Stubbs: NASCAR Values Chicago Street Race, but Will It Stay Past '25?

Stubbs: NASCAR values Chicago street race, but will it stay past '25?

As NASCAR prepares to return to the streets of Chicago this weekend, the talk surrounding the race isn't focused on the on-track action. Instead, fans, industry members and citizens of the Windy City are wondering about Chicago's future in NASCAR…

NASCAR races against time to finish preparations for Chicago Street Race

​​When engines roar to life this weekend in Grant Park, NASCAR will test whether a third year of racing through Chicago’s streets can match the hype without the headaches.   Crews needed just 25 days to transform the South Loop into a race-ready street course this year, nearly halving last year’s construction timeline and easing some of the disruptions that drew complaints in 2023.   The faster setup, a 42 percent reduction from last summer, mea…

Who Wins When NASCAR Comes to Town? Chicago Street Race’s Economic Impact Divides Local Businesses

As engines roar back to life in Grant Park for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race, the high-octane spectacle once again stirs debate beyond just racing circles. While the event is expected to draw tens of thousands to the downtown area and generate national TV viewership in the millions, questions persist about whether the […]