NASCAR driver Austin Cindric describes racing through Chicago
NASCAR driver Austin Cindric describes what it was like to race through Chicago in NASCAR's first ever street race this past summer.
NASCAR announces 2024 Chicago street race date, city says it's working to address resident concerns
The dates for the second race of a three-year commitment by the city of Chicago to host NASCAR in the streets of downtown was announced on Wednesday.
NASCAR announces 2024 Chicago street race date
The dates for the second race of a three-year commitment by the city of Chicago to host NASCAR in the streets of downtown was announced on Wednesday.
Many downtown residents want to pump the brakes on NASCAR, Ald. Reilly’s survey finds
Downtown residents do not want NASCAR racing back to town.
See it: Ryan Preece flips 10 times in violent NASCAR crash during Coke Zero Sugar 400
Preece and Chase Briscoe got into the wreck toward the end of the race
NASCAR Chicago Street Race rakes in millions
Chicago's inaugural NASCAR Street Race brought thousands of people to the city, filling up hotels and kick-starting a flourishing weekend for the area's economy.
NASCAR rakes in millions for Chicago
Between hotel revenue and state and local tax revenue, the inaugural NASCAR Street Race Weekend brought in millions of dollars to the area's economy.
Chicago streets to reopen following NASCAR closures
Commuting should be getting back to normal following a handful of street closures for the NASCAR street race downtown. DuSable Lake Shore Drive has reopened, as well as Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road. The rest should be reopened by July 15.
Questions remain in NASCAR worker's death ahead of Chicago street race
OSHA investigators are looking into the death of a NASCAR worker that happened a day before the Chicago street races.
When will streets reopen now that NASCAR Chicago Street Race crosses finish line?
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race ended Sunday, but some roads around Grant Park won’t reopen until the middle of July.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race is in the rear-view mirror; when will streets reopen?
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race ended Sunday, but some roads around Grant Park won’t reopen until the middle of July.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race is in the rear-view mirror; when will streets reopen?
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race Weekend ended Sunday, but some streets within the racecourse won’t reopen until mid-July.
Chicago weather: Nearly 9 inches of rain reported in some areas during record-setting storm
Nearly 9 inches of rain fell in some places of the Chicago area Sunday, a record-setting storm that forced the CTA and Metra to shut down some train lines, closed some expressways, flooded viaducts throughout Chicago and played havoc with the NASCAR race in Grant Park.
Major Chicago roads reopen after NASCAR street race
Downtown traffic is finally reverting to the status quo Monday after weeks of closures for the NASCAR street race.
NASCAR fans thrilled with race in Chicago, in spite of rain delays
"It is surreal, it’s really happening in the middle of a city which is incredible," said Tanya Fenn.
Shane van Gisbergen wins his NASCAR Cup Series debut in memorable finish to street race in Chicago
The 34-year-old van Gisbergen, a New Zealand native, got a chance to drive the No. 91 Chevrolet in Chicago as part of Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 . The goal for the team is expanding its global reach.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields enjoys NASCAR experience as grand marshal for Cup Series race
"It's fun," he said. "This is my first kind of interaction with it, and you know, my time here, I really enjoyed it. It's fun, and I think as time goes on, I mean I know it's already a big sport, but I think it's going to continue to grow, for sure."
Man cited after driving unauthorized vehicle on to NASCAR Chicago track
The man was cited for negligent driving, no valid registration, and having an uninsured motor vehicle.
NASCAR delays start of Grant Park 220 because of rain, names winner in rain-shortened Loop 121 race
The remainder of NASCAR's Loop 121 Race was called off because of rain, and the Grant Park 220 was delayed until 5:15 p.m. on Sunday.
NASCAR helps raise money for Special Olympics Illinois
NASCAR has been showing Special Olympics Illinois some love this weekend by including athletes in a variety of the weekend's events while also helping to raise money though a 50/50 raffles.