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?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?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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
NASCAR Chicago Xfinity Race expected to resume Sunday
NASCAR in Chicago was cut short Saturday due to weather. The Xfinity Loop 121 began but was called off before it could finish. That race is expected to continue and the Cup Series Grant Park 220 will kick off a little earlier than previously scheduled.
NASCAR in Chicago was cut short Saturday due to weather. The Xfinity Loop 121 began but was called off before it could finish. That race is expected to continue and the Cup Series Grant Park 220 will kick off a little earlier than previously scheduled.
Man arrested after driving unauthorized car on to NASCAR Chicago track
The track was not in use at the time.
The track was not in use at the time.
Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series' first street race in downtown Chicago
Denny Hamlin led the way for the race Sunday with a lap of 88.435 seconds at an average speed of 89.557 mph on the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course.
Denny Hamlin led the way for the race Sunday with a lap of 88.435 seconds at an average speed of 89.557 mph on the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course.
Cause of death revealed for NASCAR contractor who died on site in Chicago
When the witness checked on Duane Tabinski, he spotted him "slumped over," and was about to render aid when another worker stopped him because Tabinski was in a "padlock" area, with a high voltage of electricity circulating.
When the witness checked on Duane Tabinski, he spotted him "slumped over," and was about to render aid when another worker stopped him because Tabinski was in a "padlock" area, with a high voltage of electricity circulating.
NASCAR's Chicago Street Race Weekend roars to life with star-studded welcome party, high-speed thrills
The wait is finally over! After months of planning, NASCAR’S Chicago Street Race Weekend is here.
The wait is finally over! After months of planning, NASCAR’S Chicago Street Race Weekend is here.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend 2023 kicks off with Saturday qualifiers
NASCAR drivers hit the streets Saturday in downtown Chicago.
NASCAR drivers hit the streets Saturday in downtown Chicago.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend finally here
Many people are asking "why Chicago?" when it comes to the first NASCAR Street Race. Radio Host Ray Stevens says the explanation is simple, NASCAR has had a drive for diversity for a long time. The Chicago landscape will bring something new to the table and hopefully draw a more diverse spectator pool.
Many people are asking "why Chicago?" when it comes to the first NASCAR Street Race. Radio Host Ray Stevens says the explanation is simple, NASCAR has had a drive for diversity for a long time. The Chicago landscape will bring something new to the table and hopefully draw a more diverse spectator pool.
Gary Chicago Airport welcomes NASCAR teams
The Gary Chicago International Airport is providing a place for most of the NASCAR teams competing this weekend to fly in with their private charters. While Chicago's O'Hare and Midway are packed with holiday travelers, this Northwest Indiana airport is helping out during the big raced weekend.
The Gary Chicago International Airport is providing a place for most of the NASCAR teams competing this weekend to fly in with their private charters. While Chicago's O'Hare and Midway are packed with holiday travelers, this Northwest Indiana airport is helping out during the big raced weekend.
Preps for Chicago's NASCAR street race at the finish line
The wait is over, as Chicago's NASCAR street race kicks off Saturday downtown.
The wait is over, as Chicago's NASCAR street race kicks off Saturday downtown.