen raced in Chicago, he was largely unknown in NASCAR. The second time, he was one of the favorites on the downtown street course.
CHEVROLET NCS AT CHICAGO: Shane van Gisbergen Media Availability Quotes
Shane van Gisbergen, the driver for Trackhouse Racing, spoke to the media ahead of his double duty at the Chicago Street Course. Having achieved victories in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series on this track, he discussed the challenging nature of the layout, particularly the limited runoff spaces and the daunting braking zones. Van Gisbergen emphasized the importance of refining his car setup for this race while reflecting positively on his …
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