Bubba Wallace throws a block party in Washington Park to introduce NASCAR to a new audience
NASCAR’s sole Black driver served as an ambassador ahead of the Chicago Street Race by bringing a taste of the track to die-hard fans and the NASCAR-curious.
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Fans say NASCAR Chicago experience will be one to remember
The city will host its first-ever NASCAR street race from July 1-2.
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Everything you need to know about NASCAR weekend in Chicago
From road closures to ticket prices, here’s the lowdown on the street race happening July 1-2 downtown.
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What to expect during NASCAR weekend in Chicago
The chair of Chicago’s Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee gives a preview of what to expect for your weekend in the city.
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Illinois has had a rich history of auto racing
The first auto race ever held in the United States was flagged off on Nov. 28, 1895, from Jackson Park, near the site of the now Museum of Science and Industry.
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NASCAR in Chicago is the epitome of a culture clash
Are those cars and drivers ready for us? Are we ready for them?
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NASCAR tweaks its Chicago race plan after feedback from downtown residents
Downtown Chicago residents raised issues about the two-day racing event in July, and NASCAR says it listened.
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Chicago’s NASCAR deal: Fast, furious and full of unanswered questions
Critics want to know who will pay for security and physical damage to downtown. But the bigger question is: Is anyone clamoring for this?
