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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is open to NASCAR returning to the city but suggests changing the race date from the July 4 weekend due to logistical and community concerns, with ongoing negotiations about future race arrangements and potential alternative dates.
The third NASCAR Chicago Street Race took place in Grant Park with tens of thousands of fans enjoying the event despite weather concerns, and discussions about extending the race contract beyond 2025 are ongoing, with the future of the race in Chicago still uncertain.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race returns this weekend with events on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series on a 2.2-mile street course around Grant Park. Tickets range from $123 to $247, with free activities like a NASCAR village and a Zac Brown Band concert. Street closures and park access are affected, and the event includes practice, qualifying, and races, with coverage on TNT, truTV, and Max.
Lollapalooza has announced its official lineup for the 2024 music festival in Grant Park, Chicago, featuring headliners such as SZA, Tyler The Creator, Blink-182, The Killers, and more. The event will take place from August 1 to August 4, with presale tickets available on Thursday.
Eight people were hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park, Chicago. The driver of a Honda CRV lost control of the vehicle and struck two other vehicles before fleeing the scene. The injured individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for observation.
The Taste of Chicago, a popular food festival, is set to take place in Grant Park this weekend after being rescheduled due to the NASCAR Street Race. The event will feature 35 food vendors, 15 food trucks, and live music performances from artists like Slick Rick, Whitney, and Lupita Infante. Attendees can enjoy a variety of cuisines and participate in special events such as food trivia, karaoke competitions, and a 5k or 10k run. Admission is free, and both cash and credit are accepted by vendors.
The lineup for the Taste of Chicago 2023 food and music festival has been announced, featuring 35 vendors, 15 food trucks, and music on three stages. The event will take place in Grant Park from September 8 to September 10, with free admission and vendors accepting cash and credit cards. The lineup for the Goose Island stage is yet to be announced, and the event will also include performances by the Chicago SummerDance series.
A massive traffic jam occurred during a NASCAR race in Grant Park, Chicago, when multiple cars spun out and caused a backup on the track. The incident resulted in a caution flag being thrown and the race being shortened due to the possibility of darkness.
Denny Hamlin secures pole position for the inaugural Chicago Street Race, with Tyler Reddick alongside him on the front row. The second row features Shane van Gisbergen and Christopher Bell, while Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell make up the third row. Notable drivers starting further back include William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Ross Chastain.
NASCAR is bringing its first-ever street race to Chicago this weekend, with the NASCAR XFinity Series racing on Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series taking over on Sunday. The course will loop through major city arteries, forming a 12-turn, 2.2 mile course starting and ending at Buckingham Fountain. Gates open at 9 a.m. on both days, and there will be pre- and post-race concerts at the Lakefront Green Mobil 1 concert stage. General admission tickets start at $269.
NASCAR's first-ever Cup Series race on a temporary street course in downtown Chicago could be a one-and-done due to pushback from local officials, a new mayor, and logistical and traffic impacts to Chicago residents. The three-year contract between the city and NASCAR could be at risk of completion. The excitement for the Chicago event isn’t shared by many prominent figures in the city due to the way the deal went down. NASCAR has promised a $100 million economic impact for the city from the event and put longtime executive Julie Giese in charge of the race weekend.
A 26-year-old woman was critically injured after being stabbed in the chest by a 44-year-old man near Grant Park in Chicago. The man was taken into police custody after fleeing the scene on foot. The victim is currently in critical condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Charges are pending as detectives investigate the incident.
NASCAR is set to hold its first-ever street race in Chicago on July 2, with an estimated 100,000 attendees expected to attend the event. The 12-turn, 2.2-mile course will be located around Grant Park and will feature NASCAR drivers weaving through the park on closed-off streets lined with temporary fences and grandstands. The event is expected to generate more than $3 million in tax revenue for the city, but not everyone is happy with the disruption and noise level. Road closures will be in effect from June 30 to July 5, and attendees are encouraged to take public transportation.
NASCAR is building its first street course in Chicago's Grant Park for the inaugural July Fourth weekend event. The construction of temporary grandstands, concrete barriers, and fencing is underway, and the roads will remain open until the eve of the race. The Grant Park 220, a televised Cup Series race, will feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course, with NASCAR drivers navigating closed-off streets lined with temporary fences, grandstands, and hospitality suites. The Chicago Street Race is expected to draw 100,000 attendees during July Fourth weekend, a potential tourism boon for the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions are in effect in and around Grant Park leading up to the July 1-2 NASCAR race. The biggest disruption will be the closure of southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Randolph Street and McFetridge Road from June 28 to July 4. Here is a full list of road closures and restrictions occurring through July 1. Roads will gradually reopen in the two weeks following the event.